Registration Now Open for New York 2023 ISPA Congress

New York, NY, USA (September 19, 2022) – Registration is now open for the New York 2023 ISPA Congress, Urgency of Now. Representing different genres and disciplines within the performing arts field, more than 400 delegates from around the world are expected to attend in-person

Congress Theme: Urgency of Now

In 2022, we explored the “opportunity” of now. We came together to discuss issues ranging from equity to climate change and to envision a new future. One year later, “urgency” is the watchword. As the performing arts sector reopens, has there been tangible action on the pressing needs we identified? How do we meet the challenges of the present moment and uphold our commitments to change? In 2023, we will explore what we have accomplished to date and, perhaps more urgently, what still needs to be done.

“Under the leadership of co-chairs, Cultural Management Consultant Pamela Lopez and Govin Ruben of TerryandtheCuz, the 2023 Planning Committee thoughtfully offers a dialogue that is relevant and timely given the current global environment.” said CEO David Baile.

The Congress theme will be explored through a variety of sub-topics presented in various formats ensuring a highly interactive discussion. Popular programs including Pitch New Works and ProEx (Professional Exchange) will once again be held. The Congress will unfold for the first time at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on New York’s Upper East Side.

Online registration is open through January 4th.

About ISPA: The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) is a global association of more than 500 arts management leaders from 56 regions, who come together with the shared goal of strengthening and developing the arts internationally. We achieve this by building leadership ability, by recognizing and discussing field-wide trends and new developments, and by deepening global exchange through the arts. ISPA members include presenters, performing arts organizations, artist managers, competitions, funders, consultants and other professionals working in the performing arts. Founded in 1948, 2023 marks ISPA's 74th anniversary. 

About ISPA Congresses: ISPA Congresses bring together performing arts leaders to discover the next great idea, strengthen relationships, and rejuvenate their passion for the arts. Programming is geared toward administrators, presenters, managers, agents, artists and government/cultural leaders. ISPA holds two Congresses annually, one every January in New York City and a second Congress in a different region of the world. Recent International Congress locations include Seoul, South Korea (2012), Wrocław, Poland (2013), Bogotá, Colombia (2014), Malmö, Sweden/Copenhagen, Denmark (2015), Melbourne, Australia (2016), Montréal, Canada (2017), Leeuwarden-Friesland (2018), and Guadalajara, Mexico (2019).For more information about ISPA congresses, visit https://www.ispa.org/page/congress_landing.

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