| ISPA 2025 New York Congress– Maria Claudia Parias Durán |
 Maria Claudia Parias DuránDirector With a solid background in Social Communication and Journalism from the Universidad de la Sabana in Colombia, complemented by a specialization in Cultural Management from the University of Rosario in Colombia and a Master's Degree in Cultural Management from the University of Barcelona, she stands out as a leader in the cultural field. Since January of this year, she has been the General Director of the Instituto Distrital de las Artes - Idartes. She served as Executive President of the Fundación Nacional Batuta from 2014 to 2024, where she outlined an innovative strategy to ensure the artistic and social sustainability of the institution. Under her leadership, the foundation expanded its territorial impact and diversified its offer of quality musical training from a social inclusion approach. She has held management positions in the cultural sector in Colombia, including the Directorate of Regional Promotion of the Ministry of Culture, the General Management of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Directorate of Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has been a member of various committees and boards of the sector at the national and international level, and is currently a member of the Executive Council of the International Music Council (IMC), of which she is Vice President.
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