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ISPA 2027 New York Congress Rising VoicesJanuary 12–14, 2027 · New York City An invitation to listen closely — to the artists, leaders, and communities whose voices are shaping the performing arts world today. Congress Theme Rising VoicesRising Voices is an invitation to listen closely — to the artists, leaders, and communities whose voices are shaping the performing arts world today. The ISPA 2027 New York Congress will highlight new perspectives and the role of international exchange in fostering shared understanding and innovation. Join us as we explore how the global arts sector can respond to this moment with empathy, creativity, and purpose. 
Join Us in New York — January 2027Early Bird deadline: October 30, 2026. Discounted rates available for Organization and Star members. ISPA 2027 New York Congress Planning Committee
Committee Co-Chair
Emily Ansenk
General Director
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Holland Festival The Netherlands Emily Ansenk (1970) is an art historian and director of the Holland Festival (the international performing arts festival) since September 2019. From 2008-2019 she was director of the Kunsthal Rotterdam. She was previously director of the private Frisia Museum, North Holland (1996-2008) and curator of the ING Collection (1995). As general director of the Holland Festival, Ansenk is responsible for both artistic programming and business policy. In 2024 she is a member of the jury of the Shakespeare Festival in Gdansk, and jury member of several other art grants and awards. She is a member of the Supervisory Board of the Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, chair of the Supervisory Board of Brutus Art Space in Rotterdam, and a board member of the Ron Mandos Young Blood Foundation. She is married, has three children and lives in Amsterdam. 
Committee Co-Chair
Paul Tam
Executive Director, Performing Arts
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West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Hong Kong Paul Tam has served as Executive Director of the Performing Arts Division at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) since 2020. In this role, Mr Tam oversees a growing portfolio of venues, three by 2026, and commissions, produces and presents a diverse, international multi-arts programme at one of the world's largest arts and cultural precincts. Prior to joining WKCDA, Mr Tam was Executive Director of the Hong Kong Ballet, where he oversaw its strategic development, institutional advancement, brand-building, education and community outreach and international touring. Other previous key executive roles include Director of Marketing of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and General Manager of the Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Mr Tam was a Vilar Fellow at the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. He is former Chairman and current Board Member of the Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association, Governor of the Federation of Asian Cultural Promotion and Advancement Committee Member of the International Society for the Performing Arts. A pianist and composer by training, Mr Tam received a degree in Piano Performance and an MBA in Arts Administration from York University, Canada. Committee Members
David Baile
Chief Executive Officer
ISPA, USA Farooq Chaudhry
Producing Director
Fengling Productions, UK Mara Driscoll
Program and Advancement Manager
ISPA, USA Réka Echerer
Temporary Program Lead
ISPA, USA Brandall Jones
Individual and Community Giving Director
Atlanta Opera, USA Magda Mazurek
Manager of Membership and Events
ISPA, USA María Claudia Parias Durán
General Director
Arts Institute of Bogotá (IDARTES), Colombia 
Very inspiring and offered ways to consider how, as arts leaders, we can shape our world so that equity, empathy, humanity and sustainability can prevail through our work in
the arts.
Nina Jane Patel (DAYA Creatives, Canada)
A wonderful platform to meet new and old friends, discuss vital issues and create partnerships that result in real change!
Abid Hussain (Arts Council England, UK)
I found the experience so much more valuable. I had some very interesting conversations, found several connections and possibilities of new conversations and have returned
with inspiration and strength.
Ruchira Das (ThinkArts, India)
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