The 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture is currently taking place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 30, 2025, providing Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a significant opportunity to showcase its rich and diverse cultural traditions.
This event allows PNG to learn from the experiences of other countries, foster enduring international relationships, and discover how arts and culture can aid in national development—both socially and economically.
The insights gained from this summit are anticipated to be instrumental in shaping and guiding the development and execution of cultural policies in the country.
The summit aims to create new ways to advance arts and culture, highlighting the sector’s role in the global sustainable development agenda and in building stronger local communities.
It seeks to inspire participants through real-life examples, best practices, and a variety of perspectives from around the world.
Representing PNG at the Summit was Executive Director of the PNG National Cultural Commission, Mr. Steven Enomb Kilanda.
The summit is expected to gather approximately 400 delegates from 85 different countries.
These delegates include key leaders and decision-makers from various areas within the arts and cultural ecosystem, along with professionals from other sectors.
Delegates are discussing and learning from each other about how different knowledge systems, technology, innovation, and digitalization are affecting the arts and cultural sectors.
These talks aim to support transformation, empowerment, decolonization, and sustainability in communities worldwide.
PNG’s participation in this global event shows its commitment to recognizing and promoting its arts and cultural heritage internationally.
The World Summit on Arts and Culture is organized by International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) with the Arts Council Korea as a co-host.
The event encourages open exchanges among representatives from governments, the cultural sector, civil society, and others, welcoming both IFACCA members and the global community.