WLO is proud to announce its partnership with the ENCATC Academy 2026 program on Sustainable Cultural Management and Policy, taking place in the vibrant city of Bilbao. This flagship initiative of ENCATC empowers cultural professionals, educators, researchers, and policymakers to integrate sustainability into the cultural and creative sectors.
By fostering a strong link between theory and practice, the ENCATC Academy contributes directly to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and other key international frameworks. It is an event with a precise policy aim; it emphasises systemic change, actionable outcomes, and the consistent sharing of best practices, policies, and knowledge to advance sustainability in the CCS.
BILBAO: A STRATEGIC CONTEXT FOR THE 2026 ACADEMY
Hosting this edition of the ENCATC Academy in Bilbao, in the heart of the Basque Country, provides a unique and compelling framework for exploring sustainability in cultural management and policy.
Over the past three decades, Bilbao has become an international reference for urban, cultural, and social transformation, evolving from an industrial city into a dynamic hub of innovation, creativity, and sustainability-driven development. Its commitment to regeneration through culture, strong public governance, and integrated sustainability strategies makes it an ideal living laboratory for the Academy’s mission. Bilbao is deeply aligned with global sustainability agendas. As the hosting city of the Local 2030 Coalition, Bilbao champions the localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), integrating cultural participation, social inclusion, and ecological responsibility across its policies and institutions. This alignment reinforces the Academy’s focus on the triple transformation—green, social, and digital—while offering participants a tangible example of how cities can harness culture as a driver of systemic change.
Learn more about 2026 edition here: https://encatc.org/en/events/encatc-academy/edition-2026/
Full program can be found here: https://encatc.org/en/events/encatc-academy/programme/
Registrations are now open: Register here!
