Advocacy Networking Session

• event type:WOMEX 26 Networking Session
• date:22 Oct 2026
• time:16:15 - 17:45
• city/area:Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• venue:Conference Room 3
• country:Spain
• event posted by:Piranha Arts

Links

• WOMEX 26 Conference Programme
• Matthew Covey - virtual WOMEX profile
• Marie Fol - virtual WOMEX profile
• Robbe van Bogaert/Human Power - virtual WOMEX profile
• Laia Canals - virtual WOMEX profile
• Simone Dudt - virtual WOMEX profile
• Andre Le Roux - virtual WOMEX profile

Coordinated by
Marie Fol (France/Belgium), Live|Arts|Lab;
Matthew Covey (USA), Tamizdat / CoveyLaw;
with
Laia Canals (Denmark), TEMPI - Roots Music Denmark;
Simone Dudt; (Germany), European Music Council;
Human Power(Belgium), Eventsure;
Andre Le Roux (South Africa), IKS Cultural Consulting

Following its impactful debut at WOMEX 24, this session returns. Join fellow delegates in a dynamic, collaborative space focused on solutions. Delegates will work together to explore strategies for creating a fairer cultural sector by promoting sustainable non-exploitative local development - with a particular focus on non-discrimination, local touring routes, mobility, and environmentally sustainable culture. This networking session invites WOMEX delegates to join ongoing, global discussions, exchange ideas, and build coalitions and representation at key policy and sector events - all contributing to a more equitable and sustainable cultural sector.