ENCATC Academy on Cultural Relations and Diplomacy: The Rising Role of Cities

Registration, welcome and networking time

Address: NYU Torch Club, 18 Waverly Place, Upstairs

Opening words by:

Participant Introductions

Introduction to the "Rising Role of Cities in International Cultural Relations"

Discussions on "CREATE NYC: A Cultural Plan for All New Yorkers"

Following Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl's presentation of the plan on Wednesday, 14 February, we will hear from the following speaker and panelists. A panel will discuss the process by which the plan was put together, its operational implementation, and reactions from the community which it is intended to serve. 

Lunch provided at The Torch Club

Afternoon speakers:

Cocktails

Talks and study visits on Migration & Diasporas in NYC: The Museum of Chinese in the Americas

Address: 215 Centre Street

Tour of the exhibition in the museum.

Talks and study visits on Migration & Diasporas in NYC: The Tenement Museum

Address: 103 Orchard Street, 2nd floor

Tour of the exhibition "Hard Times" 

*** There are 24 steps to access the exhibition and no elevators in the building ***

Farewell lunch & end of the academy - at participants' own expense