24 Nov. The British Council presents Women and Leadership in the Creative Industries at Rome's MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo on Friday 24 November from 18.30-19.30. Five distinguished leaders assess the contribution of women in the creative industries. What is working well in the UK and Italy? And what needs to change if we are to unlock the full potential of the cultural sector in our two nations?
Participants include:
On. Anna Ascani, Membro della Commissione Cultura, Scienza e Istruzione e Presidente Intergruppo giovani parlamentari
Dr Maria Balshaw CBE, Director Tate, UK
Lorenza Battigello, Chief Strategy Officer, EDGE Strategy
The Rt Hon Karen Bradley, UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Sir Ciarán Devane, Chief Executive, British Council
Giovanna Melandri, President, MAXXI Foundation
Moderator: Laura Orestano, CEO at SocialFare - Centre for Social Innovation
Following the discussion, guests are invited to a reception and awards ceremony to celebrate a selection of key Cultural Relations Leaders. The event will be in English with Italian simultaneous translation. Free entrance but booking required online.