PUBLIC TALK
PROGRAM

September 24-28, 2025

MUSIC FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

The festival's first edition presents a program of professional public talks, “Music for Social Change”. Developed in collaboration with our partners, they will take place from September 24th to 28th at the Berlin Gallery.

Elena

Sobinova

The FFT Symposium continues on Friday, September 26th at Universität der Künste Berlin and on Saturday, September 27th at the Humboldt Universität zu BERLIN. Two days dedicated to discussing and analyzing the impact of networks in a supportive digital creativity ecosystem, and the role of cultural diplomacy in this dynamic landscape.

Dana

Pashtova

The FFT Symposium will engage in essential dialogues, highlighting a variety of cutting-edge projects. Over three days of panels, talks, and networking, complemented by the festival's programming, we will foster reflection on new standards to promote gender equality, diversity, and sustainability in digital innovation and creativity overall.

Nadya

Starodubzeva

he FFT Symposium continues on Friday, September 26th at Universität der Künste Berlin and on Saturday, September 27th at the Humboldt Universität zu BERLIN. Two days dedicated to discussing and analyzing the impact of networks in a supportive digital creativity ecosystem, and the role of cultural diplomacy in this dynamic landscape.

The professional program of the festival, Music for Social Change, explores the transformative power of music as a tool for fostering dialogue, cultural understanding, and community engagement. Through a series of thought-provoking panels and public talks, the program delves into the intersection of music, culture, and societal development. Highlighting topics such as the preservation of traditional cultures, innovative approaches to revitalizing living heritage, and the pivotal role of independent media in community building.

This series aims to inspire collaboration and action among artists, cultural leaders, and policymakers. Attendants are encouraged to participate in conversations about how music can catalyze social impact in an interconnected, ever-evolving global landscape. Join the community and take your part in the collective imagining of our future together.

FULL PROGRAM