Culture for the Planet is a Swiss-led global initiative helping arts and cultural organisations turn sustainability ambitions into practical action. Led by the University of Lausanne and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), it connects research with cultural practice to support lasting changes in how institutions are governed, managed, and operated.

Swissnex in China is collaborating with Culture for the Planet to connect expertise, share experiences, and strengthen international cooperation at the intersection of culture and sustainability. Our shared ambition is to help cultural institutions translate ideas into meaningful, long-term change through practical approaches and peer learning, while building cross-border partnerships that continue far beyond the Summit.

• Keynotes: Insights from Suhanya Raffel (Museum Director, M+) and Paula Azevedo (CEO, Instituto Inhotim) on leadership in sustainable cultural futures.
• Research Keynote: Prof. Leticia Labaronne (Project Co-Creator and Co-Lead, Culture for the Planet) presenting sustainability solutions in arts and culture.
• Global perspectives featuring leaders from Guggenheim Bilbao, Sydney Opera House, Royal Ontario Museum, Royal Ballet and Opera London, National Gallery of Singapore, TBA21, and Ópera Latinoamérica.