Art Summit 2025 - Echoes of Migration

Art Summit 2025 - Echoes of Migration

By Art Voyage Biennial CIC

A charitable project supporting UK based artists and communities. All proceeds from this event directly fund current and future projects.

Date and time

Location

The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)

8 John Adam Street London WC2N 6EZ United Kingdom

Lineup

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:25 AM

Welcome reception: Registration, tea/coffee and networking

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote by Lucy Littlewood (Summit Chair)

9:45 AM - 10:25 AM

Panel 1 – Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Art


Speakers: Daniela Bianco-Duppen [Artscapy], Dr. Shwetal A Patel [Kochi-Muziris Biennale], Sarah Le Quang Sang [SLQS gallery], Alina Davey [Sotheby’s Auction House] and Alice Burnhope [Artist- Cockpit...

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM

Panel 2 – The Role of Cultural Memory & Heritage


Speakers: Erika Loch [ProjecTile], Rose Issa [Rose Issa Projects], Daniela Bianco-Duppen [Artscapy], Paulo Arriano [Re_act Contemporary] and Marta Orsola Sironi [MEGA Art Fair] This discussion delv...

11:15 AM - 11:20 AM

Unveiling mobile art installation


By Alice Burnhope (Award-winning textile artist)

11:20 AM - 11:45 AM

Short break – Tea/coffee and networking

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Panel 3 – Decentralising the Arts – Expanding Access Beyond Central London


Speakers: Dr. Shwetal A. Patel [Kochi-Muziris Biennale], Tamsin Ace [East Bank], Mark Davy [Futurecity] and Sylwia Krason [ArtInsight] This panel addresses the need for cultural investment in areas ...

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch Break


Access to RSA House Café for all ticket holders; Catered lunch is just included in VIP tickets.

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

"Songs Across Borders"


Performance Art by Migrant Artists

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Panel 4 – The Role of Cultural Institutions in Supporting Migrant Artists


Speakers: Roxane Zand [ZandFineArts], Bengi Ünsal [ICA], Andy Ash [Artist & Researcher] and Jonathan Burton [Cockpit Studios] Exploring the power of digital platforms in fostering cultural belonging...

2:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Short break


Tea/coffee and networking

3:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Panel 5 – Beyond Patronage: Evolving Next-Gen Art Philanthropy


Speakers: Jeffrey Boloten [ArtInsight], Anders Petterson [ArtTactic], Rena Neville [Corinth Consulting Ltd / FCS Compliance] and Chimere Cisse [STELLA Alliance] As public funding contracts and marke...

3:40 PM - 3:55 PM

Closing speech by Lucy Littlewood

3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

"Melody in Motion"


Performance art by migrant artists

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

VIP Reception


Cultural Highlights, Drinks & Networking (VIP Ticket holders only)

7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing

Good to know

Highlights

  • 10 hours
  • In person
  • Doors at 8:30 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Community • Nationality

Not just a conference, this event is a cultural statement, and the beginning of an impactful and sector defining cultural programme.


The Summit is taking place at London’s prestigious Royal Society of Arts (RSA), on the 10th of October 2025. Bringing together over 20 leading voices from the art world and beyond, the one-day event will explore the intersections of migration, identity, and contemporary creativity. Far more than a traditional conference, Echoes of Migration is a cultural catalyst. It brings together artists, curators, cultural leaders, philanthropists, and educators to co-create a platform for dialogue, imagination, and systemic change, centering migrant voices as powerful agents of creativity, care, and cultural connection.


Through a rich programme of panel discussions, live performances, and networking opportunities, the Summit will create a space for dialogue, reflection, and collaboration between the arts, philanthropy, and wider society.


The Echoes of Migration summit officially inaugurates Art Voyage CIC’s journey of innovation and international programme, setting the stage for our first biennial in 2027.

This event is made possible through crowdfunding, donations and the support of Institutions. If you’d like to contribute further, your support will directly help amplify migrant voices and bring this cultural programme to life. This project is not simply a singular summit, it encompasses a permanent art installation and supports artists. Any and all donations will directly help support these endeavors.


Please follow this link to our crowdfunding page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-echoes-of-migration


Please follow this link to the event page on our website:

https://artvoyagebiennial.org.uk/echoes-of-migration-summit2025/


(Ticket prices include entry to all sessions and refreshments unless otherwise stated)

(Agenda is an outline of the day and subject to change)

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Early bird discount
£22.38 – £110
Oct 10 · 9:00 AM GMT+1