Cultural Governance Conference 2025

Join us to reimagine what cultural governance looks like - how we can, not just reflect our communities, but be truly led by them.

At this year’s A&B NI Cultural Governance Conference, supported by award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm HM Chartered Accountants, we’ll explore fresh ways of thinking about governance—and how leadership in the boardroom and beyond, can become more inclusive, dynamic, and community-led. Together, we’ll explore governance models that redistribute power, broaden access, and enrich programming.

With our spotlight speakers Saad Eddine Said from New Art Exchange and Annabel Turpin from Storyhouse, we’ll hear about different approaches to reimagining governance and embedding communities at the heart of decision-making in organisations. We’ll also hear fresh insights from emerging organisations starting out on their governance journeys and challenging established models.

Attendees can expect

· Thought-provoking discussions on current issues facing charity boards, alongside inspirational accounts of how trustees and leaders are driving positive change.

· Opportunities to engage, share new ways of working and ask questions

· Opportunities to connect, learn and be inspired by fellow board members and leaders

To receive information directly to your inbox about this event please email h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk

About the venue:

The Duncairn Arts Centre is based in North Belfast and provides a wide range of arts, culture and entertainment events for everyone to enjoy. As a vibrant, creative hub, it is an important space for the local community and an integral member of the wider arts network across Belfast and beyond.

live music — The Duncairn