About
12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum will take place on September 24–26, 2026
Since first being held in 2012, the St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum has gained a reputation as a unique opportunity for the worlds of culture and art to come together and engage in open, meaningful discussion of the issues facing a cultural scene in constant flux.
PROGRAMME
Key topics:
- •Shaping a modern cultural environment
- •The role of historical heritage
- •Interaction of culture and business
- •The impact of new technologies (including artificial intelligence) on the development of art and protection of cultural values
As 2026 has been designated the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, a special emphasis of the business programme will be placed on initiatives to preserve the unique identity of our nation’s many cultures, along with their time-honoured traditions and distinctive characteristics.
The Forum will result in new international and cross-sectoral projects that address the challenges of our time and strengthen our shared cultural space.
The Forum brings together people from different countries, ethnic backgrounds, and professions, with official delegations from over 50 countries consisting of celebrities and artists, government officials, representatives of international organizations, businesspeople, experts, and the mainstream media.
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Traditionally, the Forum brings together leading Russian and foreign cultural and artistic figures, representatives of the business community, and authorities to exchange ideas discuss trends and current issues in the development of the modern cultural environment.
ORGANIZERS
The Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.
The Forum is held with the participation of the President of the Russian Federation with the support of the Russian Government, the Ministry of Culture, and the Administration of St. Petersburg.