Lecture Summary: World Cities Culture Forum Webinar

Introduction

• Speaker: Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries in London
• Event: Webinar for the World Cities Culture Forum
• Participants: Over 200 people from 20 cities worldwide
  • Partner cities include London, Paris, LA, New York, among others.
  • New attendees from Auckland, Bilbao, Johannesburg, etc.

Overview of World Cities Culture Forum

• Nature: Global leadership network, not-for-profit
• Patron: Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
• Mission: Unlock the power of culture in big cities
• Approach: Sharing ideas in an IP-free zone
• Major Areas of Work
  1. Global summit in partner cities (e.g., Sao Paulo)
  2. Data collection on cultural portraits of cities
  3. Leadership exchange programs funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies

Leadership Exchange Focus

• Current Focus: Culture and the Olympics (Paris & LA)
  • Exchange of ideas on challenges and opportunities during Olympic Games

Thank You and Acknowledgments

• Special Thanks: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Kate Levin

Panel Discussion

Cultural Olympiads and Municipal Leadership

• Role: Support for the sector, advocate amid competing interests
• Challenges: Navigating relationships across different government levels and sources of funding
• Opportunities: Enhance city reputation, social cohesion, and promote cultural equity

Strategic Insights from Past Olympic Host Cities

Los Angeles 2028

• Speakers: Daniel Tarica & Kristin Sakoda
• Guiding Principles: Diversity, equity, sustainability, community engagement
• Agency Roles
  • City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
  • Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
• Legacy Goals: Long-term community impact, cultural equity, disability inclusion, sustainability

Paris 2024

• Speaker: Estelle Sicard
• Cultural Goals: Promote cultural diversity, accessibility, and legacy
• Key Programs: Education, inclusion projects, residencies in sports environments

Tokyo 2020

• Speaker: Matsushita Hiroko (via video)
• Key Achievements: TokyoTokyo Festival, accessibility improvements, cultural legacy

London 2012

• Speaker: Justine Simons
• Insights: Balance sport and culture, tourism displacement, tactical timing
• Legacy Projects: East Bank cultural district

Sydney 2000

• Speaker: Craig Hassall
• Innovations: Live sites for community engagement

Conclusion and Reflections

• Key Themes: Cultural collaboration, partnership importance, strategic legacy planning
• Success Factors: Focus, clear vision, integration of artists, and addressing contemporary issues

Closing Remarks

• Key Takeaway: Remain focused and ambitious, use culture to tell compelling stories and foster community engagement

Note: This summary captures the essence and key themes of the World Cities Culture Forum webinar, focusing on leveraging culture in urban settings, especially during global events like the Olympics.