Buraidah to Take Part in UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conference
The Saudi city of Buraidah will participate in the 17th annual conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), along with other 350 creative cities across over 100 countries, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Set to take place from June 23 to 26 in Enghien-les-Bains, France, the conference will discuss the integration of artificial intelligence into cultural development.
Represented by Qassim Chamber Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Hanaya, Buraidah's participation comes as a culmination of Qassim's continuous efforts to support the creative city file.
Importantly, the event will foster sustainable urban growth and tackle the evolving relationship between technology, culture, and sustainability.
Themed 'Culture and Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future of UNESCO Creative Cities,' the conference will also address the opportunities and challenges of the AI.
Moreover, the event will offer a significant opportunity to boost the strategic direction and global impact of the Creative Cities Network. Therefore, it will serve as a platform to accelerate the localization of the 2030 Agenda's cultural objectives.
By strengthening dialogue with relevant stakeholders, the event broadens the impact and outreach of the Network and its member cities.
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