Madrid will be hosting a special event on April 24th and 25th, the ‘NEXT IN’ forum, organized by ACCIONA Cultura and the event focuses on discussing what the future holds for art.

The gathering will bring together delegates from well known museums worldwide, including Museo Nacional del Prado, Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie – Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Louvre Abu Dhabi, among many others. Additionally, cultural organizations like Qatar Museums, Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Royal Commission for AlUla, and MiSK Art Institute will be there.

Also taking part are well-known artists like Refik Anadol from Los Angeles and Mario Klingemann from Germany. They are famous for using data, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) to make art, making them leaders in this field internationally.

In addition, there will also be top architects like Frida Escobedo, Tatiana Bilbao, Carlo Ratti, Paola Cattarin from Zaha Hadid Architects, Sumayya Vally from Counterspace, Emilio Tuñón from Tuñón y Albornoz Arquitectos, Jens Richter from estudio Herreros, and Enrique Sobejano from Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos. They’ll play a vital role in bringing artists and the audience together through their designs.

A group of 50 experts from various fields will share insights on the constantly changing landscape of creativity and cultural expression. Their engaging talks, discussions, and panels will revolve around the success stories, best practices, and future challenges in the sector.

At the forum, there will be special areas for the 200 attendees to explore the latest innovations in the sector. They can try out things like multisensory concerts, immersive performances, and digital art made with AI.

NEXT IN is preparing to be the biggest event worldwide dedicated to museum innovation. Its aim is to bring together everyone in the culture sector to talk about their roles in a world where people’s expectations are always changing.