The General Assembly, the sovereign body of ICCN, convenes biennially to determine general policies and principal functions. It approves annual action programs proposed by the Executive Board and engages in special discussions on themes inspiring members to adopt innovative approaches to cultural policies globally.
Events & Activities
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General Assembly
Thematic Workshops
Thematic Workshops, held biennially with additional sessions on special occasions, focus on specialized themes. Open to ICCN members, experts, and related organizations, these workshops aim to share expertise and experiences while deepening understanding of issues related to Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Meetings and Festivals
ICCN has hosted various international festivals, women’s forums, and youth forums. Annual meetings and workshops were held in different cities around the world, such as Guangneung, Republic of Korea; Pecs, Hungary; Kingston, Jamaica; Vicnov, Czech Republic; Gannat, France; Cairo, Egypt; and many more.
Recent Activities
The 8th General Assembly was held online in 2021 from Guangneung, Republic of Korea. In 2022, the 10th Thematic Workshop took place in Sicily, Italy, and the 9th General Assembly occurred in 2023 at Kozhikode, India.
MISSION
To catalyze a global market for ideas, information, and money that democratizes aid and philanthropy.
VISION
Unleashed potential of people to make positive change happen.
Always Open
We believe in the power of great ideas and that these ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Listen, Act, Learn. Repeat.
We continually experiment. We fail quickly and productively. We use data and feedback to guide our course.
Never Settle
We have an obligation to question the rules, change them for the better, raise the bar, play a different game, and play it better than anyone thinks is possible.
Committed to WOW
We act promptly, enthusiastically, and professionally so people are WOW-ed by their interactions with us.