Firechat: Visions of the Future - Dubai & Berlin Festivalcity's

Two dynamic global cities, two distinct approaches to festival
culture, yet a shared vision: transforming urban spaces into
vibrant cultural and economic hubs through innovative festival
strategies.


Dubai and Berlin have become international beacons for
event-driven tourism and cultural experience but how do these two
metropolises shape their festival ecosystems differently, and
what can they learn from one another?


In this dynamic Firechat, we explore the future of festivals
through the strategic lenses of Dubai's Department of Economy and
Tourism and Berlin's economic development and innovation
landscape. Together, our speakers will discuss how festivals
drive tourism growth, create economic resilience, foster
international partnerships, and position their cities as premier
global destinations.


Moderation: Stine Nehrmann


Speaker:


Suhaila Ghubash (Dubai Economy and Tourism Department)


Manuel Wrobel (visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office)