From November 4 to 7, the conference series "Culture Crossroads XX" will bring together researchers, students, culture industry professionals, and policymakers to highlight the contribution of culture and arts to modern society – ranging from art's unique ability to address severe social issues to the socio-economic impact of culture, the therapeutic effects of cultural experiences, and the ideological power of soft power. The focus of the anniversary conference series will be on how cultural and artistic experiences help individuals and society as a whole respond to political, economic, security, social, and new technology challenges. These issues are particularly important in the context of threats to democracy, when citizens' right to culture requires special protection. The organizers of the conference emphasize the need not only to study cultural and artistic processes, but also to explain their significance in shaping individual and collective values.
