European Capital of Culture Forum

The Kaunas 2022 European Capital of Culture Forum is the city’s effort to participate in building Europe’s future. This is a unique platform for leaders, academics, cultural professionals, and society at large. Every year, city mayors, government ministers, university professors, diplomats, institutional leaders, members of the club of Capitals of Culture, community activists, and innovators have taken part in this forum as participants and speakers. The forum is an influential international event recognized as an important shaper of opinion and policy in capitals of culture, raising important questions pertaining to European culture, policy, and public life. With such themes as “European Capital of Culture”, “The Human Factor”, and “Culture Under Corona”, the forum has always aspired to be at the forefront of cultural events. It is our team’s fervent hope that the city of Kaunas will preserve this forum as a symbol of Kaunas’ leadership, long after the Capital of Culture programme has come to a close.