Qufu City, east China’s Shandong Province — Local authorities announced on Friday that the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations will open on July 9 and 10.
The Nishan Forum has become a dynamic platform for exploring how civilizations intersect in the digital age. This year’s sessions will span key themes including:
- Digital Innovation and Cultural Heritage: Merging tech-driven solutions with traditional wisdom
- Sustainable Development: Charting global strategies for climate and human rights
- Global Governance and Policy: Rethinking cooperation in an interconnected world
- Creative Economies: From startups to esports, how culture fuels new markets
For young global citizens and digital nomads, the forum offers immersive workshops, networking lounges, and live-streamed debates that promise fresh perspectives on cultural exchange. Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts can attend panels on emerging markets and digital entrepreneurship, while thought leaders and changemakers will dive into sustainability, human rights, and global policy. Sports and entertainment fans can look forward to cultural showcases that blend music, film, and pop culture from G20 members.
Local authorities say the forum aims to foster lasting partnerships and inspire a new wave of cross-cultural collaboration.
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11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations to open in China's Shandong
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