In the context of an increasingly globalised world, issues of cultural leadership, developing global cities and regional identity, public space and arts development have become increasingly important within the field of arts management.The 2nd Kufstein Summer School in Greece will tackle academic attempts to create a new perspective on the significance of cultural identity of global cities and regions, seeing their economic and creative potential for sustainable events. International experts in the field will discuss current projects. Target groups are graduate students of arts management, cultural studies, event management and heritage management; interested students of other fields are welcome.Historical links to the unity of cultural development and the awareness for being in ancient times on one hand, and a modern understanding and openness for current scientific debate on the other make it an ideal academic meeting point, in the tradition of ancient symposia.The Speakers are:Hilary Carty, Cultural Leadership Programme - Arts Council England, UKProf. Dr. Oliver Scheytt, Managing Director of the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010, DEPius Knüsel, Director, Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Council, CHDirk Heinze, CEO, Arts Management Network, DEDr. John Beech MA MBA PhD FRSA, Head of Sport and Tourism at the Applied Research Center for Sustainable Regeneration, Coventry University, UKJohanna Keller, Director Goethe Institute - Vilnius, LTDimitra Papadimitriou PhD, Lecturer in Sport Management, Department of Business Management, University of Patras, GRProf. (FH) Dr. Gernot Wolfram, Professor of Cultural Sciences and Culture Management, FH Kufstein, ATProf. (FH) Dr. Sebastian Kaiser, Vice Director of Studies Sports, Culture & Event Management and Director Winter School & Summer School, FH Kufstein, ATProf. (FH) Dr. Robert Kaspar, Director of Studies Sports, Culture & Event Management and Marketing & Communication Management, FH Kufstein, ATShort facts:Language: EnglishTarget group: Target groups are graduate students of arts management, cultural studies, event management and heritage management; interested students of other fields are welcomecosts: 490€, incl. conference fee, conference papers, accommodation (shared rooms), breakfast, dinner, travel costs during seminar, entrance feesArrival: Own arrangement