Madrid 2026269 member states · 520 ambassadors · 2,000 delegates confirmedHealthIndigenous healing practices face extinction across sub-Saharan AfricaCultureWest African griots embrace digital platforms to preserve oral traditionsScienceAmazon communities lead breakthrough research in medicinal plantsEconomyCultural economy worth $2.25 trillion — cultures capture almost none of itSecurityCultural heritage sites under threat — communities lead protection effortsJusticeIndigenous rights movements gain momentum across four continentsMadrid 2026269 member states · 520 ambassadors · 2,000 delegates confirmedHealthIndigenous healing practices face extinction across sub-Saharan AfricaCultureWest African griots embrace digital platforms to preserve oral traditionsScienceAmazon communities lead breakthrough research in medicinal plantsEconomyCultural economy worth $2.25 trillion — cultures capture almost none of itSecurityCultural heritage sites under threat — communities lead protection effortsJusticeIndigenous rights movements gain momentum across four continents
Cultural Economy
UC Coin1.24+2.1%
Cultural GDP$2.25T+4.2%
Creative Economy$985B+3.7%
UNESCO Heritage Fund$412M+1.2%
Indigenous Arts Market$34B+6.8%
Cultural Tourism$1.8T+5.1%
Film & Media$322B+2.9%
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 170+ Articles · 1,000+ Cultures · 269 Countries and regions
The Conference That Will Change History for Every Culture on Earth
End of May 2026. Madrid. For 269 member states and regions. Ambassadors. Delegates. Six historic days. For the first time in history, every culture on earth has a seat at the table.
