III World Congress on Research in the Performing Arts

The Spanish Delegation of the International Theatre Institute, World Performing Arts Organization ITI/UNESCO, together with the UNESCO Ibero-American Dance Chair "Alicia Alonso" of the "Alicia Alonso" University Dance Institute of the Rey Juan Carlos University, have announced the Third edition of the World Congress on Research in the Performing Arts, which will be held on the days 12 and 13 of June of 2025 in virtual mode.

This international meeting will bring together academics, researchers, creators and professionals of the Performing Arts in a forum for reflection and debate on the contemporary challenges facing the sector. In a world marked by climate change, sustainability, social justice and citizen well-being, the congress seeks to explore the role of the Performing Arts as a driving force of cultural transformation and social cohesion.

This year's program will include Five thematic symposia which will address key aspects of the discipline:

• Performing Arts and Society: impact on cultural transformation and sustainable development.
• New Technologies in the Performing Arts: innovative applications such as virtual reality, video mapping and drones.
• Education and formation: challenges and opportunities in higher artistic education.
• Conservation of Scenic Heritage: strategies to preserve and disseminate performing arts traditions.
• Art Therapy and Wellness: the role of the arts in physical, mental and emotional health.

Those interested in participating may send their proposals in Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian or French. Accepted communications will be published in books edited by Dykinson and Egregius, publishers recognized in the academic field.

Registrations will be open in the coming months and the event promises to be a key meeting point for the advancement and innovation in theatrical research. For more information and details about the call, please visit the official website of the conference.