From 5-8 November 2026, the next ETC International Theatre Conference will be held in sofia, bulgaria from 5-8 november 2026.
Price: Registration will be launched in mid September.
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From 5-8 November 2026, under the motto ‘Touchpoints: Artistic Freedom, AI & Collaborative Futures in Theatre’, the next ETC International Theatre Conference brings together more than 100 leading theatre professionals from over 30 European countries in the ETC network. The conference will focus on the nature of connection, both human and digital, with a future-oriented, collaborative spirit. As technologies continue to transform how people communicate and create, the conference will explore how theatres can embrace innovation while keeping human relationships at the heart of their work.
Hosted by Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia/Bulgaria, the event will feature productions by the theatre with renowned artistic directors and curators. The full ETC Conference programme will offer a dynamic mix of artistic, professional and networking events on the key topics.