Speeches
Dr Barbara Römer is a keynote speaker looking at Arts and Culture through a Futurist lens. She has worked with clients including Emaar, McKinsey, and the UN World Urban Forum on speaking engagements across the world – from UAE to United Kingdom, from Côte d’Ivoire to Singapore.
Selection of speech titles
from recent years.
“Future Livability“
On curating communal experiences and investing in the public realm during the age of digital isolation.
Photo: Dr Römer speaking with Refik Anadol at Venice Biennale 2023.
“Art as PR Agent for Sustainability”
Exploring the role of public art in climate activism.
“The Future of Culture”
Predicting the role of arts and culture in the cities of tomorrow — by strategically studying societal trends, assessing benchmarks, and charting the progression of economic value.
Photo: Dr Römer speaking at the World Conference on the Creative Economy in Dubai (WCCE 2021).
“Art as Destination”
The economic development impact of iconic public art installations across the world … and how to create a future must-visit destination.
“Theatre as Development Tool”
Using theatre to heal and activate communities in need.
Photo: Refugee children performing Shakespeare at Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan.
(Warrick Page for The New York Times)
