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The Israeli and Jewish creative communities are joining forces to fight the cultural boycott. Since the October 7 attacks, Israeli and Jewish artists have faced unprecedented cultural isolation, fueled by a troubling rise in global antisemitism. Now, as the war that began that day came to an end, a unique opportunity has emerged for Israeli and Jewish artists to regain their position on the global cultural stage. The Israel Culture & Music Conference (ICMC) was established to promote international cultural collaboration, showcase the full spectrum of Israeli and Jewish creativity to global decision-makers and cultural influencers, and create a global platform to combat cultural boycotts and the cancellation of artists.
The Conference:
ICMC will bring together hundreds of senior figures and creators from Israel’s and the world’s cultural industries. The lectures, panels, workshops, and live showcases are expected to spark international collaborations, shared strategies for combating boycotts, and new connections between creators and cultural leaders from around the world.
Where & When:
ICMC offers its international guests a week long of Israeli cultural inspiration. From March 15- 19, 2026 dozens of groundbreaking artists across all fields of culture and art will showcase their work through daytime and nighttime events, visits to major cultural institutions, and focused workshops. The main event, a two-day conference aimed to address the cultural boycott, will take place on March 17-18 in Israel's main convention center, Expo Tel Aviv.
Conference Outcomes:
ICMC will serve not only as a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange; the presence of hundreds of global opinion leaders and their direct encounters with artists will generate significant outcomes that will strengthen Israel’s cultural community in the face of cultural boycotts:
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International exposure and the launch of collaborations between hundreds of artists and global decision-makers
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Promotion of legislation providing economic and legal support to artists and producers targeted by cultural boycotts
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A platform for presenting research on the extent and severity of the global cultural boycott
Awards for advancing Israeli and Jewish culture worldwide: The conference will honor leading international figures who have significantly contributed to standing up against the boycott
Launch of an artist fellowship program: ICMC will unveil a new fund providing support for artists to promote their work in the international market
Target Audience:
From Israel:
Artists, producers, and directors of leading cultural institutions across all creative fields.
International:
Senior executives from television networks and film/TV festivals; directors of cultural institutions; festival directors; museum and gallery directors; cultural leaders and decision-makers from universities, major Jewish organizations, and pro-Israel groups; international concert and tour producers; political opinion leaders; researchers; top advocacy professionals; journalists; and influencers.
about
The Israeli and Jewish creative communities are joining forces to fight the cultural boycott. Since the October 7 attacks, Israeli and Jewish artists have faced unprecedented cultural isolation, fueled by a troubling rise in global antisemitism. Now, as the war that began that day came to an end, a unique opportunity has emerged for Israeli and Jewish artists to regain their position on the global cultural stage. The Israel Culture & Music Conference (ICMC) was established to promote international cultural collaboration, showcase the full spectrum of Israeli and Jewish creativity to global decision-makers and cultural influencers, and create a global platform to combat cultural boycotts and the cancellation of artists.
The Conference:
ICMC will bring together hundreds of senior figures and creators from Israel’s and the world’s cultural industries. The lectures, panels, workshops, and live showcases are expected to spark international collaborations, shared strategies for combating boycotts, and new connections between creators and cultural leaders from around the world.
Where & When:
ICMC offers its International guests a week long of Israeli cultural inspiration. From March 15- 19, 2026 international guests will experience dozens of groundbreaking Israeli artists across all fields of culture and art through daytime and nighttime events, visits to major cultural institutions, and focused workshops. The main event, a two-day conference aimed to break the cultural boycott, will take place on March 17-18 in Israel's main convention center, Expo Tel Aviv.
Conference Outcomes:
ICMC will serve not only as a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange; the presence of hundreds of global opinion leaders and their direct encounters with Israeli creators will generate significant outcomes that will strengthen Israel’s cultural community in the face of cultural boycotts:
-
International exposure and the launch of collaborations between hundreds of Israeli creators and global decision-makers
-
Promotion of legislation providing economic and legal support to Israeli creatives targeted by cultural boycotts
-
A platform for presenting research on the extent and severity of the global cultural boycott on Israel
Awards for advancing Israeli culture worldwide: The conference will honor 10 leading international figures who have significantly contributed to spreading Israeli culture.
Launch of an artist fellowship program: ICMC will unveil a new fund providing support for Israeli creators looking to enter the international market and overcome barriers created by the cultural boycott.
Target Audience:
Senior executives from television networks and film/TV festivals; directors of cultural institutions; festival directors; museum and gallery directors; cultural leaders and decision-makers from universities, major Jewish organizations, and pro-Israel groups; international concert and tour producers; political opinion leaders; researchers; top advocacy professionals; journalists; and influencers.