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The BSCC 2026 Moving Art Event
British Swiss Chamber of Commerce
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The BSCC is delighted to invite you to the 8th Moving Art event which will be hosted by Simons Muirhead Burton (SMB) - a firm committed to fostering dialogue at the intersection of creativity, culture and global impact.
Introduced by Steven Heffer, Media and Arts Consultant, SMB, this year's keynote speech will be delivered by Sarah Philip, Deputy Director, Delfina Foundation.
Sarah’s keynote will explore the work of the Delfina Foundation, with a focus on soft power – the ability to influence through culture and values – and the evolving role of international art philanthropy in shaping cross-border understanding and cultural diplomacy.
Post the formal speech the speakers will take part in a panel discussion moderated by Alys Williams, Art and Development Consultant & Board Trustee, FORMA, reflecting on issues raised in Sarah’s speech and adding their own insights and experience of soft power. A Q&A session is scheduled and all in attendance are encouraged to take part.
To close Alexandra Müller-Crepon, Head of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland in the UK will share with the audience details about the Swiss Cultural Fund UK.
All are then welcome to a networking reception.
Timetable
17.30 Delegate registration and welcome drinks
18.20 Opening remarks from Steven Heffer, Media & Arts Consultant, SMB
18.30 Keynote speech by Sarah Philip, Deputy Director, Delfina Foundation
18.50 Panel Debate with Q&A moderated by Alys Williams, Art and Development Consultant & Board Trustee, FORMA
19.20 Alexandra Müller-Crepon, Head of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland in the UK shares information about the Swiss Cultural Fund
19.25 Closing remarks by a representative from the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
19.30 Networking reception
20.30 All depart
The BSCC is delighted to invite you to the 8th Moving Art event which will be hosted by Simons Muirhead Burton (SMB) - a firm committed to fostering dialogue at the intersection of creativity, culture and global impact.
More information and to RSVP >
Introduced by Steven Heffer, Media and Arts Consultant, SMB, this year's keynote speech will be delivered by Sarah Philip, Deputy Director, Delfina Foundation.
Sarah’s keynote will explore the work of the Delfina Foundation, with a focus on soft power – the ability to influence through culture and values – and the evolving role of international art philanthropy in shaping cross-border understanding and cultural diplomacy.
Post the formal speech the speakers will take part in a panel discussion moderated by Alys Williams, Art and Development Consultant & Board Trustee, FORMA, reflecting on issues raised in Sarah’s speech and adding their own insights and experience of soft power. A Q&A session is scheduled and all in attendance are encouraged to take part.
To close Alexandra Müller-Crepon, Head of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland in the UK will share with the audience details about the Swiss Cultural Fund UK.
All are then welcome to a networking reception.
Timetable
17.30 Delegate registration and welcome drinks
18.20 Opening remarks from Steven Heffer, Media & Arts Consultant, SMB
18.30 Keynote speech by Sarah Philip, Deputy Director, Delfina Foundation
18.50 Panel Debate with Q&A moderated by Alys Williams, Art and Development Consultant & Board Trustee, FORMA
19.20 Alexandra Müller-Crepon, Head of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland in the UK shares information about the Swiss Cultural Fund
19.25 Closing remarks by a representative from the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
19.30 Networking reception
20.30 All depart
