Special Networking Events
Creative Cities Showcase & Afternoon Tea
Sunday, September 28th,
3:00pm-4: 45pm
Santa Fe Convention Center and Courtyard
Come and learn how the cities in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network earned their recognition for design, music, folk art, and gastronomy. A Big Screen presentation and talks by UNESCO representatives will detail what is special and taking place in their own Creative Cities. Teas from around the world will be available in the Convention Center Courtyard. This event is free to conference delegates and the general public
Welcome Reception
Sunday, September 28th,
5-7pm
Santa Fe Convention Center
All conference attendees are encouraged to take part in the international opening reception. This will be a significant opportunity to socialize with other delegates and VIP leaders from New Mexico while listening to local music and enjoying traditional New Mexico appetizers. The event is included in the conference fee and is free to all delegates. It is being organized in partnership with Santa Fe's Farm to Restaurant project and Edible Santa Fe. The food served will be locally grown to the greatest extent possible.
Southwest Barbecue Dinner, Spanish Colonial Experience, and Traditional Dance
Monday, September 29th, 5:30pm-10:00pm
El Rancho De Las Golondrinas
We invite you to take a journey to the past at "The Ranch of the Swallows". Now a living history museum, the ranch dates from the early 1700s and was an important paraje or stopping point along the famous Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe. You will experience the life of another time in a beautiful rural farming valley while creating hands-on traditional New Mexico crafts with the help of authentically dressed villagers. Then enjoy traditional New Mexico Western BBQ (a vegetarian option will be available) and afterwards salsa and line-dance into the evening. This event is included in the price of the conference and includes two complimentary drink tickets. Cash Bar.
Special Note: Dress in comfortable casual or American western clothing with comfortable shoes or cowboy boots or flat shoes for walking around the grounds. Wear a light jacket.
Taste of Creative Cities
Tuesday, September 30, 5:30-7:30pm
Santa Fe Convention Center
Join local and international chefs from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for a global culinary tasting experience. You will sample traditional fare from Scotland, Egypt, Germany, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, the United States, Spain, and Italy. Also, fabulous international culinary creations from well-known Santa Fe chefs will be served. A Tequila Seminar with Al Lucero, owner of Maria’s New Mexico Kitchen, and an International Wine Tasting hosted by Greg O’Byrne and the founders of the International New Mexico Wine & Chile Fiesta round out the festivities. The Taste of Creative Cities is included with your conference fee and includes two drink tickets. The event is not dinner but includes many taste samples and appetizers. Cash Bar.
Closing Dinner andCelebration
Thursday, October 2, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Santa Fe Convention Center
Relax and enjoy a buffet dinner with your new friends and colleagues from the conference and around the world. Enjoy music and dance performances by local performing arts groups.