Over 50 panels will focus on topics meant to inspire and address many artists' desire to engage in other fields of discipline; while, at the same time, preserving the Conferences' aim to serve as the international forum for practicing artists and related professionals, including: • Extensive networking opportunities and social events. • Portfolio reviews with funders, curators, gallery owners, residency directors and critics. • 50 panels with topics ranging from cultural diplomacy to paid residencies. • Workshops on marketing, grant writing and copyright law. • Visits to Boston’s attractions, including MIT's Art and Architecture program. • Gallery receptions, concerts and readings The event will open with a laser projection between Stuvi2 and the Law Tower created by sound artist Florian Dombois. The projection and conference will commence as a public art sitting from 12am-2am on October 10.