DPAF - IDEA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PERFORMING ART

OPEN INVITATION TO THE MAKERERE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CONFERENCE

DATE: 27 MARCH – 1 APRIL 2023

VENUE: YUSUF LULE AUDITORIUM, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, UGANDA

The Department of Performing Arts and Film (DPAF) at Makerere University Kampala, Uganda, will host the International Conference on Performing Arts on 27 March – 1 April 2023 as part of the activities to mark DPAF’s commemoration of 50 years. Up to 400 participants from universities, colleges, and schools offering performing arts and film around the world will attend. DPAF has partnered with IDEA (International Drama / Theatre and Education Association) and Rostock University of Music and Theatre in Rostock, Germany, to organize the Conference.

In this conference, performing arts is understood widely as it interfaces with different aspects of education, economic, and social life. Additionally, the conference programme has been planned carefully to meet ideals of scholarship and research at graduate and undergraduate levels. The sessions cover different areas of knowledge production and reproducibility for human and national development. Please, consult the conference programme for details.at https://paf.mak.ac.ug/conference/. We hope that you will find the Conference beneficial to your work and practice. We look forward to tap into your knowledge and expertise during

Workshops, paper presentations, and Round table Discussions
IDEA’s General Council Meeting (GCM), to promote arts education and research globally (iii). The Stakeholders’ Dialogue to discuss training and research in the performing arts and

humanities generally, and the prospects for increased graduates in the disciplines in Africa

Special Interest Groups (SIGS), where experts will share their professional knowledge and work experiences with students and practitioners. Please, also note that DPAF’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations will include exhibitions and concerts by DPAF students and staff to give delegates more insights into our work and the possible exchanges and partnerships to pursue
DPAF Golden Jubilee Dinner on Friday 31 March 2023. Cards are on sale at UGX 150,000 (approx. US$ 50). Venue: The Sheraton Hotel Kampala.

There are other interesting things to see in Kampala and places to tour while in Uganda.

Upon payment of registration fees, delegates will access the Conference. Lunches and tea breaks will be served at no extra fee. However, delegates fund their accommodation, upkeep, and any other costs while at the Conference. Detailed information on the Conference, the draft Programme, and Registration fees (including the option to participate online), can be found at https://paf.mak.ac.ug/conference/. You can also contact the organizers on the addresses given.

WELCOME! Karibu!

Prof. Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare

Conference Convener & Chairperson, DPAF Golden Jubilee Organizing Committee DPAF, Makerere University

Following weeks of discussions, Ethiopian Airlines caps Makerere University’s Centennial Celebrations as one of the airline sponsors for the International Conference on Performing Arts. Organized together with the International Drama / Theatre and Education Association (IDEA) and Rostock University of Music and Theatre in Rostock, Germany, the Conference will be hosted at Makerere University Kamapala on 27 March to 1 April 2023 through the Department of Performing Arts (DPAF). The Conference is part of the activities by DPAF to mark 50 Years. Over 400 guests from different parts of the world will attend the Conference. Follow this link to benefit fully from the Ethiopian Airlines – Makerere University relationship: Event hyper link- https://www.ethiopianairlines.com//aa/event?Key=Mak-Dpaf-Idea-International-Conference-On-Performing-Arts
Promo code- MDI23.

Conference convener

Conference Co-convener & Head of Department, DPAF Makerere

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