A city or region with an active art scene for IKT members to discover (i.e. with a strong developing artistic community, galleries, art centers, foundations, public institutions) and preferably with an already existing, small network of IKT members.

An art scene that could benefit from the presence of a large group of international curators.

An experienced organizer who is a member of IKT. This can either be a curator working for an art institution, or a freelancer, but in the latter case, it is recommended that they collaborate with an institution in order to provide sufficient logistical back up.

The organiser should be able to demonstrate their ability to raise funds in the host country in the public or private sector.

At least two venues that are large enough to hold between 100 and 150 people to host the members' forum, General Assembly and the symposium.

A budget of approximately 25,000 – 35,000 euros (depending on the local costs) which would be used to cover transport during the congress (usually the rental of 2-3 coaches), food for the participants, any additional events, the costs of the organiser.

For distant locations (i.e. outside Europe), subsidy possibilities for members' travel and/or accommodation.

Hospitality partners for receptions or meetings.

If you would like to host an IKT congress, please write a short outline and submit it to the board for further discussion. This should include a number of venues to visit, any attractive special events (new museum, biennial, festival), the specific interest of the artistic scene in the country together, as well as the evidence of organisational credibility of the candidate.

You may then be invited to create a more detailed presentation to make in front of the IKT members at the annual General Assembly, on which occasion the members will vote for their preferred venue.

The presentation should be made 2-3 years prior to the congress in question.

A final vote is made the year before the congress is to take place, once the candidate has secured the majority of the funding and hospitality partnerships to host the congress and can provide a preliminary outline of the congress schedule.

We have prepared a document which provides guidelines that should be considered when organising an IKT Congress: Guidelines for IKT Congress Organisers.