IKT Congress 2026: Turin & Milan, Italy

1 - 5 May 2026

IKT Congress 2026 took place in Turin and Milan, Italy, two cities that together reflect the depth and diversity of Italy’s contemporary art landscape.

Turin is known for its strong artistic heritage, experimental spirit, and long-standing support for contemporary practice. The city brings together historic architecture, independent spaces, and major cultural events, creating a thoughtful and reflective environment for exchange and collaboration.

Milan, Italy’s largest metropolitan centre, offers a contrasting energy shaped by international networks, design, fashion, and innovation. Its dense concentration of galleries, institutions, and creative industries makes it a key point of reference for contemporary culture in Europe.

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Looking Back at IKT Congress 2026

Ready to revisit IKT Congress 2026? This short documentary captures the people, places and conversations that shaped the Congress across Turin and Milan.

The film follows members as they visit museums, galleries, foundations, independent spaces and cultural organisations, offering a closer look at the contemporary art scenes of both cities. From major institutions and historic settings to artist-led initiatives and newer models of cultural exchange, the programme brought together a wide range of artistic and curatorial perspectives.

It also reflects the value of meeting in person. Alongside the visits, the Congress created space for discussion, shared experience and new connections between members of IKT’s international network.