Join us for the 8th International Teaching Artists Conference! From August 28-30, 2026, ITAC8 will take place in Belgium, hosted in partnership with ITAC by OPENDOEK, The Royal Conservatoire, AP University of Applied Sciences, and Arts Antwerp.

The ITAC8 Conference will happen in tandem with a festival – joining up to make LOUDER TOGETHER! 

ITAC8 will join forces with the World Children’s and Youth Performing Arts Festival to form the congrestival LOUDER TOGETHER, which will create a unique combination that enables crossovers between the festival and the conference. We invite Teaching Artists from all over the world to join the international groups of young people who will be performing in Antwerp, connecting with each other and our growing community. At ITAC8, we’ll have the opportunity to explore how Teaching Artists help shape more imaginative, inclusive, and resilient communities. Submit your proposal now to be part of it!