STP & A is an international interdisciplinary gathering of researchers, policymakers and practitioners that highlights current and conceptual issues in the development of cultural policy, theory, and arts administration practices internationally. The 2009 conference, focusing on innovation, creativity and change in a globalized world: new technologies; new audiences; new communities, will take place at Birkbeck University, London, UK from 29-31 October 2009.

At present, conference organizers are proposing six broad overarching themes to shape the conference deliberations:

New audiences for the arts, old and new
Cultural development and community engagement: beyond participation
Managing digital art: taking advantage of the new technologies
New models for arts businesses
Innovation and change in the cultural sector
Excellence in the arts and culture.