•Open to cultural practitioners, artists, creative workers, policy makers, researchers, labor advocates, and sector leaders globally

•Demonstrated engagement with issues of fair compensation, labor rights, and equity within the cultural and creative industries

•Proficiency in English sufficient for active participation in cross-sector dialogue and collaborative sessions

•Ability to commit to full in-person participation for the entirety of the forum at Schloss Leopoldskron

•Individuals from diverse backgrounds, historically underrepresented communities, and grassroots initiatives are strongly encouraged to apply

The Cultural Futures Forum: Whose Creative Labor Counts? is hosted by Salzburg Global Seminar at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria. The forum brings together creative practitioners, advocates, cultural leaders, and policy experts from around the world to critically examine and address systemic inequities in creative labor. Key themes include fair pay, collective organizing, labor rights in the digital and AI era, social protections for creative workers, and sustainable models for the cultural economy. Participants collaborate across borders to develop actionable recommendations and strategies to reshape the future of creative labor globally.

•Full fellowship coverage for program fees and tuition

•Accommodation provided at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria

•All meals and catering covered during the duration of the forum

•Travel assistance and round-trip transport support for selected international participants

•Lifelong membership in the Salzburg Global Fellowship network