2023 Cities Summit of the Americas + Fábrica de Arte Américas

The Cities Summit promoted regional cooperation, convening subnational leaders from across the entire Western Hemisphere with diverse and inclusive representatives of government, civil society, business, academia, youth, culture and the arts, and indigenous and underrepresented groups.

FEstival Highlights

Business & Civic Exchange

The Cities Summit of the Americas convened mayors, city leaders, policymakers, and civic innovators from across the Western Hemisphere for dialogue and collaboration.

With plenary sessions, stakeholder roundtables, expert panels, and commercial engagements, the Summit fostered regional cooperation on shared priorities such as democracy, sustainability, climate action, migration, innovation, and inclusion.

By bringing together government, civil society, business, academia, youth, and underrepresented voices, the Summit created pathways for lasting partnerships and community-driven solutions.

Arts & CUlture

Alongside civic programming, the Cities Summit featured dynamic arts and cultural events that celebrated creativity across the Americas.

Anchored by Fábrica de Arte Américas, a cultural warehouse at The Slate Denver Warehouses, audiences immersed themselves in live music, DJ sets, dance, fashion, and visual arts by talents such as Justen LeRoy and Andrea Bowers.

Caravana Americana showcased 25 of Latin America’s most exciting designers, while food trucks and pop-up bars offered flavors from across the hemisphere. This cultural exchange highlighted the vital role of arts in diplomacy, community connection, and storytelling.

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