We are thrilled to share the first announcement for next year’s highlight event of the International Biennial Association: the 13th General Assembly of the International Biennial Association (IBA) will take place in Sydney, Australia, between June 10th and 14th 2026, during the closing days of the 25th Biennale of Sydney – Rememory.

The International Biennial Association (IBA) is a nonprofit arts association created as a platform for establishing, researching and exchanging knowledge and information necessary for institutions and professionals who plan and curate periodic art events such as biennials and triennials, as well as artists, researchers and others concerned with contemporary art. IBA is a centre for producing multidisciplinary discourse that embodies the productive and discursive voices of the contemporary art world.

Marking a new chapter for IBA, with this being the first General Assembly held in Oceania, the IBA is proud to collaborate with one of the region’s most iconic contemporary art institutions, represented within IBA by our CEO, Barbara Moore, who has served as Vice-President of IBA for the past two years. As always, the General Assembly will include an engaging program for both members and the general public, with a strong focus on regional issues that echo the curatorial approach set by Hoor Al Qasimi as Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney.

Set within the closing program of the Biennale, the event will provide an opportunity for members and guests to experience a rich program of exhibitions, talks, and social events aimed at fostering a reflective and critical dialogue on biennials and their role in contemporary society.

Follow and keep an eye on the Biennale of Sydney and IBA social media and website for future updates and detailed information about the program.

Image: Taiwan Spotlight Event for the 24th Biennale of Sydney (2024) at Artspace. The Taiwan Spotlight Event is presented by the Biennale of Sydney with generous support from the Taiwan Ministry of Culture and Cultural Division and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney. Photograph: Katje Ford.