Conferences and seminars I have been invited to as keynote, plenary or guest speaker.

2000-2003  |  2004-2006  |   2007   |  2008

(2008) Keynote, ‘'The Big Question: The Changing Role of Research in Bidding for, and Measuring the Impact of, Large-Scale Cultural Events', Arts Reseach Digest, Liverpool, (23 October)

(2008) Keynote, ‘Symbolic maps of Liverpool 2008. Capturing conflicting narratives to understand the meaning(s) of culture-led regeneration’ in: Leisure Studies Association Conference, Liverpool John Moores Univ (8-10 Jul)

(2008) Keynote, ‘Traditions and Trends in the Olympic Arts and Culture Festivals’ in: The Olympic Arts Festival, International Symposium, University of Chicago (22-24 June)

(2008) Keynote, ‘Models of culture-led regeneration. Past, present and future trends’ in: French-British Planning Group Meeting, Lille (12 June)

(2008) Keynote, ‘The Impacts 08 research programme. Understanding the multiple impacts of hosting the European Capital of Culture’, in: Eurocities Culture Forum, Liverpool (4-6 June)

Garcia, B. (2008) Keynote, 'Urban Myths, or How Ringo Lost his Head', in: Centennial Dinner of the Royal Society of Arts, RSA, Belfast (23 May 2008)

García, B. (2008) Keynote , ‘Cultural Olympiad: Pylon of the Olympic Movement’ in: 9th Joint International Session for Presidents or Directors of National Olympic Academies and Officials of National Olympic Committees, International Olympic Academy, Olympia (12-17 May 2008) Link to FULL PAPER published within IOA conference proceedings.

Garcia, B. (2008) Keynote , 'The cultural legacy of the Olympics: the symbolic dimension of the games as a basis for long term sustainability' in: The Olympic Legacy: People, Place, Enterprise, University of Greenwich (9 May)

Garcia, B. (2008) Keynote: ‘Branding the European Capital of Culture. Understanding the image impact of Liverpool 2008’, in: Polish Cities and Regions Promotion Festival, Warsaw (21 April)

García, B. (2008) Keynote and panellist, ‘La gestión democrática de la ciudad’, in: La invencion de las ciudades, Cordoba (4-9 February 2008)

García, B. (2008) Keynote , Reviewing the contribution of culture in regeneration. The Liverpool Model for longitudinal research and impact assessment, DCMS, Northwest Culture Observatory, AHRC and ESRC (28 January 2008)

 García, B. (2008) Invited speaker, ‘Researching the cultural impacts of regeneration’, PODIUM Cultural Olympiad Action Group, Liverpool (17 January 2008)

2007

García, B. (2007) Keynote speaker, ‘The impacts of culture led regeneration’, Royal Society of Arts Lecture Programme, RSA, Liverpool (15 November 2007)

Garcia, B. (2007) ‘The creative legacy of the Olympic Games. The symbolic dimension of the Games as a basis for cultural sustainability ‘, in: Session: Cultural and Creative Impact of the 2012 Games, Creative Clusters, Session hosted by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, London (9 Nov 2007)

Garcia, B. (2007) 'Symbolic maps of the city: Visualising conflicting narratives to capture the meaning(s) of place' in: Mapping the City, Impacts 08, CAVA, City in Film and Institute for Popular Music, Liverpool (7 Nov)

Garcia, B. (2007) ‘Building on the European Culture Capital as impulse for cultural and creative development’, in: Change through the Cultural Economy. Perspectives of a Sunrise Industry, The State Government of North Rhine-Westphalia, Essen, Germany (17 Sep 2007)

Garcia, B. (2007) Invited plenary, ‘Learning from Glasgow 1990. Using cultural policy to transform places’, in: Kulturpolitikken efter kommunalreformen, Danish Ministry of Culture, Middelfart, Denmark (10 Sep 2007)

García, B. (2007) Invited plenary speaker, ‘European Capitals of Culture: Managing Legacy and Opportunities’, in: Cities and Cultural Industries in the 21st Century, The Mayor of Istanbul, Istanbul (14-15 June 2007)

García, B. (2007) Invited workshop contributor, Critical Spaces - Art, Culture, Society, Agency, AHRC-funded Workshop, Devon (9-11 May 2007)

Garcia, B. (2007) Invited plenary speaker : ‘Measuring the impact of art programmes. Economic, social, environmental and cultural imperatives’, in : Escultura en la Calle Symposium, Sculpture Network and La Caixa Foundation, Barcelona (4-5 May 2007)

García, B. (2007) Invited plenary speaker, ‘From Glasgow to Liverpool: Culture-led regeneration in British Capitals of Culture’ in: Kultur findet Stadt (Urban cultural encounters), Heinrich Böll Foundation, Essen (30-31 March 2007)

Garcia, B. (2007) Invited plenary speaker, ‘Can policy be artist-led? Perspectives from a policy analyst and researcher’ in: Know your Place seminar series, Midwest, Birmingham (7 March 2007)

García, B. (2007) Invited speaker, ‘Social and Cultural Legacy Workshop’, in: Legacy Lives 2007. The international Legacy Conference, UK Sport, London (30-31 January 2007)

2006

Garcia, B. (2006) Invited keynote : Not for the likes of you and London 2012, Audiences London, London (8 Dec 2006)

Miah, A. and García, B. (2006) Invited plenary speaker ‘We Are the Media’: Citizen Journalists & Non-Accredited Media’, in: Narrative, Counter Narrative and The Beijing Olympics: Hearts, Minds and the Projection of Modern China, Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (28 November 2006)

García, B. (2006) Guest speaker: 10 Minute Talks at FACT, Liverpool Biennial, Liverpool (31 October 2006)

García, B. (2006) Chair of session ‘Context Sensitivity, Regeneration and Competence’, in: City Breaks? Art and culture in times of expediency, Liverpool Biennial, Liverpool (19-22 October 2006)

García, B. (2006) Invited panellist: Launch of 8 Days a Week Magazine, Liverpool (17 October 2006)

Garcia, B. (2006) Invited panellist within session ‘The Postmodern Festival: at The Cross Roads Between The Local And The Global?’, in: International Conference On The Arts In Society, The Centre for Festival and Event Management, Napier University, Edinburgh (15-18 August 2006)

Miah. A. and García, B. (2006) Invited Plenary Speaker: ‘Non-Accredited Media, Olympic Games and the Host City’, in Communication Forum 2006: Global Olympiad, Chinese Media, National Center for Radio and Television Studies, Communication University of China and Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania (Beijing, July 2006)

2005

García, B. (2006) Invited Panellist within session ‘Olympic Games: Heritage, Culture and Education’, in: Carrying the Torch: Host Cities, Education, Culture and Regeneration, University of East London, London (30 March 2005)

García, B. (2005) ‘Exchanging culture for style… Glasgow’s reinvention, from City of Culture into Scotland with Style’, presented in: Screen Studies Seminar Series, Department of Theatre, Film and Television, University of Glasgow (1 December 2005)

García, B. (2005) ‘The Olympic Games and Culture’, Keynote in: The London Games of 2012, Association of London Government, London (16 November 2005)

García, B. (2005) ‘Glasgow: A view from outside’, presented in: Glasgow Profile 2005, Common Purpose, Glasgow (9 November 2005)

García, B. and Miah, A. (2005) "Culture @ the Olympics. Intangible, invisible but impacting", presented in: Exploring Internationalism. Scotland responds to London's Olympic vision for culture in 2012, Centre for Cultural Policy Research, University of Glasgow (20 June 2005)

García, B. (2005) Adaptation of "From Glasgow to Liverpool. Understanding the long-term legacies of becoming European Capital of Culture", presented in: Leisure Studies Seminar Series, Division of Media, Culture and Leisure Management, Glasgow Caledonian University (12 April 2005)

García, B. (2005) "The modern Cultural Olympiad. From Barcelona 1992 to... London 2012?", presented in: National Olympic Academy Annual Meeting, British Olympic Foundation, London (8-10 April 2005)

2004

García, B. (2004/5) “From Glasgow to Liverpool. Understanding the long-term legacies of becoming European City/Capital of Culture”, presented in: Geography 2004-05 Seminar Series, Department of Geography and Geomatics, University of Glasgow (14 January 2005) AND
in: Urban Studies 2004-05 Seminar Series, Department of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow (8 October 2004)

García, B. (2004) "Culture and Education in the Olympics. Models and Issues", presented in: Culture and Education Committee Meeting, London 2012 Olympic Bid (14 September 2004)

García, B.(2004) "The International Projection and Future Prospects of the Barcelona Forum 2004", discussion at: Postgraduate Course in Cultural Management and Cultural Policy, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (28 May 2004)

García, B.(2004) Adaptation of "Understanding Glasgow post 1990. The value of a longitudinal approach to research", presented in: The Cultural Consortium North West Board Meeting, Manchester (29 April 2004)

García, B.(2004) "Understanding Glasgow post 1990. The value of a longitudinal approach to research", presented in: What Happened Next? Researching the Long-Term Impact of The Arts on People and Places, Arts Research Seminar V, Northumbria University (22 April 2004)

García, B. (2004) "Glasgow's Image Transformation. Understanding the impact of media narratives on contemporary understandings of the City of Culture" presented at: Seminar of the Centre for Cultural Policy and Management, Northumbria University (22 April 2004)

García, B. (2004) “Glasgow as European City of Culture. The Long Term Implications” presented in: Liverpool 800 Seminar Series, Liverpool University (10 March 2004)

2003

García, B. (2003) "The Contribution of Cultural Programmes to the Olympic Games. Origins, Evolution and Projection" presented in: A Shared Culture, day long event within the Making Amends Consultation Programme, organised by Fluid to discuss the potential for regeneration of the London 2012 Olympic Bid in the Lower Lea Valley, East London (6 December 2003)

García, B. (2003) “Cities and Culture” presented in: MA in Urban Policy and Practice. Changing Cities & Neighbourhoods,
University of Glasgow, Glasgow (10 October 2003)

García, B. (2003) “Glasgow’s International Appeal. Personal and Research Views” presented in: Common Purpose Seminar,
Glasgow (1 October 2003)

García, B. (2003) “Case Studies in Cultural Policy and Urban Regeneration in Spain. The Guggenheim-Bilbao and the Forum Barcelona 2004” presented in: MA in European Cultural Planning,
De Montfort University, Leicester (16 May 2003)

García, B. (2003) “Current Issues in Cultural Policy in Spain”
presented in: MA in European Cultural Planning,
De Montfort University, Leicester (16 May 2003)

García, B. (2003) “Política cultural, regeneración urbana y grandes eventos” presented in: Postgraduate Course in Cultural Management and Cultural Policy, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (11 April 2003)

2002

García, B. (2002) “Industrial displays, sport competition and cultural debate. Transformations in the format of great events, from World Exhibitions to the Olympic Games and the Universal Forum for Cultures” presented in: The Privatization for Culture Project,
New York University, New York (9 September 2002)

2000-2001

García, B. (2001) "Branding the Cultural Program of the Olympic Games", presented at: Sports School, Johannes-Gutenberg Universität,
Mainz, Germany (23 April 2001)

García, B. (2000) "Sydney 1997-2000: Challenges and prospects for programming, management and promotion", presented at: Faculty of Leisure and Tourism, Griffith University, Australia (24 August 2000)

García, B. (2000) "Opportunities and constraints to promote the Cultural Olympiad in the host city and country. Case Study: The Sydney 1997-2000 Olympic Arts Festivals", presented at: 8^th International Postgraduate Seminar on Olympic Studies, International Olympic Academy, Greece (4-14 June 2000)

García, B. (2000) "Oportunitats i amenaces per promoure la Olimpíada Cultural a la ciutat anfitriona: El cas dels Festivals Olímpics de les Arts durant els Jocs Olímpics de Sidney 2000", presented at: "Asignatura Campus", Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona (3 April 2000)

García, B. (2000) "Disseny, organització i producció dels Jocs Olímpics de Sidney 2000", presented at "Asignatura Campus",
Universidad Autònoma de Barcelona (30 March 2000)