Conversations, Interviews & Speeches
Renowned Belgian Flutist Christian Plouvier and acclaimed International Concert Pianist Avenline Gram, delight an audience with an extensive repertoire of music, exquisite in choice, harmony, and presentation. The artists synchronise their performance of melodies ranging from classical to popular. The event was co-hosted by the Belgian Business Council, the Belgian Embassy, and the Ismaili Centre Dubai.
Faridoun Hemani: With pen and lens - an eyewitness account of a tumultuous world.
The Sportshow: Dallas Titans, It's Game Time - Basketball SPO-005
Explore the concepts of faith, identity, personal journey, and safe havens through an overview of the American Medina exhibit from the Chicago History Museum and Sanctuary exhibit from the Aga Khan Museum. This discussion includes Dr. Peter T. Alter, Chief Historian from the Chicago History Museum, Dr. Michael Chagnon, Curator from the Aga Khan Museum, and moderated by Dr. Zahra Jamal of Rice University's Boniuk Institute of Religious Tolerance. The sanctuary exhibit contemplates our shared humanity in a space that explores the many dimensions of sanctuary through the work of contemporary artists.
The Covid Culture Shock, hosted by the Ismaili Centre London, brings together leading voices from South Kensington’s world-renowned art and science district, featuring the Royal Albert Hall, V&A, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Serpentine Galleries, Ismaili Centre, and Goethe Institut. It will be chaired by former UK Culture Minister Lord Vaizey.
The Covid pandemic has sent shock waves around the world and left cultural venues fighting for survival. But it has also delivered new partnerships, digital innovations, and unforeseen connections with audiences and communities.
Together, the panelists will explore the legacy of 2020, and how the crucible of Covid can be used to forge a new, thriving, and inclusive future for global culture, as well as the vital role of culture in creating hope and change in a post-Covid world. They will also address the issues facing cultural leaders around the world.
Listen to an inspirational and heartfelt story on the rooftop' session with Nabila Tejpar. She talks about Overcoming ethnic and gender barriers, lessons she has learned on her Racing to Successful journey.
Alesar, Gorba, and Tayma have played volleyball at the highest level in Syria and share their story of what it's like to be playing at the national level for their country. SPO-004
How do we make our voices heard and make a difference?
Find out by joining a conversation with the community and civic leaders. The panelists share personal experiences of how they became engaged in civic affairs, the impact they are having, and offer insights into how others can become involved to serve their communities.
We journey into the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, where we explore the space through the lens of the architect Bruno Freschi.
Through a virtual tour, and in conversation with CBC's Zahra Premji, Mr. Freschi shares his personal insights on how he brought to life Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision for the Centre, and what truly inspired him when he was designing this magnificent space. From the smallest details to the grandest idea, take a glimpse into the creative process that led to the design of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver.
Salimah Mussani graduated from Stanford University and played on several Tours, where she won several prestigious titles including the only Major on the Symetra Tour, a Canadian PGA title, and several wins on the Canadian Tour. SPO-003
Ismaili Centre International Lecture Multilateral Diplomacy in A Complex world, by Professor Athar Sultan Khan at Ismaili Centre, Lisbon - 11 October 2019.
Presented at the 2016 Jubilee Games in Dubai, AKDN: Touching Lives, gives a glimpse into the work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) through a series of live interviews and short video clips of the speeches of Mawlana Hazar Imam. AKD-006
How do we make our voices heard and make a difference?
Find out by joining a conversation with the community and civic leaders. The panelists share personal experiences of how they became engaged in civic affairs, the impact they are having, and offer insights into how others can become involved to serve their communities.
Karim Versi, Fifa 20 Director, shares his experience working on one of the biggest video games in the world. SPO-002
Focus on the importance of Islamic architecture and how it has evolved over the years. Additionally, discuss how Islamic architecture interacts with culture and society and stress the role of human agency in shaping that interplay on 12 November 2020.
Join us for a discussion with the Aga Khan Development Network Resident Diplomatic Representatives of Canada, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as they illustrate how the local context shapes the networks work while understanding the broader connection between the global projects.
Nabila Tejpar, UK Rally Racing Driver, shares her story on her need for speed. SPO-001
The Ismaili Centre 2020 Global Milad un-Nabi Lecture: The Quest for a Moral Economy in the Post-Covid Era with Prof. Mohamed Iqbal Asaria, CBE, a leading thinker and practitioner of Islamic Finance, will deliver a short presentation followed by a moderated discussion with Aga Khan Foundation (UK) National Committee Chairman, Mr. Mahmood Ahmed 11 November 2020.
Mawlana Hazar Imam deilvers the Harvard Jodidi Lecture: The Cosmopolitan Ethic in a Fragmented World - Part 1.
Dr. Karen Armstrong, an internationally acclaimed scholar and best-selling author of numerous books on religion, delivered the keynote address at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. Organised jointly by The Ismaili Centre and UAE Ministry of Tolerance, Dr. Armstrong spoke about the Charter of Compassion which she launched with religious leaders globally. The Charter has over two million signatures and brings to light the reason and urgency of practicing compassion in a polarised world.
AKYSB UK: Stories on the Rooftop – Jamila Damani My Stammer – How I Found by Voice – 6 November 2020
Listen to an inspirational and heartfelt 'story on the rooftop' session with Jamila Damani. She talks about what stammering is, some of the myths and challenges, the tools and lessons she has learned on her journey.