It is with great pleasure to share with our members and supporters that the 11th General Assembly of the International Biennial Association (IBA) will take place October 11 – 14, 2024 in Lyon, France, in collaboration with La Biennale de Lyon during the 17th Lyon Biennale.

Please find below a message from Isabelle Bertolotti, Artistic Director of La Biennale de Lyon:
“On behalf of the Executive Board and Programming Committee, I am delighted to welcome you to Lyon for the 11th General Assembly of the International Biennial Association (IBA).
Human relations will be at the heart of the 17th Lyon Biennale—the contemporary issues that underlie them, their many facets, their scope and their rituals—in order to explore and extend hospitality practices.
Within this framework, the 11th General Assembly is the place to exchange best practices, develop mutual partnerships and build the future of our biennials.
Moreover, I believe the ambitious programme of the General Assembly, both in Lyon and Paris, is a unique opportunity to (re)discover the vibrant French scene.
Looking forward to meeting you in Lyon.”
– Isabelle Bertolotti
Members coming to Lyon to attend the 11th General Assembly are recommended to consider the following itinerary to make the most of their time in the region.
- October 11 – 14, 2024: IBA’s 11th General Assembly + 17th Lyon Biennale (Lyon, France)
- October 15 – 18, 2024: Art Residency Studio Visits, Art Fair Visits (Paris+ by Art Basel, Asia Now, AKAA, etc.) in Paris, France*
*Full programme to be announced.
For more information about the 17th Lyon Biennale, please visit their website: www.labiennaledelyon.com
Find details required to plan your visit, including a list of recommended hotels.
Should you have any questions about the 11th General Assembly or any other events of ours, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@biennialassociation.org.
We look forward to sharing more details about our programme as it is made available and hope to see all of our members and supporters in Lyon later this year.
Members who wish to RSVP to the 11th General Assembly are requested to do so here.

