Dr. PATRICK DUFFY

Dr. Patrick Duffy has 30 years’ experience leading across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, with a particular focus on culture, heritage, NGOs, and public administration. He now specializes in writing, consulting, and researching organizational science. His work centers on making organizations function by design rather than accident—through clearer operating models, workforce capability, governance, and evidence-based diagnosis. Patrick is known for bringing calm, structure, and momentum in complex environments, often through short-term leadership and focused transformation engagements. His research and practice explore how leadership, structure, capability, and culture interact—and how institutions can measure and improve what actually drives performance and trust.

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Sara Vuletic is an art and culture strategist with over a decade of international experience across curation, programme leadership, and institutional partnerships. She has played a central role in Novi Sad – European Capital of Culture, served as UNESCO Media Arts Focal Point, and led program and international programme partnerships for Novi Sad ECOC. She is currently managing international relations for the City of Novi Sad. Her work spans exhibitions, cultural programmes, and cross-border collaborations across Europe and the Middle East. Trained in Arabic language and literature, and cultural policy and management through the UNESCO Chair programme, Sara’s practice is grounded in translating cultural purpose into public-facing programmes that carry meaning, legitimacy, and reach.

SARA VULETIĆ

Sara Vuletic is an art and culture strategist with over a decade of international experience across curation, programme leadership, and institutional partnerships. She has played a central role in Novi Sad – European Capital of Culture, served as UNESCO Media Arts Focal Point, and led programme and international partnerships for Novi Sad ECOC, currently in charge of international relations for the City of Novi Sad (still unofficial for another week-or maybe i get contract before so would like to wait for that). Her most recent work includes advising the City of Nikšić in its successful bids to obtain the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) and UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) designations. Her work spans exhibitions, cultural programmes, and cross-border collaborations across Europe and the Middle East. Trained in Arabic language and literature, and cultural policy and management through the UNESCO Chair programme, Sara’s practice is grounded in translating cultural purpose into public-facing programmes that carry meaning, legitimacy, and reach.