For 2024, the program discussions covered the evolving landscape of art institutions and museums, delved into the contemporary relevance of art criticism, analyzed market trends, addressed the importance of galleries’ identity in a changing world, acknowledged new models for philanthropy, and navigated the impact of AI in the arts, among other key topics shaping the future of the art world.

Welcome speeches

- Llucià Homs, Founder and Director, Talking Galleries
- Allan Schwartzman, Founder and Principal, Schwartzman&
- Loring Randolph, Programming Director, Talking Galleries New York

Opening: "Contemporary Art and the Media"

Speakers:
- Danielle Jackson, critic and researcher
- Jerry Saltz, Senior Art Critic, New York magazine
- Mary Louise Schumacher, journalist, filmmaker and Executive Director of the Rabkin Foundation
- Sean Tatol, Founder, The Manhattan Art Review

Moderated by Matthew McLean, Creative Director, Frieze Studios

Presentation
"Foundations and a Free Press"

Conor O’Neil, Chairman, Chauncey and Marion Deering McCormick Foundation

A discussion on how and why the Chauncey and Marion Deering McCormick Foundation supports freedom of the press, arts writing and journalism, and why it is a vital part of the foundation’s history.

Panel discussion
"Be True to Your School: Galleries in a Changing World"

Speakers:
- Sadie Coles, Founder, Sadie Coles HQ
- Mónica Manzutto, Co-Founder, kurimanzutto
- Jasmin Tsou, Director, Lisson Gallery, New York

Moderated by Andrew Russeth, journalist and art critic

Panel discussion
"Organizations As Models for Our Future"

Speakers:
- Andria Hickey, Head of Programs, Shorefast and Fogo Island Arts
- Candice Hopkins (Carcross/Tagish First Nation), Executive Director & Chief Curator, Forge Project, the unceded lands of the Moh-He-Con-Nuck
- Billy Tang, Executive Director and Curator, Para Site

Moderated by Peter J. Russo Director, Walk Together PJR

"Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation"

Speakers:
- Bina48, android, LifeNaut Project
- Stephanie Dinkins, artist
- Bruce Duncan, Director, Terasem Movement Foundation

Moderated by Noam Segal, LG Electronics Associate Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Panel discussion
"What is Defining the Art Market of 2024?: A Discussion With Key Players”

Speakers:
- J. Tomilson Hill, President, Hill Art Foundation
- Brooke Lampley, Global Chairman and Head of Global Fine Art, Sotheby’s
- Allan Schwartzman, Founder and Principal, Schwartzman&
- Gardy St. Fleur, art advisor and collector

Moderated by James Tarmy, Writer, Bloomberg News

"Sustainability in Art Logistics"

Vince Szwajkowski, Chief Growth Officer, Cadogan Tate

A journey inside the world’s largest fine art storage, shipping, and logistics company. Vince Szwajkowski will explain the steps taken by Cadogan Tate to reduce the environmental impact of transporting artworks and other valuables in a way that guarantees the protection of the goods in transit while also safeguarding the planet and the ways in which galleries, museums, and collectors can collaborate to drive change.

Panel discussion
“The Future of Public Art Institution: Ensuring Financial Survival”

Speakers:
- Deana Haggag, Program Officer, Mellon Foundation
- Glenn D. Lowry, The David Rockefeller Director, The Museum of Modern Art
- Pete Scantland, President and CEO, Orange Barrel Media

Moderated by Julia Halperin, art journalist

Conversation
"We'll Always Have Paris"

Caroline Bourgeois, Curator, Pinault Collection

In conversation with Charlotte Burns, Founder, Studio Burns

Panel discussion
"Mexico City: Dialogues Across Fashion, Art and Design"

Speakers:
- Victor Barragán, artist
- Carla Fernández, Creative Director and Founder, Carla Fernández. Casa de Moda
- Karla Kaplun, artist

Moderated by Jovanna Venegas, Curator, SculptureCenter

Panel discussion
"Power Shift to Artists"

Speakers:
- Alvaro Barrington, artist
- Kathy Halbreich, curator and philanthropy advisor
- Jamian Juliano-Villani, artist
- Allan Schwartzman, Founder and Principal, Schwartzman&

Moderated by Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-Chief, ARTnews