The City of New Britain, Connecticut, will be playing host to a special partnership led by BIDEC INC and the Premium Talent Management Group in collaboration with the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, the New Britain Arts Council, Connecticut Central University, the District of New Britain, and many more, is excited to announce the Grand Launching Ceremony and Symposium of the Global Goals Arts Festival.

This highly anticipated event will take place at the Trinity on Main from September 12t to 14, 2024 as a Side Event to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.

The Global Goals Arts Festival aims to celebrate and promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through diverse artistic expressions.

The festival will serve as a crucial platform for fostering cultural ties, sharing artistic expressions, and covering significant stories that resonate with our global audience.

The Organizing Committee and BIDEC Inc.’s proven track record in successfully executing similar events ensures that this festival will be both impactful and memorable.

"The Global Goals Arts Festival is crucial for fostering cultural ties, sharing artistic expressions, and covering significant stories that resonate with our audience," said Collin Osborn, the Organizing Lead for the Festival.

He added "Our aim is to create a platform for cultural exchange and community engagement, celebrating the power of the arts in promoting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals."

A member of the Board of Directors of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce and member of the Organizing Committee, Eric Williams during a press engagement in New Britain, stated that the Festival is a great opportunity for cultural exchange between America and its partners such as Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

He further stated that this would serve as an opportunity develop the tourism and hospitality industries of Connecticut.

The Chairman of the New Britain Arts Council and the Lead for the E Games Program of the Central Connecticut University stated that, the University will be leading the charge in working with the E Games Organization of the City to ensure the young one and students have additional fund and educational components attached to the main event as a means to groom the youth.

The involvement of BIDEC INC and PTMG will significantly enhance the festival's ability to reach and inspire a broad audience, especially from Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. Their participation is expected to contribute to the cultural and economic enrichment of New Britain, Connecticut, and extend its impact to the rest of the world.

The Grand Launch and Symposium is expected to have attendance from dignitaries attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Government representatives, artists, cultural groups, business owners, the academia, City Officials and industry groups.

There will be special appearances and performances from artists and groups from Ghana, Senegal, Mauritania, South Africa, Eswatini, Benin, Italy, and the Bahamas etc.