Leading Through Stories: Creativity and Culture for Global Impact Event Tickets,London GB, Nov 11, 2025

Leading Through Stories: Creativity and Culture for Global Impact, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, 11th Nov. 43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA, IAACP - UK

Leading Through Stories: Creativity and Culture for Global Impact

International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP)

Universal Peace Federation UK

An evening of stories, discussion, and cultural celebration

Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Venue: Universal Peace Federation – UK, 43 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NA
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

You are warmly invited to an inspiring evening of storytelling, creativity, and cultural celebration:

Leading Through Stories: Creativity and Culture for Global Impact

Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Venue: Universal Peace Federation – UK, 43 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NA

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hosted by the Universal Peace Federation – UK (UPF UK) and International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP), this special event brings together artists, writers, and peace advocates to explore how creativity, culture, and storytelling can inspire leadership and positive social change across borders.

The evening will feature keynote talks, a South Indian cultural showcase, and an engaging panel discussion on creativity and leadership for global impact.

Featured Speakers

Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm – Author, writer, and speaker on Amplifying Women’s Voices Through Storytelling and Media
Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck – Founder and President, USA Global TV: The Power of Listening – Leadership with Authenticity and Impact
Susan Buttenwieser – Author and Creative Writing Educator: Stories that Shape Lives – Creative Writing for Change

With opening reflections from Robin Marsh, Margaret Ali, Ian Pelham Turner, and Dr Sangita Swechcha of UPF UK and IAACP, and a special cultural performance coordinated by Nila, the event promises an evening of meaningful dialogue, artistic expression, and connection.

Admission: £10 (registration required)

Light refreshments provided

Join us to celebrate creativity and leadership through the power of stories.

With warm regards,

Dr Sangita Swechcha

Chair of IAACP

Programme:

Arrival, Networking & Refreshments 5:30 pm

Guests arrive and connect with each other
Light refreshments served

Opening Session 6:00 pm

Welcome Address – Robin Marsh, Secretary General, Universal Peace Federation – UK
Vision & Mission of UPF – Margaret Ali, Director, Universal Peace Federation – UK
IAACP at UPF UK: Introduction and Updates – Dr Sangita Swechcha, Chair, IAACP – UPF UK
Peace and Media – Ian Pelham Turner, International TV Broadcaster and Patron, UPF UK

Cultural Programme – South Indian Traditions 6:20 pm

Coordinated by Nila, Indian Cultural Programme

- Two Traditional Dances

- Karnataka Song

- Two Poems

- Instrumental Performance (tabla/other)

Keynote Presentations 6:50 pm

Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm – Author, Writer, Novelist, and Speaker
Talk: “Amplifying Women’s Voices Through Storytelling and Media”
Dr Jacalyn Kerbeck – Author and Founder, President, and Chief Listening Officer of USA GLOBAL TV
Talk: “The Power of Listening: Leadership with Authenticity and Impact”
Susan Buttenwieser – Author, Novelist, Creative Writing Educator
Talk: “Stories that Shape Lives: Creative Writing for Change”