In this European conference international festivals and their specific forms will be presented. The aim of this conference is to improve cooperation between the organisers of festivals, to establish guidelines for international festivals and to make up a European festival plan. Moreover, criteria of quality will be established for the selection of theatre productions. Through an intensive exchange of experience the participants will get new impulses for an effective organisation.

During the conference, the following themes will be discussed: - Planning and organisation of a festival - Criteria of quality for the selection of groups - Forms of afterward discussion and criticism of the productions - Festival structures having a special theme or a special target group - Prizes and estimation - Financing levels and structures

Festival directors and organisers, as well as the administrators of the National Centres of IATA/AITA and of theatre associations in Europe are invited to take part in this conference.

Conference languages are German and English. The conference will be chaired by Norbert Radermacher, director of the European Centre Européen. The conference will be organised by the European Centre Européen of IATA/AITA (International Amateur Theatre Association).