Over 50 art institutions based or active in the Middle East, North Africa and the region, as well as artists and independent curators will take part in the three-day symposium. Whilstthe emphasis over the last few years has been to bring practitioners in the region together, with a view to encouraging greater connectivity, synergy and linking, this year's event seeks to anchor the growing web of relations to create more solid networks for partnership and collaboration. The programme for the March Meeting 2010 will allow participants to present projects, ideas, dilemmas and plans, with a view to developing a strong foundation for future collaborative ventures as well as mapping the cultural calendar for the coming years.