Head of Arts, British Council

Ludovic Assémat has a degree in political science and a Master's degree in international management of cultural projects. Until now, he has developed his professional career for both the private and public sectors in France, Argentina and Spain. He has also directed the book office of the French Embassy in Madrid, has worked as a literary agent and as artistic director of two literary festivals in France, in addition to having collaborated with various cultural entities such as Radio Nacional de España, the Goethe Institut and Madrid regional government among other institutions. He currently directs the arts department of the British Council from which he promotes UK-based artists in Spain and the development of transformative projects between creative people from both countries. Among other projects, he leads the Future Intelligence program, focussing on the transformation of the creative industries (Artificial Intelligence and digital frameworks) and  #WeAreEquals, the British institution's platform for gender equality and diversity in electronic music.