As Secretary General of Culture Action Europe, the political voice of the Cultural Sector in Europe, Lars Ebert is an outspoken advocate for strong cultural policies in Europe. Previously he was co-director of H401 in Amsterdam and deputy director of The European League of Institutes of the Arts. Lars has a specific interest in participatory practices and art-based research, holds a postgraduate degree in theology, is a frequent speaker and facilitator, publishes regularly and serves on the board of various organisations in the areas of culture, education, and research.