The Faculty of Arts and Design within the Western University of Timisoara organizes the conference PIE Meeting 2023, with the theme "The Internationalization Journey: Tell Your Story". The name "PIE" comes from the acronym of the title "ELIA Internationalization Platform". PIE brings together deans and heads of internationalization, decision makers, professors and other staff members of ELIA member institutions, representing a broad community of those who research, advise, create strategies and policies in the field of internationalization.

Conference PIE Meeting 2023, proposes a series of interactive sessions that challenge communication, including workshops, presentations, round tables and tours of the city's museums. At the annual PIE meeting, to be held in Timișoara, we will examine the different ways in which we connect internationally in today's institutions and answer several questions, including:

• What processes do we focus on?
• In which direction are we heading?
• What are the future options that describe internationalization in the institute?

The conference proposes presentation and debate sessions of the latest internationalization practices and initiatives, case studies, experiences, processes that work across borders in the entire ELIA network, but also the positioning of art institutions on the map in an international context and intercultural.

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ELIA is a globally connected European network that provides a dynamic platform for professional exchange and development in artistic higher education. With more than 280 members in 52 countries, ELIA represents more than 300 thousand students in all artistic disciplines.

Its meaningful quality, consisting of interdisciplinarity, makes ELIA a unique network. ELIA advocates for higher arts education by empowering and creating new opportunities for our members and facilitating the exchange of best practice. ELIA collaborates with partner networks around the world.

Within the network, access to new colleagues is considered one of the most valuable benefits of participation. Opportunities to access networks and communities of creators, identify partners for cooperation and share experiences are essential steps in the evolution of ELIA members. Through smaller conferences and gatherings, as well as participation in ELIA's governing bodies and working groups, the network encourages partnerships, creative thinking and knowledge sharing in a unique international and multidisciplinary context.