Over the past years, IFEA Europe has developed strong ties with other pan-European networks such as Culture Action Europe (formerly European Foundation for Arts and Heritage), and the European Festival Association. We also maintain contact with networks such as the IETM and NOEA. Although aims and undertakings of these organisations vary greatly, we find that there is great benefit to sharing experiences, organisational practices, and concrete knowledge about our niches in the cultural sector in Europe. During the fall, 2008, IFEA Europe will seek to expand cooperation with some of these networks, leading to a more comprehensive sharing with our member of European financial and organisational practices in the cultural sector at the IFEA Europe 2009 Annual Conference.