This edition of the of the Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque’s Professional Forum will help maintain links between programmers and artists. This is essential so that in the future, shows can be shared with audiences, new creations can supported, and the performing arts can continue to function. The BIAC is highly aware of the challenges faced by all the stakeholders in the contemporary circus community and holding this Professional Forum is part of its commitment to supporting the entire circus sector.