Venezuela's El Sistema will hold a World Congress of El Sistema on September 28th, 29th, and 30th. The virtual event is designed to foster an exchange of ideas on topics of global relevance for like-spirited programs and projects around the world. The Congress will include discussions, presentations, workshops, and screenings, all with Spanish-English translation. Focal topics will include organizational and pedagogical issues, artistic vision, social impact, research in the field, child and youth protection policies, and fundraising. Presenters come from countries including Greece, Turkey, Japan, Scotland, Argentina, Peru, Spain, Portugal, the U.S.A., and of course Venezuela, and organizations including UNICEF, YOLA, Sistema Europe, The Ensemble at Longy, and El Sistema USA. There will be a special greeting from Gustavo Dudamel.