As of late January, the Goethe-Institut in Exile initiative will place a main focus on the cultural scene in Iran, reflecting the current situation of the country's local art and culture scene, and inviting the German-Iranian community into dialogue on the question of how artistic, literary, and performative positions can negotiate the current, but also past political crises in Iran.

The programme at ACUD proposes a range of formats, from a multi-day exhibition, a workshop, a poetry reading and listening session, concerts, and more. Several Ukrainian-themes events will also be featured, including the programme's final two presentations, which take place within CTM 2023.