Imed Alibi is a Tunisian-French musician and composer who has held a range of leading roles in cultural institutions and festivals. In a career that spans over two decades, Imed has worked in music performance and composition, artistic direction, cultural management, and consultancy for international projects. In the various leadership roles he has held during this time, he has tried to make impacts centered on his commitment to promoting cultural dialogue and preserving artistic heritage.

Imed has served as the director of the Carthage International Festival, where he was instrumental in reshaping the festival's programming and initiating efforts to archive and preserve its history. His strategic vision extended beyond artistic direction to include partnership development and fundraising, securing support from both public and private sectors.

Imed has served as a jury member and expert for events like Visa for Music in Morocco, Babel Music XP in Marseille, and the Music in Africa Foundation and recently as subject matter expert for the Abu Dhabi Culture and Tourism Department’s Masary program. He has also been a guest speaker at international festivals and conferences, including WOMEX in Lisbon, MaMA Music Convention in Paris Arabesques, University of Cagliari in Italy, Toronto International Festival and the Al Ula Future Cultural Summit.

Imed’s involvement with UNESCO in Morocco speaks to his commitment to using music as a tool for cultural diplomacy and social change.

His work with cultural institutions in France, particularly his role as an artistic advisor with Le Silo in the Occitanie region, has given him profound insights into the importance of decentralized culture and the role of regional cultural significance in fostering local and international partnerships.

Currently, as the head of the music department at the Atelier des Artistes en Exil in Paris, Imad is focused on using music to promote social inclusion, foster international relations, and encourage cultural diplomacy. His work emphasizes the power of music to bring people together, create positive social change and promote understanding across cultures.

In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Imed was honored as a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Roselyne Bachelot, the French culture minister, in 2021.