Although it continued to explore the theme of creating more peaceful, inclusive societies, Cultures in Conflicts was markedly different than Arts: towards an inclusive society. Whereas the 2005 event explored community arts practice in different contexts and different challenges, Cultures and Conflicts looked at community arts and conflict from a more policy orientated perspective.

CAF teamed up with European policy and culture networks Banlieues d’Europe and Les Recontres and local carnival group the Beat Initiative to explore in more detail the impact that arts and culture can play in societies affected by conflict and division.