Unlocking the Transformative Power of Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors
Imagine how the cultural and creative sectors and industries could drive change in our cities and regions if the right policies and courage existed…
In this session, you’ll hear from ambassadors from various cities and regions who are tackling this topic head on. They’ll share what they’ve achieved so far and their bold ambitions.
This seminar marks the launch of the EIT Culture & Creativity Policy Club. You’ll find out what this new initiative is and how it plans to influence decision makers across the EU.
EIT Culture & Creativity is the ninth and newest EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) launched in 2022. The EIT KICs are a set of multi-million euro European partnerships that focus on harnessing innovation towards different societal challenges. EIT Culture & Creativity’s mission is to strengthen and transform Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) by connecting creatives and organisations to Europe’s largest innovation network.
This event is a Seminar, where guests can attend presentations and panel discussions accompanied by lively audience interaction.
Speakers: Araf Ahmadali, Tommaso Sacchi, Carsten Brosda, Jordanka Assenova Fandakova, Fredrik Lindegren, Bernd Fesel
This session is organised in collaboration with EIT Culture & Creativity.
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Berlin, 10243 Germany
Araf Ahmadali
Director for Arts & Culture, City of Amsterdam
Tommaso Sacchi
Deputy Mayor for Culture, Municipality of Milan
Carsten Brosda
Senator (Minister), Ministry for Culture and Media Hamburg
Jordanka Assenova Fandakova
Mayor, Sofia Municipality
Bernd Fesel
Director / European Creative Business Network (ECBN)
Fredrik Lindegren
Cultural Manager/Head of department, City of Umeå