European Culture & Creativity Days Vienna Event

10th & 11th of October 2023
@ University of Applied Arts Vienna

Join us in celebrating EIT Culture & Creativity, the newest Knowledge and Innovation Community within the European Institute of Technology.

EIT Culture & Creativity aims to strengthen the European cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) by connecting creatives and organizations with Europe’s largest innovation network, investing in cultural and creative talent, in innovation and entrepreneurship within sectors, and in connections to other industries.

We are excited to announce the opening of our co-location center in the vibrant city of Vienna. This center is strategically designed to bring our services closer to creative minds, policy makers, industry leaders, artists, cultural heritage enthusiasts, academia, research & innovation professionals and investors - particularly in the South East Europe and Alpine Space regions. Together, we will co-create a desirable future.

What you can expect:
Keynote Inspiration: Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking keynote that explores how artistic and creative thinking can reshape our lives and surroundings.
Exploring the Future: Dive deep into the world of next-generation materials, cutting-edge production techniques, and the impending “next renaissance.” Discover what groundbreaking innovations are already in the works.
Engage and Connect: Connect with a vibrant community of creatives, investors, and policy makers from across Europe. Share ideas, forge collaborations, and be a part of the creative ecosystem.
Investing in Creativity: Learn why investing in the creative industries is not just a good idea but a smart one. Discover how nurturing creativity can drive impact, economic growth and innovation.
Shaping Policies: Gain insights into how to incorporate culture and creativity into policies that shape your cities and regions. Be at the forefront of positive change and urban development.

Agenda of the Culture & Creativity Days VIENNA

9:30am Open doors and registration
10:00am Welcome to the European C&C Days Vienna and Keynote
11:45am Panel Sessions:
Next Materials
Thinking good future through materials

Explore the concept of shaping a positive future through materials. Learn about the latest material trends for construction and creation, including strategies for transforming problematic materials into desirable products. Discover how to foster stronger communities and minimize environmental damage through a 360 degree approach.

Next Manufacturing
Created and made in Europe

Explore the potential of blending technology and creativity to achieve remarkable results: Learn how to transform complex and environmentally harmful textile manufacturing processes into smart, aesthetically pleasing, and eco-friendly practices through the application of arts and creativity.

Next Renaissance
Navigating our future

Understand the contributions that artists and creatives can make to the exploration of frontier technologies, considering their impact on ecological, democratic, and social aspects. As the digital world becomes increasingly intertwined with our society, it is more important than ever to reflect on its implications and envision what a European Digital Society should look like.

1:15pm Creative Lunch
3:00pm Forum Sessions:
Policy Forum
Learn to create good futures for your cities, regions, and towns by integrating culture and creative industries into policies. Explore the strategies used by others and engage in discussions on how to establish a level playing field for culture and creative industries (CCSI) at the local, regional, and national levels.

Investors Forum
Discover the advantages of investing in creative industries. From gaming and media to fashion and music, the Creative Industries offer significant opportunities for investors. Join the EIT C&C Investment Club, which aims to become Europe’s largest club for investors, providing access to the Cultural and Creative sector that contributes €414 billion to the European value added.

Open Data of the Past Forum
Learn to use the Big Data of the Past for new approaches in the Cultural and Creative Sector, using state-of-the-art technologies and digital tools to open ways for new interpretations and views on the past. Experience the possibilities to re-live the past and learn for the future.

4:40pm Coffee Break
5:00pm Creative Skills Week Opening and Evening Event
Anticipating Creative Futures is the official opening of the first-ever Creative Skills Week 2023. The place to be for creatives, producers, leaders, cultural workers, managers, educators, crafters, grafters, changemakers and dreamers, who care about what the future holds for creative skills development. The EIT Culture & Creativity Days Vienna are part of the first-ever Creative Skills Week. Separate registration is required.