The program of the event consists of blocks. The Investment Forum will analyze possible business strategies of companies. Through the Innovation Lab, we will then explore how strategic policy decisions and regulations affect the business environment. The conference aims to come up with inspiring solutions on how to best support creativity, innovation and the circular economy.
The event therefore addresses a wide range of participants – creatives, public administration, politicians, entrepreneurs and directors of creative centers and openlabs. That is why it will offer not only a conference program but also practical and ideation workshops.
Creative and Cultural Partnership as a Catalyst for Regeneration
Working with and for the creative and cultural sector delivers regional development, attracts audience and visitor numbers, reaps economic gains, support place renewal and identity. Getting to know your creative and cultural community and working with them in partnership to support their development needs and their innovation and growth ambitions helps both the sector, its citizens and the region to flourish.
How Can Open Workshops and Creative Hubs Drive Innovation?
This panel discussion will show how creative centers and openlabs foster entrepreneurial, social and artistic innovation. The aim is to offer broad inspiration through the experiences of small and large institutions with different focuses.
Vision for Cultural and Creative Industries: How can the Czech Republic leverage creativity?
Two speakers will offer different perspectives on the role of creativity in the Czech Republic. We will discuss its future in the areas of innovation, business, culture, and societal resilience.
A panel discussion of experts from different regions of the Czech Republic, presenting different models of openlabs and creative centers. It will showcase their activities from education to innovation support and critically evaluate the conditions for their establishment and operation.
A dynamic presentation of innovative projects from the Czech Republic and abroad that have been created through the collaboration of companies and creatives. We will demonstrate how the cultural and creative industries contribute to innovation and the development of the circular economy in specific examples.
L4F Investment Forum
A pitching session where small and medium-sized enterprises will present their business plans to a panel of experts. Both international and domestic companies will showcase how cultural and creative industries can be leveraged to enhance the value of products and services. The Investment Forum will highlight the essential role of creativity in the circular economy. Presenting companies will include participants from the international project Label4Future and the winner of the Czech round of the Creative Business Cup.
Re-vape – Turning E-Cigarettes into Power Banks
Re-vape is a successful student project that contributes to environmental protection through innovative e-waste recycling. Their workshop offers a chance to learn how to sustainably repurpose used e-cigarettes by turning them into functional power banks. The workshop involves hands-on work with power modules and 3D-printed components, giving participants the skills needed to create their own power bank. Workshop capacity is limited, and on-site registration will be available.
HW Lab, Maker Institute, Make Designers - Pop-Up Open Workshops
Together with Make Designers and Maker Institute, HW Lab presents pop-up open workshops – a space where visitors can explore the tools and equipment of a FabLab, try out 3D printing, CNC machines, or laser cutting, and learn how such a space can operate in a city or school environment.
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