7 – 8 MARCH 2018
‘Beyond the Creative Economy? – Trends and Issues in National and Regional Economies’
The South African Cultural Observatory is pleased to invite you to our 2018 International Conference, due to take place on 7 and 8 March 2018, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
The conference will explore matters that challenge growth within the creative economy and how best to mirror, mitigate and solve these problems within the sector. Within the global context, we hope to examine and find parallels and regional successes we can draw from. The role of technology and popular culture in influencing trends will also be examined.
We are excited to announce the conference theme: ‘Beyond the Creative Economy?’- Trends and Issues in National and Regional Economies’
This major theme will be supported by a series of sub-themes including:
- Culture & the Creative Economy: Area Studies
- BRICS
- Africa
- Popular Culture
- The Future of Work in the Creative Economy
- Funding for Arts, Culture & Heritage
- Cultural Rights & Participation
- Cultural Policy
- Re-visioning the Creative Economy
We would be delighted if you could join us for two days of intense discussions, debate and deliberations that will advance the arts, culture and heritage sectors and the creative and cultural industries.
CONFERENCE DETAILS:
Date: 7 and 8 March 2018
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Time: Registration starts at 8am; Conference from 9am – 5pm
Please join us by registering to attend on our website or submitting an abstract or proposal to join our esteemed panel of keynote speakers and presenters.
We look forward to hosting you at this important conference of the industry to explore critical topics regarding the creative economy and development.