Think Tank Events

An international conference, sharing experience of public participation in city planning. » Read more

How is Aarhus doing compared to other Danish and European cities, and in which areas can Aarhus do better? » Read more

New Directions conference explored how the local and international music industry can contribute to the development of European cities. » Read more

Twenty ways to make your city a better place space at the Picnic was co-organised by the Cloudwatcher, and offered visitors an exciting programme of lectures, presentations, films and master-classes. » Read more

Results, difficulties, and the relationship between professional institutions and civic associations, volunteer enthusiasts, and state and local administrations regarding knowledge and conservation of industrial heritage and its conversion to new uses... » Read more

The seminar was closely connected to the New World Neighbourhood Society's Public Planning Project and discussed new approaches to public space planning. » Read more

Creative Economy and Beyond examined the role of creativity in the economy and society.  » Read more

The seminar focused on children and young people. » Read more

The seminar launched a creative discussion about the opportunities and challenges of the upcoming Helsinki Music Centre. » Read more

As the global economic and financial crisis bites, European Capitals of Culture are faced with new challenges. » Read more

Guerilla Gardening in Budapest! » Read more

We discussed the issues of social entrepreneurship, the possibilities for its development in Moscow, and opportunities for public-private partnerships to work on urban development issues. » Read more

Realizing prosperity and progress is often about building trust, peaceful relations and the ground on which creativity can flourish. » Read more

Andrew Shoben shared his experiences on creativity in urban spaces at the Festival of Commercial Art 09.  » Read more

The seminar brought together urban influencers from Latvia to discuss the creation, development and maintenance of creative physical space. » Read more

Can we turn the economic downturn into an opportunity?  » Read more

The forum in Vilnius discussed the impact of culture on a city. » Read more

Using the arts and culture to promote well-being and economic competitiveness is a subject on which there is currently too little discussion. » Read more

The Creative Cities conference in Prague explored the potential of creativity and creative industries and their role in the bidding process for the European Capital of Culture.  » Read more

Creativity thrives when diverse people and ideas can be brought together into situations that allow ideas to mix and meld. » Read more