Call for Participation: Europe's Creative Regions and Cities 06-01-2009 In the context of the
European Year of
Creativity and Innovation 2009, the Committee of the Regions and the
European Commission are jointly organising a two-day forum, on 20 and 21 April
2009. The Forum will showcase the creativity of Europe’s regions and cities and
demonstrate the importance of creativity and innovation for economic
development.
The Forum has two broad aims. First, to create a platform for exchanging best
practices among those regions, cities and experts who have expertise in
promoting creative industries and innovative approaches in the areas of Arts and
Culture; Science, Research and Innovation; Media, Information and Communication
Technologies; Urban Development and Urban Creativity; and Social Innovations.
Second, to showcase, with the help of the CoR members, 100 young creative
talents from all over Europe. These creative talents might be artists,
architects, designers, film directors, internet experts or others who have
contributed to the development of the local economy, for example by setting up
their own businesses.
Regions, cities as well as "young talent" candidates are invited to send
their applications by 31st January 2009. Fill in the form below and send it to
the Committee of the Regions by
email:
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