KEA European Affairs

✨ Last week, KEA was in Eindhoven for the EIT Culture & Creativity Partner Meeting! We’re excited to announce that KEA has officially joined the EIT Culture & Creativity community as a cooperation partner. Together with a dynamic mix of large companies, SMEs, cultural institutions, and public organizations, we’re uniting diverse expertise across the CCSI 🚀 Over the next few years, the consortium will be driving EIT’s mission to build a sustainable innovation ecosystem within the CCSI by: 1️⃣ Empowering students and professionals with the entrepreneurial skills needed for the green and digital transition. 2️⃣ Scaling innovative solutions in green technologies, digital transformation, and new business models to maximize societal and economic impact. 3️⃣ Accelerating the growth of CCSI ventures to enhance global competitiveness and resilience. With over 20 years of experience in cultural policy and creative industries, KEA brings valuable insights to the table. We look forward to using our expertise to help shape strategies and solutions that support the sector's growth and sustainability 🌍 #EITCultureCreativity #Innovation #CCSI #Sustainability #GreenTransition #DigitalTransformation #CreativeIndustries #Entrepreneurship #KEA #Partnership

🚀 Opportunity Alert! b.creative, the dynamic global network of cultural and creative entrepreneurs, is hiring a Deputy Project Manager! This role is perfect for those eager to shape the future of a vibrant community, grow international projects, and foster creativity. If you’re passionate about creative entrepreneurship and ready to help drive societal change, this is the perfect occasion for you! 📅 Deadline: November 18, 2024 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dBDs6c4P #CulturalEntrepreneurship #ProjectManagement #CreativeCommunity

Calling all Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS) professionals! 🎨📽️🎶 🔛 The #ARCHE_eu consultation survey is now live, and your voice is critical in shaping the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA)—a roadmap that will define research priorities and funding calls within the European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH), set to launch in 2026. Why should you get involved? - Help influence the research agenda that will drive projects across Europe for the next decade. - Connect the cultural and creative sectors with heritage and climate resilience initiatives, creating new opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. - This roadmap will guide upcoming calls for projects, opening doors for new partnerships and funding opportunities. 📢 Get involved: Access the consultation survey here: https://lnkd.in/dV_3mbbr #CulturalHeritage #ClimateChange #CreativeSectors #ResearchInnovation #Sustainability

🕯 The rise of #AI is reshaping #CCIs like never before. From music and literature to film production, AI drives innovation and raises important questions about ethics, intellectual property, and creative ownership. Our latest article explores how CCIs adapt to AI advancements, featuring key examples from the Hollywood strikes to industries-driven protocols and the development of the AI Act. 👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3zZZ1Lp

🇷🇴 Last Thursday KEA's MD, Arthur Le Gall, was in #Timisoara for the #UNeCC Annual Conference, which focused on the Impact and Legacy of the #EuropeanCapitalsofCulture Programme. 💡 Arthur joined the plenary session, "The Legacy Challenge: How Cities Achieve Lasting Positive Effects After the ECoC Year" alongside Silvia Fierascu (Lecturer and Researcher, West University of Timisoara) and Carlo Ferretti(Head of Research and Innovation, Materahub)and presented early insights from the ongoing interim evaluation of the European Capital of Culture Programme 2020-2033—led by Ecorys. 🔦 To discover more about the conference and the insightful sessions, check out the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gRjRwd8D

💡 KEA's founder, Philippe Kern, has joined an esteemed group of CCIs experts, including Anna Whicher, Cristina Farinha, Daria Golebiowska, Paul Hekkert, Ellen Loots, Pierluigi Sacco, and Toni Attard, as advisors to the #HorizonEurope collaborative platform ekip. Together, they will advise the EKIP consortium in developing groundbreaking policies to make open innovation processes the new standard in the CCIs!

🌟 It's official now - we are EXCENTRIC! We are excited to announce that the European Commission has officially counter-signed the grant agreement for EXCENTRIC, our new Horizon Europe project, set to begin in February 2025! 🎉 EXCENTRIC (Excelling Human-Centric Collaborative Ecosystems for Smart Digital Transition in CCSI) aims to drive the digital transition for sustainable and responsible growth in the European Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI), particularly in live music, festivals, theatre, and museums. With Erasmus University Rotterdam leading the project and a total budget of almost €3,5 mln over the next three years, we will develop Collaborative Data Practices through six pilot programs across Europe, empowering organizations to leverage data-driven innovations in programming, pricing, and audience engagement. By fostering a human-centric approach and supporting digital tool adoption, EXCENTRIC seeks to break down silos and enable ecosystem-wide innovation across the CCSI.   Stay tuned as we embark on this journey alongside  Ars Electronica, Waag Futurelab, MUSEUM BOOSTER, KEA European Affairs, Fondazione Romaeuropa, Računalniški muzej / Computer History Museum Slovenia, Oulu2026 - European Capital of Culture 2026, CTL Cultural Trend Lisbon, Stadt Dortmund, European Festivals Association, Live DMA, Europeana

🎉 This September KEA has celebrated its 25th anniversary! Since 1999, we’ve pioneered groundbreaking research and strategic advice, from advising the European Commission to supporting global governments. As we look ahead, KEA remains dedicated to harnessing the power of culture to drive sustainable development and innovation. Discover more about our journey and future vision in our latest article! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eNTQNd  #CulturalPolicy #Innovation #CreativeEconomy #KEA25Years

🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce Emanuele Rolando, the newest addition to our team as an intern. With a background in cultural and creative economics and experience in cultural policy assessment, Emanuele brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our projects, and we can’t wait to see the great things we’ll accomplish together! Join us in giving Emanuele a warm welcome 👋 https://bit.ly/3zvrLLN

📰 September Cultural Policy Wrap-up: key developments shaping the future of the CCS globally September has been an eventful month for cultural policy, with several key initiatives and documents released that will shape the cultural and creative sectors in the years to come. Highlights include the G7 Culture Ministers’ Naples Declaration, and the recognition of culture in the United Nations’ "Pact for the Future." Additionally, we’ve seen the appointment of a new European Commissioner for Culture, the presentation of a new EU study on cultural policy, and a policy brief from the European Commission on competition in AI and virtual worlds, exploring the impact of these technologies on the cultural sector. To dive deeper into these developments and their implications, read our full September Cultural Policy Wrap-up here https://lnkd.in/d5b2bK6s #CulturalPolicy #CreativeSectors #G7Culture #UNPactForTheFuture #VirtualWorlds #EUPolicy