Creativity meets Clusters 2024

The 2nd edition of the International matchmaking event for Cultural and Creativity enterprises, organised by Distretto Produttivo Puglia Creativa and Consorzio Puglia Culture - Regione Puglia, in partnership with Unioncamere/Enterprise Europe Network, EIT Culture & Creativity, ARTLAB will take place in Swabian Castle in Bari on November, 19-20.

With 4 high-level panel sessions and 6 thematic sessions featuring 30 speakers, over 140 attendees, and a mix of 300 formal and informal meetings during the matchmaking, this edition yearns to be a great opportunity for all CC stakeholders.

Inspiring plenary sessions, informative workshops

The event brings together cluster organizations; business support organisations; European, national, regional or local political decision-makers or authorities; research organisations; cultural and creative enterprises from a large number of European and international countries to become protagonists in the definition of new visions and strategies for the growth of the European and international cultural and creative ecosystem. 

The conference will offer insights into how stakeholders integrate and implement the Commission’s vision on the ground and to generate new business contacts and contracts.

The 4 plenary sessions will address pivotal topics - Challenges and opportunities of creative transformation, Investments and prospects, Connections between creativity and artificial intelligence, social inclusion, sustainability, skills - providing a deep dive into key drivers like skills, funding, and technology, and stimulating debates on clusters’ possible actions to shape the future of the CC ecosystem.

The 6 parallel sessions will provide a space dedicated to entrepreneurs to arrange presentations and learn about achievements or innovative projects in the field of performing arts, audiovisual and gaming, design, media & communication, heritage…

Furthermore, the conference will showcase the results of EU cluster initiatives under various funding opportunities.

The Matchmaking

The matchmaking event will actively encourage cooperation among clusters and members through networking: a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners, whether you are looking for future project partners or specific products or services for your organization.