United for a new future online conference
The first opportunity since COVID-19 for a direct dialogue of the Cultural and Creative Sectors with Commissioner Gabriel, the European Parliament and the Council.
Following a virtual meeting of EU Ministers of Culture held on 19 May 2020, Commissioner Gabriel proposed an online conference with the cultural sector, where the main EU policy-makers would meet the CCS stakeholders to reflect on what has been done till now in response to the crisis and to plan together for a new future.
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Topics
THE STATE OF THINGS. REFLECT
The coronavirus pandemic plunged the EU Creative and cultural sectors into an unprecedented crisis. It is hard to predict the future but it is our responsibility to actively work hand in hand together and find new ways of combating the consequences. We are building a joint platform of reflection and dialog along with policies that will help, empower and bring the cultural and creative sectors to the forefront.
UNITED WE STAND. REACT
These last months creative and cultural initiatives have been emerging, reacting in a state of urgency not only to support the sector and people but to inspire and give hope. In parallel the European Commission and the European Parliament have been working to form new policies and release funds towards the affected communities. The new multi annual financial framework and a recovery plan will include a special focus on culture and creativity.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. PLAN
Facing the near future challenges the creative and cultural ecosystem has to be heard and supported. There is no better way of planning than planning together. There is no better moment than now to co-design and co-provide. We – all together – must create a safe environment, which reflects a healthy society and retains creativity at all times. Our next strategies will enable the extension of capacity and new ideas production forming a roadmap for recovery.
Speakers
Mariya Gabriel
Nina Obuljen-Koržinek
Sabine Verheyen
Christian Ehler
Petra Kammerevert
Johannes Ebert
Tere Badia
Elise Phamgia
Pauline Durand-Vialle
Vassilis Charalampidis
Wolf Kühr
Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör
Dimitris Papazoglou
Evi Stefani
Margriet Schavemaker
Vassil Vladimirov
Hannah Conway
Dubravka Jurišić
Program
10:30 – 10:50
THE STATE OF THINGS. REFLECT
Creatives Unite opening note, Dubravka Jurisic, Creative FLIP
Welcome note, Johannes Ebert, Goethe-Institut, Creative FLIP Lead
Welcome address by Commissioner Mariya Gabriel and
Nina Obuljen-Koržinek, Minister of Culture, Croatian EU Presidency
10:50 – 11:45
UNITED WE STAND. REACT
MEP Sabine Verheyen, Chair of the CULT Committee
MEP Christian Ehler,
MEP Petra Kammerevert
Policies and measures as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic
CreativesUnite GOOD PRACTICE INITIATIVES
MakersxCovid (France)
Wolf Kühr, VOLUMES
Creatives for Vienna (Austria)
Elisabeth Noever-Ginthör, Vienna Business Agency
Greek designers call for action (Greece)
Dimitris Papazoglou & Evi Stefani, Designers Act
A digital exhibition about Amsterdam in the age of corona (The Netherlands)
Margriet Schavemaker, Amsterdam Museum
IIlustration Pop-Up Vol. 3 Online Exclusive (Bulgaria)
Vasil Vladimirov, KO-OP coworking and art space
11:45 – 13:00
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. PLAN
Tere Badia,
Culture Action Europe
Elise Phamgia,
Liveurope
Pauline Durand-Vialle,
Federation of European Film Directors
Vassilis Charalampidis,
European Creative Hubs Network
SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE:
moderated discussion with all speakers
WRAPPING UP AND CLOSING WORDS BY
Commissioner Gabriel