The conference will analyse the cultural dynamics which will shape Ireland’s economic, technological and political innovation agenda. Ireland must unlock the potential of cultural and creative industries to encourage entrepreneurship; move towards a creative economy by catalyzing the spill-over effects of cultural and creative industries in a wide range of economic and social contexts.
The event will promote and establish an interface between academia, government, business and the Irish public to foster the discussion of an important current social issue – innovation.
Cities play a unique role in the cultural impulses and environments that trigger novelty. The conference will focus on the cultural sources of economic value creation by addressing specifically Dublin’s urban, community and artistic culture and their contribution to the country's innovation agenda.
The conference will also investigate how the arts are used by organisations as sources and models for innovating their routines; how cultural and creative industries can be a strong growth area for employment in comparison to other economic sectors. It will critically analyse the impact of cultural activity for different economic contexts and the complex relationship between cultural production and social dynamics.
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