The seminar in Poznań will focus on two research questions. First one concerns what role the concentration of creative and cultural industries plays at different geographical scales and contexts? In particular, how do these concentrations work in small towns and rural areas versus the more traditional larger city perspective?

Another key theme of the workshop will be the challenges and opportunities of the development of creative regions in Central and Eastern Europe. Speakers will be asked to present papers on case studies, investigations and experiences of the creative industries in cities and regions with special reference to their contribution to region’s competitiveness and innovativeness.

The range of papers should cover both theoretical perspectives and practical examples of the problems faced by researchers in trying to understand the role of creative industries in peripheral areas as well as the issues on creative regions in Central and Eastern Europe.

Deadline to submit your abstract: 15th June 2011