'The Future Is Not What It Used To Be' is a three-day, interdisciplinary working conference on new culture strategies. The programme offers thought-provoking keynotes, hands-on workshops, in depth masterclasses and think tanks, all with an international character.

The conference provocatively questions what the prospects are for cultural organizations and organizers operating in a future of reduced resources and a changing European society. European cultural workers and artists from over 20 countries will discuss innovative solutions for issues such as:
 
What are the current and developing organizational structures and to what extent will they meet the needs of the future?
 
How can we increase knowledge exchange between the cultural, commercial and social sectors?
 
These and other key issues will form the basis for in-depth discussions, workshops and presentations. An artistic programme will complement the conference.
 
What to expect?
- Thought-provoking keynote speeches
- In-depth two-day workshops, masterclasses and think-thanks focusing on specific areas of interest
- Workshops led by experts and facilitators from the creative, social and cultural sectors from all over Europe
- Workshop and masterclass topics include developing future scenarios, low-fi architecture, environmental sustainability, audience development, cultural campaigning, informal professional development opportunities, new economic models and strategic marketing.
- An informal atmosphere in creative surroundings
- Ample opportunity for networking
- Lunches and dinners are included
- Artistic programme in Melkweg & P60

Early-bird registrations close on 31 January 2014.

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