Dr Peter Kurz

Cultural & Creative industries as the Infrastructure of a "Place-based Economy"

"Creative industries as a driver of urban prosperity and growth" - this narrative has passed its zenith. Disillusionment has set in, in politics and in the sector, and it is high time for a new (self-)description. Peter Kurz uses his experience of local politics to formulate what the creative industries can achieve beyond promises of growth: As a local shaping force that generates density, diversity and interaction – and thus creates the basis that cities and regions need for innovation and resilience. And how it must position itself in order to be heard politically again.

What Supports the Future? Creativity Between Politics, Practice & Perspective

Building on the impulse from Dr Peter Kurz and the session "Creativity as the Infrastructure of the Future", the participants will discuss how creativity can become a supporting pillar for social cohesion, economic transformation and democratic resilience. The focus will be on questions of governance, responsibility and impact as well as concrete approaches to structurally strengthen framework conditions.

This panel will be held in English.

Creative Economic Policy: Shaping a New Narrative

How can the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) be strengthened as a social force for innovation, crisis solutions and cooperation?

Dr Matthias Rauch, Dr Bastian Lange, Dr Peter Kurz and Ekaterina Travkina will discuss with you key points for a new economic policy narrative – for municipalities, federal states, the federal government and the EU.

What are we working on?
We will discuss these questions, among others: What is the concrete role of NPPs in economic policy? What do you demand for a creative and sustainable policy? What additional networks are needed between stakeholders from politics, business and civil society?

What can you contribute?
Your wishes, expectations and ideas for a dynamic, creative economic policy. We collect, summarize and share the results with all interested parties. Open to everyone! Come along, get involved – let's shape the future of the NPP together.

What is the aim?
The dialogue workshop is intended to provide a space to develop a new narrative for the NPP together with experts and participants – concrete, participatory and solution-oriented.

This workshop will be held in English.