German Creative Economy Summit

Kreativ Gesellschaft

March 6, 2024, 10.00 am – March 7, 6.00 pm

The Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft is organizing the first summit for the entire creative industry on March 6 and 7.

The Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft is organizing the first summit for the entire creative industry: the German Creative Economy Summit on March 6 and 7 at Kampnagel, Hamburg.

You can expect inspiring discussions, networking opportunities and a program with topics that are as diverse as the creative industries themselves - from megatrends and creative AI to corporate culture and new work. The first speakers have already been published, with more to follow.

The German Creative Economy Summit is the platform for 1,000 creative professionals and companies from the creative industries (design, games, software, advertising, architecture, music, art, books, press, broadcasting, performing & visual arts) as well as decision-makers from politics, science, associations and national funding institutions to come together - with the aim of improving the framework conditions for action, work and business in Germany.

The topics: Creative AI, financing, market development, internationalization, innovation, social systems, sustainability, urban development, skilled workers, regulations, frameworks & laws as well as visibility & perception.

The program: keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions and of course an after-show party

Tickets are available now: Tickets

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