Big Ideas & Perspectives

By Bodil Malmström

Europe’s music sector must embrace open innovation to compete globally

Europe’s music sector can only stay competitive if it treats open innovation as a shared task. ...

By Bodil Malmström

The challenge isn´t creativity—but connectivity

The creative and cultural industries are vibrant, innovative, and essential to a dynamic society....

By Caroline Wendt

The Creative Industries as a Catalyst in Innovation Districts

Across Europe, a collaborative effort is underway to propose new innovation policies centred around the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). ...

By Bodil Malmström

Ancient skills hold the key to a more sustainable world

At a time with of rapid technology changes, it is easy to forget about ancient skills that have been refined across generations. ...

By Bodil Malmström

Traditions as tools for innovation

Crafts-led innovation is all about using traditional craft skills—like weaving, pottery, wood carving, leatherwork, or glassblowing...

By Caroline Wendt

CCI: Many inventions, but little innovation

A sign-language-speaking ghost in the form of a hologram in a theatre production, and a circus tent that can be set up in record time. ...

By Bodil Malmström

“It’s an exciting time to work in XR right now”

XR technologies transcends mere technology—it’s a gateway to reimagining the limits of art,...

By Bodil Malmström

New jobs ahead in the Cultural and Creative sector

Navigating the fine line between AI-driven efficiency and the indispensable value of human...

By Katerina Kalimera

New European Bauhaus Could Boost Innovation and Sustainable Development in Košice

In June 2024, Košice hosted its first ekip policy...

By Bodil Malmström

The climate transition can be a pathway to a better everyday life, not a constraint

In today's society, we face major challenges in terms of sustainability and the green transition. ...

By Bodil Malmström

AI and CCI – a myriad of possibilities but also challenges

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with the cultural and creative industries...


Cultural and creative industries enabling green transition

Invitation for Policy workshop on Cultural and creative industries enabling green transition...