Bridging the Gap Between Creative Research and Practice: The DigiCreate Virtual Conference
The cultural and creative industries are undergoing a massive transformation. Rapid technological shifts, the integration of artificial intelligence, and changing economic landscapes are forcing us to rethink how we train, educate, and prepare talent for creative careers. However, addressing these changes successfully requires breaking down traditional professional silos.
On 16 July 2026, the DigiCreate Virtual Conference will bring together a diverse, cross-sector network of stakeholders to tackle these challenges under a unified theme: “Designing Creative Futures: From Research to Learning in Practice.”
A Collaborative Space for All Sectors
One of the core strengths of the upcoming conference is its inclusive, wide-reaching focus. This event is explicitly designed to transcend age groups and institutional barriers. It serves as an open meeting ground for a broad spectrum of the European creative ecosystem:
- Educators & VET Providers: Sharing new methodological frameworks and digital tools to enhance non-formal and vocational training.
- Higher Education & Researchers: Transmuting deep academic data into practical, real-world educational programming.
- Industry Professionals & Creative Experts: Aligning corporate and freelance market realities with institutional learning design.
- Policy-Makers & Civil Society: Developing strategic recommendations to structurally support workforce transitions.
- Young Professionals & Students: Bringing fresh perspectives and direct feedback from the frontline of the shifting labour market.
If you find the trajectory of creative skills, training models, and employment pathways relevant to your work, your voice is vital to this conversation.
What the Agenda Holds: Data, Panels, and Action
The conference is structured to move participants quickly from theory to interactive execution. Attendees will gain first-hand access to the results of a comprehensive international research study mapping the precise skill sets required by contemporary creative fields, alongside a look at the newly launched DigiCreate digital platform.
Beyond the frameworks, the event features an interdisciplinary panel of regional experts bridging the gap between research and practice:
- Veronica Bracaccini (Germany): Exploring the vital intersections of performing arts, community engagement, and project management to foster creative social impact.
- Luka Vušurović (Montenegro): Sharing insights on cultural diplomacy and innovative heritage management, demonstrating how to make history accessible to diverse modern audiences.
- Prof. Dr Tatjana Jovanović (Serbia): Analysing organisational transformation, the integration of AI in HR, and the future of work from a corporate and psychological perspective.
Shaping Strategic Recommendations Across Europe
Theory only goes so far; the afternoon sessions shift focus toward active collaboration. Through interactive breakout rooms, participants will directly choose their working groups to co-create actionable solutions. These focused tracks will target three high-priority areas:
- Supporting young creatives as they transition from formal education to stable employment.
- Nurturing agile, future-ready skill sets designed for shifting creative spaces.
- Evaluating the structural impacts of AI and emerging technologies on the evolution of creative careers.
The collaborative insights generated during these breakout sessions will directly inform the final strategic recommendations presented at the close of the conference.
Event Details & Registration
The DigiCreate Virtual Conference is fully complimentary to attend, and registration remains open. Secure your digital seat, bring your perspectives, and join the cross-European dialogue.
- Date: 16 July 2026
- Time: 10:00–16:00 CET
- Location: Online via Zoom
👉 Click Here to Register via Google Forms
🔗 Direct Zoom Meeting Access Link
📋 Review the Full Conference Programme & Promo Deck
(Note: To ensure a smooth, interactive experience, we recommend updating to the latest version of Zoom and joining the room 5–10 minutes prior to the 10:00 CET start time.)
Funding Agency: EACEA – European Education and Culture Executive Agency
Learn more about DigiCreate: https://digicreate-empower.eu/
101193474 — DigiCreate — ERASMUS-EDU-2024-VIRT-EXCH
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
