The agenda of the Year is set by the events being organised by the European Commission and its Partners. A great variety of events is already planned in the framework of the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009.
January
12.01.2009 – 13.01.2009
Paris - Conférence européenne sur les enjeux de la promotion du design
L'APCI (Agence pour la promotion de la création industrielle) organise à Paris, les 12 et 13 janvier 2009 une conférence sur l'intégration du design dans les politiques de soutien à l'innovation et dans les stratégies...more >
20.01.2009 – 21.01.2009
Brussels - Launch of the Year to highlight the artistic dimension of creativity and innovation
The two largest representative European organisations for higher arts education AEC (European Association of Conservatoires) and ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts) are organising a special event in the framework of...more >
26.01.2009 – 26.01.2009
Barcellona - The Creativity and Innovation in cultural cooperation projects
The seminar "Creativity and Innovation in cultural cooperation projects" is organised by the University of Barcelona in close partnership with ENCATC (European Network of Cultural Administration Training Centre). This...more >
March
02.03.2009 – 03.03.2009
Brussels - Conference – Exhibition: Creativity & Innovation – Best Practice from EU Programmes
The Directorate-General for Education and Culture is organising a Conference to be held in Brussels on 2 and 3 March 2009, in the framework of the European Year of Creativity and Innovation. Through its policies and programmes...more >
April
01.04.2009 – 30.04.2009
Brussels - ORBIS PICTUS exhibition - The Gate to the World of Creative Human Imagination
The legendary ORBIS PICTUS exhibition conceived by the artist Petr Nikl has been given the status of an accompanying event for the Czech Presidency of the European Union. The exhibition will be presented in April 2009 in Brussels...more >
21.04.2009 – 22.04.2009
Brussels - EYIC 2009: Europe's vibrant regions and cities will showcase their talents
As proposed by President Luc Van den Brande, the Committe of the Regions (CoR) will host a conference on 21 and 22 April 2009 showcasing innovative ideas and best practices from Europe's vibrant regions and cities and highlight...more >
May
06.05.2009 – 14.05.2009
Brussels - First European SME Week
The first European SME Week, taking place from 6 to 14 May 2009, is a campaign to promote entrepreneurship across Europe and to inform entrepreneurs about support available for them at European, national and local level.more >
16.05.2009 – 17.05.2009
Ispra - Creative Italian Schools Competition
On 16th May 2009, the Joint Research Centre in Ispra will open its doors to the public to coincide with the celebration of 50 years of the JRC Ispra site. The day's programme will include visits to scientific laboratories...more >