A European Capital of Culture clearly cannot only be a place of representation (of established cultures and traditions), it should also be a place of experimentation and innovation. From the general argument that we are now living in a knowledge society to specific policies dedicated to promoting creativity and innovation, the idea of the city as a laboratory for new social and economic forms has become central to EU, national and local strategies. But what does an experimental urban culture mean? Who are the main actors involved in these processes? What are the conditions of possibility for experimentation and innovation to take place?
Speakers:
Bas van Heur (Moderator – Maastricht University, Netherlands)
Marc Glaudemans (Stadslab, Tilburg, Netherlands)
Pascal Gielen (Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium)
Michelle Teran (Berlin, Germany)
