The ENCATC 2011 aims to offfer possibilities for interaction, communciation and networking as well as for knowledge building. Researchers, academics, cultural operators and students will have the opportunity to work, expeirence and share information during the event.

Themes discussed at this year’s conference will include among others the European Capitals of Culture, Production of Sporting Events, Future of Cultural Management, Pedagogy as
a Tool for Crossing Boundaries and Networking in Cultural Sector. The ENCATC 2011 Annual Conference will be composed of several components: the ENCATC General Assembly and Election of the ENCATC Board, the 2011 CPRA Ceremony, the Young Cultural Policy Researchers Forum, Working Group Meetings and the accompanying Study Visits. Study Vists could include trips to The Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE), the Contemporary Art Museum (Kiasma), Nokia, the Music House in Helsinki, the Finnish Opera, the Nordic Culture Point, Music Export Finland and the Culture Factory Korjaamo.

For the second time, ENCATC will organise a Research Session (previously entitled Scientific Committee). This Session will provide the opportunity for ENCATC Members to present
Research Papers to be discussed in 1-3 group meetings being held simultaneously.

Further information will be available soon on the ENCATC website: http://www.encatc.org