The Forum for Creative Europe will take place on 26-27 March 2009 in Prague.

The conference aims at recognising the unique contribution of art and culture to the development and utilisation of Europe’s creative potential and at reinforcing the perception of art and culture as the primary source of inspiration for European creativity. It draws on the notion that art and culture are, just like science and research, the starting point for the search for, and formation of, efficient strategies leading to social and economic prosperity and in effect to a full-fledged life.

The objective of the ministerial conference held as part of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union is to highlight the unique potential of creativity in forming an open civil society and strengthening Europe’s global competitiveness. The conference will introduce the notion of creativity and its role in the changes of contemporary society and modes of its application in education and economy.