Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit 2009

• Innovation Philadelphia

Changing economic times require new thinking and new imperatives. We believe that it is time to take the creative economy to the next level.

Many conferences in the past have focused on defining the creative economy, measuring its size and identifying the industries comprising it. We must move from looking at the basic economic and social implications of the creative economy to delving into more complex discussions and calls to action. Now we are exploring the key question that everyone has – how do you do it? How do you develop a creative economy, from both the top down and the bottom up? What are the key elements, where are the pitfalls and who has been successful in making this happen?

The Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit will explore the complex ecology that makes up creative economies. We will look at all aspects of what creative ecologies need from physical space, to funding, to access to talent, to emerging technologies, to infrastructure and the policies necessary to create that ecology. We will explore how open source models of collaboration and innovation are changing the dynamics of organizations and how the next generation of leaders, both traditional and non-traditional are making things happen in their communities.

We invite you to not only attend, but to participate in this event which promises to embrace the same values it champions: innovation, creativity, collaboration, shared learning, technology and open source thinking.

Accommodations
Out-of-town visitors may reserve rooms at a reduced rate of $120 (plus tax) per night at The Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The Loews is located at 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia – directly across the street from the Convention Center. It doesn’t get more convenient than that! For hotel reservations, call (215) 231-7333 and mention the “Innovation Philadelphia - Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit” to take advantage of the room rate. Rooms must be booked by September 8, 2009.

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