Sign up for the CreativeD network
What is CreativeD?
In 2009, Smart Industries are those that integrate creativity and innovation…..
CreativeD, is a network-based programme specifically designed for the creative industries and is the first of its kind in Dublin. Its aim is to define, develop and promote creative businesses and to ensure that individually and collectively the creative industries become a significant force in our new economy.
If you want to be at the forefront of the transforming the creative industries in Dublin, CreativeD is for you.
What’s involved?
CreativeD is a programme of business supports bringing participants on a journey which translates creativity into innovative action delivered through:
- Meetings
- Workshops
- Networking events
- Online forums
- Seminars
- Skills development sessions
The first event will be held on 20th October 2009, coinciding with Dublin Innovation Week. Events and interaction will continue at regular intervals until mid-2011.
All events will be held in locations in Dublin and at varying times of the day to suit participant businesses. Events are geared towards business sustainability and relevance to emerging trends in the marketplace. Programme content includes:
- Idea generation to commercialisation
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Accessing available funding
- Developing and building on an innovation culture in your business
- Effective pitching
- Developing partnerships
- Understanding support structures and Government policy
CreativeD is part of a wider European initiative which is being mirrored in a number of other European locations.
CreativeD is developed and facilitated by Creative Coaches with specific industry experience across a range of sectors. The coaches are specialists in Innovation and Creativity processes utilised in the Stanford Research Institute, California.
Why?
- Networking and building links and potential collaboration with contemporaries in the creative industries
- Enhanced ability to identify and respond to new business opportunities
- Developing/building on an innovation culture in your business
- Application of processes for business improvement including Rapid Ideas Improvement Sessions to catapult concepts to the marketplace
- Accessing industry expertise and key influencers for your business
- Establishing a representation mechanism within the creative industries in Dublin
- Facilitating engagement and potential collaboration with creative industry counterparts throughout Europe
Who are the Creative Industries?
- Advertising
- Architecture
- Crafts
- Cultural Tourism - Festivals and Events, Culinary Arts, Tours
- Design
- Designer Fashion
- Digital Media
- Film, Video and Photography
- Publishing
- Software Applications, Computer Games and Electronic Publishing
- Television and Radio
- The Arts - Music, Visual, Literary and Performing Arts
When does it start?
“Capitalize on Your Creativity”
10:00—13:30 Tuesday 20th October 2009 @ Auditorium, Digital Exchange Building, Digital Hub, Dublin 8.
To book your place please visit:
www.dceb.ie/event-calendar/networking
How do I join CreativeD?
To become a member of CreativeD log on to www.dceb.ie/event-calendar/networking
If you require further information please contact our team at (01) 4293600.
The annual subscription to the programme is €100.00.
Closing date for receipt of applications for the complete programme is: Friday 2nd October 2009.
Networking and building links and potential collaboration