The event was attended by researchers, creatives, designers, and project partners from the T.A.B. project, which is funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme. The event focused on the interaction between urban and rural areas, as well as the role of AI and future technologies in connecting people, talent and places.
The three-day programme began with the scientific conference ‘Big City Life on the Countryside: AI, Creativity, Nature & People', at which speakers from universities, cultural organisations, and the technology sector presented research ideas and gave keynote speeches. Topics covered included AI-driven innovation, urban biodiversity, sustainable cultural ecosystems, digital health, and the role of creativity in social change.
The Creative Sprint took place over the following two days.
Participants worked in interdisciplinary teams on real-life case studies concerning regional development, innovation ecosystems and social engagement. With the help of moderators, the teams developed concepts and prototypes, which they presented in a final session. The sprint concluded with a feedback round and the presentation of certificates to participants.
During a special workshop for T.A.B. partners, the ways in which art-based approaches can enhance innovation processes and foster impact-driven collaboration were also explored.
The strong networking element of the event, which included informal meetings, group work sessions and partner meetings, was invaluable. This promoted cross-sectoral exchange and established new connections that will support future collaboration within the T.A.B. project and beyond.
The T.A.B. Creative Sprint & Conference emphasised the importance of international collaboration and the synergy between technology, creativity, and research.
You can access the T.A.B. brochure on the conference and the Creative Sprint via the following link: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9a53708467.html#page/1