Creative Hubs have become new models for creative enterprises to grow, and invaluable mechanisms of change and assets to the creative sector. Creative hubs are uniquely diverse in structure, sector and services, qualifying them as a great driver for growth, competitiveness and innovation in the creative industries. They range from collective and co-operative, to labs and incubators; and can be sta
tic, mobile or online. In addition to encouraging collaboration, generating distinctive cultural practice, and offering much needed exhibition and events space, they also bring added value to agendas in regeneration, tourism, inward investment and education. The European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN) aims to:
• create a community of experienced creative hubs leaders across Europe
• enhance the ecosystem that supports the resilience and growth of the creative hubs sector
• promote creative hubs as innovative models to European policy makers and funders
Creative hubs managers from Europe and beyond will be able to:
• connect with peers and gain access to a community of hubs
• visit inspiring creative hubs across Europe
• exchange best practice and strengthen skills
• learn about successful and sustainable business models
