PKF 2023
The theme of the third edition of the Prague Cultural Forum was our statement that “Culture is an investment”. The conference focused on the positive impacts and the transition of culture and KKO into the fields of human health, economics and the environment.
PKF 2023 took place on April 19—20, 2023 at the Archa Theatre in Prague. The theme “Culture is investment” attracted over 300 participants from Prague and the regions.
Program
PKF 2023 had three program blocks:
- Wellbeing — How does culture affect the health and wellbeing of individuals?
- ECONOMY — Can culture drive economic growth and development?
- ENVIRONMENT — How can culture help change the way we think about and care for the environment in which we live?
Wellbeing
More and more research shows the positive effects of culture and cultural and creative industries on the mental and physical health of people and society. These include mental well-being, stress reduction, social bonding, increased cognitive function, self-expression, increased physical activity or reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation. What does a well-established interdisciplinary cooperation abroad look like? How can we contribute to making culture more accessible and maximising its impact in our country? What data can we rely on?
Presenter: HANA SÍVOVÁ
Foreign Keynote:
RARITA ZBRANCA — coordinator and member of the Culture for Health research team, Cultural Centre Cluj//coordinator and member of the Culture for Health research team, Cluj Cultural Centre
Panelists:
DANIEL KREJCAR — Senior Clinical Psychologist, Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital
VENDULA JEŽKOVÁ — Manager of Educational Activities Prague Innovation Institute
VIKTOR DOČKAL — drama therapist, co-founder of the Association of Drama Therapists of the Czech Republic
KATEŘINA ŠEDÁ — artist
It's an economy
The cultural and creative sectors are the future of the European economy. They have unique cross-industry innovation potential, helping other sectors to kick-start and manage change, demonstrating our diversity around the world. They promote social cohesion in a number of areas such as architecture, cultural heritage, design, fashion, film, music, publishing, performing arts or video games. What value can KKO bring to other industries, especially business, and vice versa? Why do we not yet consider culture and the CCP as a unique source of wealth? And what systemic steps can the Czech KKO take to be as prepared as possible for the opportunities and challenges of the future?
Presenter: MARIO KUBAŠ
Foreign Keynote:
BERND FESEL — Founder of EIT Culture & Creativity, European Institute of Innovation and Technology//CEO EIT Culture & Creativity, European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Panelists:
RADEK ŠPICAR — Vice President (for Economic Policy and Export), Union of Industry and Transport of the Czech Republic
JAKUB BAKULE — cultural and creative sector expert, Creative Prague
MARTINA DLABAJOVÁ — MEP
Environnement
Culture and the cultural and creative sectors are the European route to a global mindset change. They offer new design principles and processes, engage communities in projects, strengthen the relationship with the places where we live. They educate the public, create partnerships or raise awareness about a variety of pressing issues of today. How do they incorporate the culture and KKO of cities from which we can learn and inspire in their running and strategies? What can the involvement of KKO and creatives in urban planning look like? What opportunities do European cross-cutting initiatives offer in this area?
Moderator:
PETR PROKOP
Foreign Keynote:
MALIN KOCK HANSEN — designer, Design and Architecture Norway//designer, Design and Architecture Norway (DOGA)
Panelists:
ZORA JAUROVÁ — expert on cultural policy and creative industries, Progresivne Slovakia
TOMÁŠ VÁCHA — Innovation Manager, ICT Operator
ROZÁLIE KAŠPAROVÁ — architect and urban planner, IPR Prague
