WCCE 2024
Theme
INCLUSIVELY CREATIVE: A SHIFTED REALITY
The theme of WCCE 2024 will explore the social and economic challenges posed by rapidly advancing technologies, with a particular focus on the rise of artificial intelligence, intellectual property rights, and creative ethics.
AI threatens to replace 85 million jobs by 2025, affecting many creative professions. The labour market is already undergoing transformation. However, some sectors of the creative economy, such as production and traditional crafts, are witnessing growth.
Joint efforts by countries and communities can ease the transition, reduce inequality, foster new market opportunities, and help protect environment. By 2030, the creative economy is projected to represent 10% of global GDP.
6 Sub-themes
Workforce Dynamics
Exploring the complexities of contemporary employment and the global shifts in the labour market driven by emerging technologies.
The Rise of Creative and Smart Cities
Creating infrastructure for a creative city while fostering interdisciplinary and cross-industry collaborations..
The Future of Creative Education
Identifying the essential skills creatives need in a shifting reality and shaping education to meet the demands of the modern labour market.
The Future of Arts, Creativity and IP in the Age of AI
Addressing the new legal challenges faced by all actors in the creative economy.
Inclusively Sustainable Futures
Ensuring inclusivity in creative industries and implementing ESG programmes to bolster sustainable growth in creative and cultural sectors.
The Evolution of Creative Lifestyles
Taking a look inside the creative industries: Developing new platforms and tools for communication, commerce, education, investment, and marketing.
