CreativeD launching event 20th October 09

CreativeD was launched last 20th October, coinciding with the Dublin Innovation Week, bringing together the creative industries in Dublin as a sector for the first time.

The event was opened by Minister of State for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary, TD and included a panel debate on the development of the Creative Industries in Dublin with; Dr Chris Horn, Co-founder Iona Technologies and member of the Government Innovation Taskforce and Damini Kumar, European Ambassador of the Year of Creativity and Innovation.

A performance of Irish composer, Jonathan Nangle’s "(sighing): oh...but we were monsters, for 4-channel tape, 2 resonating snare drums and video" highlighted the potential for collaboration and innovation between different elements of the creative industries.

During the second part of the event an interactive workshop using the World Café concept took place, where key questions such as: suggestions to stimulate investment and optimizing links between education bodies, research centres and the creative sector were addressed.

Photos from the speakers and participants during the event

From left to right, Dr Chris Horn Co-founder of Iona Technologies and member of the Government Innovation Task Force; Damini Kumar, European Ambassador for Creativity & Innovation and Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Labour Affairs during the launching of CreativeD at the Digital Hub.

From left to right, Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Labour Affairs; Dr Chris Horn co-founder of Iona Technologies and member of the Government Innovation Task Force and Damini Kumar, European Ambassador for Creativity & Innovation during the launching of CreativeD at the Digital Hub.

From left to right, Peter J Finnegan, Director of International Relations & Research of Dublin City Council, Clodagh O’Brien, Innovation coach for the creative industries; Dr Stephen Brennan, Director of Marketing & Strategy of the Digital Hub Development Agency; Dara Calleary TD Minister for Labour Affairs; Greg Swift, CEO of the Dublin City Enterprise Board; Karan Thompson, Innovation coach for the creative industries; Damini Kumar European Ambassador for Creativity & Innovation and Dr Chris Horn Co-founder of Iona Technologies and member of the Government Innovation Task Force during the launching of CreativeD at the Digital Hub.

Peter J Finnegan, Director of the International Relations & Research of Dublin City Council during the presentation of the CreativeD launching event.

Dara Calleary TD Minister of Labour Affairs during the presentation of the CreativeD launching event.

Peter J Finnegan, Director of the International Relations & Research Dept of Dublin City Council and the broadcasting crew.

Participants during the CreativeD Open Session and workshop