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PICNIC 08 Themes

Collaborative Creativity

The main theme of PICNIC’08 is “Collaborative Creativity” in its many guises. We will look at new and connected forms of intelligence and creativity, from the fields of entertainment, science, the arts and business. From the global brain to crowd-sourced design, from data visualization techniques to fostering creativity; from connected cities to connected souls: in a series of ground-breaking presentations, discussions and debates we will explore the future of collaborative creativity and its implications for us all.

Below some of the themes the PICNIC’08 Conference will explore:

The Global Mind What happens if everyone is connected to everyone, all the time? PICNIC explores collaborative creative processes that involve large groups of people.

The Tupperware Economy Friends’ referrals are at the heart of new ‘advertising’ programmes. Social networks are commercial ventures that interlink communication and commerce in new ways.

Almost Real Advances in technology are also connecting us in new ways. From 3D cinema, to life video interactions and from 4K video to distributed opera, PICNIC explores reality in its new digital guise.

Future Urban Spaces Cities are experiments in new social forms, based on real-time information and feedback. How can we develop sustainable cities?

Creative Leadership How can leaders orchestrate creativity and innovation in an age of collaboration?

Domination of Infotainment Today more than ever, we can follow events as they unfold. The adrenaline of live reporting, turns news in to a game.

  • The Global Mind

    One of PICNIC 08 themes

    What happens if everyone is connected to everyone else, all the time? Join the PICNIC and develop processes that engage mass ...

  • Almost Real

    One of PICNIC 08 themes

    Advances in technology connect us in new ways. From 3D cinema, to live video interactions and from 4K video to distributed opera. ...

  • Creative Leadership

    One of PICNIC 08 themes

    How can leaders orchestrate creativity and innovation in an age of collaboration? Inspire others at PICNIC with your own ideas.

  • The Tupperware Economy

    One of PICNIC 08 themes

    Friends' referrals are at the heart of new 'advertising' programmes. Social networks are commercial ventures that link communication and ...

  • Future Urban Spaces

    One of PICNIC 08 themes

    Cities are experiments in new social forms, based on real-time information and feedback. How can we make our cities more sustainable? ...

  • Domination of Infotainment

    One of PICNIC 08 themes

    Today more than ever, we can follow events as they unfold. The adrenaline of live reporting, turns news into a game. Let PICNIC ...