Welcome in ECIM 2025! Welcome to the conference where culture, community, and innovation converge to shape a prosperous society.

Creative regions, innovative education and ecosystems are key components of sustainable growth – especially in today’s world, where global challenges, rapid technological and digital developments are reshaping daily life. In this context, creative regions offer solutions for sustainable regional developments by leveraging local culture, social assets and resilience. At the same time, it is significant to examine the powerful role of education in shaping the future of creative regions and innovative hubs by nurturing talented humans. However, to fully realize the benefits of these concepts, we should move beyond the theories and seek practical strategies for implementation. In order to achieve this, we are looking for answers to questions such as: What steps can be taken to build strong creative regions What are the benefits of establishing a creative region? How can education shape the future? In what ways can education support creative regions? What advantages can be gained from the development of innovative hubs? The objective of the ECIM2025 Conference is to explore diverse perspectives, opportunities, best practices and inspire actionable solutions, that support creative regions, industries and entrepreneurs in building vibrant, future-oriented and innovative hubs that strengthen regional identity and competitiveness.

Join us as we honor the richness of cultural innovation and its transformative impact  in the European Capital of Culture 2023 in Veszprém.