666750 3934460 Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture 0 0 Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture 3636521 5080967 Strasbourg, 1 April 2022 0 20000 Strasbourg, 1 April 2022 668655 2341245 Creating our future: creativity and cultural heritage as strategic resources for a diverse and democratic Europe 0 20000 Creating our future: creativity and cultural heritage as strategic resources for a diverse and democratic Europe Europe is facing unprecedented challenges. Many of these are global: health, climate change, biodiversity loss, technological challenges , as well as democratic, economic and social inequalit ies . The pandemic crisis has highlighted the need to accelerate change in our developmental and societal models towards sustainability . The digital transformation is increasing its impacts on our societies, and developments in artificial intelligence provid e both opportunities and threa t s, as predictive algorithms risk reducing cultural diversity in the digital environment. In order to successfully address these challenges a cultural shift in society is required. The value and the potential of culture, cre ativity and cultural heritage is crucial in this endeavour, although it remains underestimated and underexploited. It is high time to emphasise this unique capacity of culture to nurture open, healthy, pluralistic, diverse, successful societies and stabl e, well-functioning democracies, while enhancing the overall quality of life of people in a constantly evolving society, economy and environment. The Italian Presidency aims at strengthening the principles and values shared by the member States of the Council of Europe by focusing on culture, heritage and landscape as strategic assets and key areas of its programme, encouraging their transversal contribution to sustainable development policies, for the benefit of all the peoples on the planet. Culture is a motor for political, social and technological transformation ; art, storytelling , design and cultural heritage play a fundamental role in contributing to social innovation and people’s quality of life . The capacity of creativity and participatory art to empower people, enliven the freedom of expression, stimulate public debate and change behaviours should be recognised beyond the cultural arena. Culture and creativity, cul tural heritage and landscape inherently contribute to ensuring freedom of expression, online and offline; fighting growing social inequalities and poverty; ensuring the protection of vulnerable groups; fighting inequality, racism, xenophobia and discrimination; supporting human rights - centred artificial intelligence developments; fighting environmental degradation and climate change; empowering civil society; educati ng to democratic citizenship and empowerment. Objectives 885825 916940 How to ensure that the unique legal framework created by Council of Europe Conventions on Culture, Heritage and Landscape supports society in addressing the challenges of our time? 0 0 How to ensure that the unique legal framework created by Council of Europe Conventions on Culture, Heritage and Landscape supports society in addressing the challenges of our time? 4004310 913765 Which solutions in the cultural landscape will guarantee the protection of cultural diversity and freedom of expression in the digital environment, while enlarging democratic participation? 0 20000 Which solutions in the cultural landscape will guarantee the protection of cultural diversity and freedom of expression in the digital environment, while enlarging democratic participation? Art and creativity, heritage and landscape can benefit from technological developments and also help define the new reality. In line with the priorities of the Italian Presidency programme as well as the challenges linked to the digital transformation of our society, and the urgent need of achieving sustainability, the conference will specifically focus on: 2912745 541655 The challenges posed to creativity, diversity and pluralism by A rtificial I ntelligence developments and by global digital technological players and the use of predictive algorithms within the audio- visual industry . 0 20000 The challenges posed to creativity, diversity and pluralism by A rtificial I ntelligence developments and by global digital technological players and the use of predictive algorithms within the audio- visual industry . These questions will be addressed with particular reference to two policy areas of high relevance to European Ministers of Culture: -10795 29845 Digital Technologies – including A rtificial I ntelligence – and the implications for European standards on the protection and promotion of cultural heritage, such as the Council of Europe's Valletta, Faro and Nicosia Conventions . 0 20000 Digital Technologies – including A rtificial I ntelligence – and the implications for European standards on the protection and promotion of cultural heritage, such as the Council of Europe's Valletta, Faro and Nicosia Conventions . In addition to the Council of Europe's legal acquis , the conference will draw on and connect to the most recent debates at political level – such as the G-20 Summit of Ministers of Culture held in Rome in July 2021 , and other relevant work by international and European bodies. Date/ Time Description Venue : Palais de l’Europe, Strasbourg 31 March 2022 Artistic performance by Quayola , followed by a welcome reception hosted by the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Venue : Committee of Ministers ’ room, Palais de l’Europe, Strasbourg 1 April 2022 09:30-11:00 Opening Session: Culture and Cultural Heritage as strategic resources for a sustainable Europe Mr Dario Franceschini , Minister of Culture, Italy Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić , Secretary General of the Council of Europe Representative, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Representative, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe Representative, Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations of the Council of Europe Setting the scene: Ms Maria Luisa Catoni , Professor of Ancient Art History and Archaeology Possibility for Ministers , followed by civil society representatives, to take the floor ( max 3 min. ) 11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break 11:30 - 13:00 Session 1 : Fit for creating the future - Culture, Creativity, Heritage and A rtificia l Intelligence Speakers : Mr Gerfried Stocker , A rtistic D irector of the Ars Electronica Center (Linz, Austria), Ms Arianna Traviglia ( Director of the Centre for Cultural Heritage Technology of the Italian Institute of Technology) Presentation by the Italian Carabinieri: combating offences related to cultural property Possibility for Ministers , followed by civil society representatives, to take the floor ( max 3 min. ) 13:00-14:30 Lunch Break 14:30-16:00 Session 2: Policies for Diversity and Pluralism – enabling European Drama Series co-productions Speakers : Mr Paolo Sorrentino, F ilm Di rector Mr Bero Beyer, CEO Netherland s Film Fund & Rapporteur at the Budapest Drama Series Process Conference Possibility for Ministers , followed by civil society representatives, to take the floor ( max 3 min. ) 16:00-16:30 Coffee break 16:30 - 17:00 Concluding session Adoption of the Strasbourg Declaration Mr Dario Franceschini , Minister of Culture, Italy Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić , Secretary General of the Council of Europe Side events will offer additional practice-oriented flavo u r to the conference: (1) the work of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes and specifically, the Cultural Routes crossing Italy ; (2) the new Council of Europe digital #exhibition " Free to Create – Create to be Free ".
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Teema: RE: Estonia: Reminder - Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture, 1 April 2022
Dear Sir or Madam,
Following our previous e-mail correspondence regarding the forthcoming Conference of Ministers of Culture, may we kindly remind you that participants are invited to register by Wednesday 23 March at the latest, using the online registration form for the entire delegation:
https://badge-request.coe.int/?frm=Wam75S3LSnLz88EJ <https://badge-request.coe.int/?frm=Wam75S3LSnLz88EJ> .
Official registration will thus enable the security services to prepare the specific badge necessary to participate in the Ministerial Conference. May we advise participants to arrive at the entrance to the Council of Europe in advance for the necessary checks and formalities.
Please complete the Registration form also for online participation.
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CDCPP Secretariat
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Subject: RE: Estonia: Practical Information - Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture, 1 April 2022
Dear Sir or Madam,
Further to the e-mail below, please find attached some Practical Information, including the Registration Form which you are kindly requested to complete by 23 March at the latest.
The background documents will be uploaded onto the website <https://www.coe.int/en/web/culture-and-heritage/conference-of-ministers-of-culture-1-april-2022> as they become available.
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Subject: Estonia: Invitation to the Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture, 1 April 2022
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please find attached the invitation letter for the Conference of Ministers of Culture of the States Parties to the European Cultural Convention, organised under the Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers, which will be held on 1 April 2022. A reception and cultural programme on 31 March hosted by the Italian Presidency will be a prelude to the conference.
The concept note (including the draft programme) is also attached. Further practical information, including the registration process, will be e-mailed to you shortly.
We would be grateful if you could kindly ensure, where necessary, that the invitation reaches your Minister.
Best regards,
The Secretariat of the Steering Committee for Culture, Heritage and Landscape (CDCPP)
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Strasbourg, 3 March 2022
Dear Minister,
The Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers and the Council of Europe are pleased to invite
you to the Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Culture, “Creating our future: creativity and
cultural heritage as strategic resources for a diverse and democratic Europe”, to be held in
Strasbourg, with the option of online participation, on 1 April 2022.
The Conference will examine how the unique legal framework created by the Council of Europe’s
conventions on culture, heritage and landscape can support society in meeting the challenges of our
times. It will also explore what kind of complementary tools may be required to address the impact
of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Following the introductions from the organisers and key-note speakers, there will be two main
sessions:
Session 1 – “Fit for creating the future – Culture, Creativity, Heritage and Artificial
Intelligence”;
Session 2 – “Policies for Diversity and Pluralism – enabling European Drama Series
Co-productions”.
A presentation from the Italian Carabinieri on their work in combating offences related to cultural
property, will complement the thematic side events on the activities of the Enlarged Partial
Agreement on Cultural Routes and the new Council of Europe digital exhibition “Free to Create –
Create to be Free”.
Further details about the Ministerial Conference are available at https://www.coe.int/en/web/culture-
and-heritage/conference-of-ministers-of-culture-1-april-2022 and additional practical information,
including the registration form, will be sent to you shortly.
We look forward to welcoming you, whether in Strasbourg or online.
Yours sincerely,
Dario Franceschini Marija Pejčinović Burić
Minister of Culture of Italy Secretary General of the
Council of Europe
Mr Tiit Terik
Minister of Culture
Estonia