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European Week of Regions and Cities

ARTeCHÓ: Crafting Europe's future through culture, art and technology

Policy dialogue (1h): Driven by ARTeCHÓ project outcomes, this discussion on digital art, crypto art policies and cultural-tech synergies in European regions will offer policy insights for smart growth collaboration linked to smart and sustainable growth for regions. Cross-fertilisation (1h): An exchange session to support innovative NFT and blockchain tools and solutions that are smart, sustainable and replicable across the EU.

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  • Local and regional | National | Neighbours (ENI + IPA + EFTA + UK) | Education and culture | Digital and ICT | Industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs (enterprise/ startup/ business) | Investment and Finances
  • Code: 08Side241159
  • Rue de la Loi 155, Brussels, Belgium

Speakers

Blanca Pérez

  • Exibitions & Residencies Head Curator I EU Project Coordinator, FZC - Zaragoza City of Knowledge Foundation

Tommaso Astazi

  • Head of Regulatory Affairs, Blockchain for Europe

Carlos Yanes

  • CTO & UX Lead, This Project Works

Dimitris Dimitriadis

  • Futurist, TheFutureCats Innovation Consultancy

Shiran Ben Abderrazak

  • Associate Director, W+S Gallery

Moderator

Practical information

When
Tue 08/10/2024, 09:30 - 12:00 CET
Where
Rue de la Loi 155, Brussels, Belgium
Type of partnership
EURegionsWeek close to you
Format
Side
Theme
Smart and sustainable growth for regions
Language
English
Websites
https://startupregions.eu/
https://artechoproject.eu
Social media
@FundacionZCC

Partners

Reporting

Session summary

Report on ARTeCHÓ Project Activities During the European Week of Regions and Cities

Cross-Fertilization Session: When Art Meets Technology
As part of the ARTeCHÓ initiative under the European Week of Regions and Cities, SERN hosted a Cross-Fertilization Session that brought together experts in art, technology, and social impact to discuss innovative projects leveraging digital art and emerging technologies.

Key Highlights:

Alejandro García (This Project Works):

Presented Art.Army, a blockchain platform connecting artists with industry professionals.
Showcased an NFT Fashion collection promoting sustainability within the fashion industry.

Dimitris Dimitriadis:

Introduced the Little Humans for Ukraine initiative, featuring an NFT collection based on children’s drawings.
Highlighted how proceeds are directed to the Voices of Children Foundation to provide psychological and social support for children affected by the war in Ukraine.

Shiran Ben Abderrazak:

Presented Mono, Africa’s first NFT gallery that merges traditional and digital art spaces.
Demonstrated how Mono provides physical venues for digital artists to showcase their work and educate the public on NFTs.

Session Insights:
The session underscored the transformative potential of digital art and technologies such as blockchain in fostering public engagement, promoting sustainability, and redefining artistic boundaries.

Policy Dialogue: Navigating Art, Technology, and Regulation
ARTeCHÓ featured a Policy Dialogue focusing on the regulatory framework for digital art and technology, with insights from distinguished speakers.

Key Takeaways:

Blanca Perez Ferrer Ferrer:

Discussed the Crypto Art Roadmap, stressing the need for clear policies to support digital art's growth.
Emphasized a balanced approach to protect artists’ rights while fostering innovation.

Carlos Yanes Díaz:

Highlighted blockchain’s role in enhancing transparency, traceability, and community engagement within the creative sector.
Advocated for empowering artists through direct engagement and control over their work.

Tommaso Astazi:

Addressed the regulatory challenges and opportunities surrounding NFT policies.

Session Impact:
This dialogue explored the evolving intersection of art, technology, and regulation, providing a roadmap for fostering innovation while ensuring ethical practices in the digital art space.