CRAFTOUR – Upcoming Events | 29–30 January 2026

29 January 2026 | Scientific Conference, University of Antwerp – Belgium

Featuring interactive roundtables, keynote speeches, and research paper presentations exploring the five CRAFTOUR pillars, the conference offers a full day of engagement with diverse craft-related discussions:

• Roundtable 1 – Histories of value(s) and the governance of culture

• Roundtable 2 : Digital imaginaries and crafts in transition

• Roundtable 3 : Organisational transformation and resilience.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy posters, photographs, and films dedicated to crafts throughout the event.

AGENDA AND REGISTRATION FORM

30 January 2026 – General Conference, European Parliament, Brussels

Time : 9.00 – 13.00 CET

Place : Altiero Spinelli building, European Parliament

Room : Spinelli 1G2, first floor

Register by January 26 – 12.00 pm

Building on the CRAFTOUR Policy Recommendations and the insights from the Policy Round Table with the European Commission, this conference brings together leading individuals, institutions and organisations from across the crafts sector. 

Designed to maximise impact and visibility, it brings important and innovative voices to the stage, sharing stories, experiences, visions, and outlining strategic recommendations for the revitalisation and revival of Europe’s crafts ecosystem. 

The conference will offer a discussion on the following topics:

PANEL 1

The interconnection of CRAFTS with other sectors : traditional building – historic monuments, fashion – luxury – interior design – design – musical instruments – tourism

PANEL 2

The Impact of Crafts on : 

• Tangible and intangible heritage safeguard – territorial identity- cultural diversity and sense of belonging 
• European economic development – SME’s and microbusinesses – employment – rural areas – sustainability.

As the CRAFTOUR General Conference is hosted by the European Parliament, advance registration is required in order to attend. The information collected in the registration form is mandatory; without it, access to the event will not be possible. In person attendance is limited to 100 people. 

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