Christian Weyers

Stadt Dortmund

Head of DORTMUND KREATIV

Christian Weyers - Photo: Max Slobodda — Photo: Max Slobodda

Christian Weyers studied economics, specialising in marketing and media economics. Since 2018, he has headed the Creative Neighbourhoods Dortmund - DORTMUND KREATIV staff unit in the City of Dortmund's Department of Culture. He has many years of experience in the creative industries and the development of creative districts, including as Managing Director of the european centre for creative economy. Today, he supports creative industry developments in Dortmund with DORTMUND KREATIV and strengthens the various players and projects through counselling and networking. One focus of his work is the activation and provision of spaces and places for creative people, companies, science, administration and urban society. He is a member of various advisory boards, working groups and juries on the topics of culture/creative industries, art and creative neighbourhoods.

Programm

Apr28.

If You Only Optimize, You Lose: How Cross Innovation Determines Competitiveness

Why is optimization no longer enough – and what really makes companies fit for the future? The panel shows why real innovation needs creative expertise. After a short trailer for the film "Der Unternehmer, das Dorf und die Künstler", Dr Martin Kiel, Robin Bühlmann and Eva Schiele-Recknagel will discuss how cross innovation triggers change: From new perspectives and responsible decisions to fresh value creation and long-term competitiveness. The film "Der Unternehmer, das Dorf und die Künstler" will then be shown in full.

In cooperation with DORTMUND KREATIV and creative.nrw.

17:00–18:00h

Christian Weyers

Stadt Dortmund

Programm

If You Only Optimize, You Lose: How Cross Innovation Determines Competitiveness

Format: Panel

Stage: Alabama Cinema