2023 Call for abstracts and teaching demonstrations

The 2023 ENCATC Congress will be organised from 11-13 October 2023 as a hybrid event in Helsinki, Finland. Alongside this major international event, ENCATC will organise the 2023 Education and Research Session on Thrusday, 12 October 2023.

You are invited to submit an abstract and/or teaching demonstration proposal. Proposals from any relevant discipline will be considered, provided that they make an original academic and professional contribution to the study and practice of cultural management and cultural policy.

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Artificial Intelligence: impact on cultural policy, management, education and research

AI is influencing cultural policy in various ways. For instance, AI-powered tools can provide policymakers with insights into the cultural and creative sector's economic impact, helping them make informed decisions about funding and support. Additionally, AI can assist policymakers in identifying and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cultural sector. AI is also transforming the management of the cultural and creative sectors. The use of AI and digital technologies has indeed revolutionized the cultural and creative industries (CCI) (Caramiaux, 2020; Murphy, 2019; Pisoni et al., 2021) and their link with other sectors and fields. It has disrupted their value chains (Fuglsang, 2023), triggering new cultural policy and management reflections (Robinson, 2020; Townse, 2020), and offering new educational opportunities and threats that need to be further explored in terms of their ethical and educational approaches (Malik, Tayal & Vij, 2019). AI-powered tools can analyze data on consumer preferences and market trends, helping cultural organizations make informed decisions about programming, marketing, and audience development. Moreover, AI can automate administrative tasks, freeing up time for creative professionals to focus on their craft. The whole cultural and creative sectors are therefore experiencing an unprecedented opportunity for innovation but also on reflection on the potentialities and threats of these technologies. AI is changing the way we learn about and engage with culture. For instance, AI-powered tools can enhance the learning experience by providing personalized recommendations, feedback, and assessment. Additionally, AI can help educators in the field of cultural management and policy design and deliver more effective and engaging educational programs. Finally, AI is revolutionizing research in the field of cultural management and policy. AI-powered tools can analyze large data sets, identify patterns and trends, and generate insights that can inform research and scholarship. Moreover, AI can enable new forms of interdisciplinary research by facilitating collaboration between cultural researchers and experts in fields such as computer science, engineering, and data analytics. In conclusion, AI is having a profound impact on cultural policy, management, education, and research. As AI continues to evolve, it will undoubtedly play an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of culture and creativity.

The contributions to this track could address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Opportunities offered by AI as a tool for innovation and growth in the cultural and creative sector
• How CCIs are experimenting with AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance learning and creativity
• The ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in cultural policy, management, education and research
• Best practices and successful case studies in AI-powered culture, policymaking, education and research

A special issue of the European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy on this topic will potentially be organized, welcoming papers presented at this general track of the ENCATC Education and Research Session. 

Main references

Caramiaux, B. (2020). Research for CULT Committee-The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Cultural and Creative Sectors (Doctoral dissertation, CULT Committee, European Parliament).

 Fuglsang, L. (2023). Cultural and Creative Industries. Elgar Encyclopedia of Services, 30.

 Malik, G., Tayal, D. K., & Vij, S. (2019). An analysis of the role of artificial intelligence in education and teaching. In Recent Findings in Intelligent Computing Techniques: Proceedings of the 5th ICACNI 2017, Volume 1 (pp. 407-417). Springer Singapore.

 Murphy, Oonagh. (2019). The changing shape of museums in an increasingly digital world. In: Mark O'Neill and Glenn Hooper, eds. Connecting Museums. Abingdon: Routledge. 

 Pisoni, G., Díaz-Rodríguez, N., Gijlers, H., & Tonolli, L. (2021). Human-centered artificial intelligence for designing accessible cultural heritage. Applied Sciences, 11(2), 870.

 Recuero Virto, N., & López, M. F. B. (2019). Robots, artificial intelligence, and service automation to the core: remastering experiences at museums. In Robots, artificial intelligence, and service automation in travel, tourism and hospitality (pp. 239-253). Emerald Publishing Limited.

 Robinson, S. C. (2020). Trust, transparency, and openness: How inclusion of cultural values shapes Nordic national public policy strategies for artificial intelligence (AI). Technology in Society, 63, 101421.

Towse, R. (2020). Creative industries. In Handbook of Cultural Economics, Third Edition (pp. 137-144). Edward Elgar Publishing.

Contributions could be related, but not limited to the following tracks:

1.       General track: Artificial Intelligence: impact on cultural policy, management, education and research
2.       The Ecosystem of Hospitality – Not without Culture and Creativity!
3.       Arts Fundraising and the digital transformation
4.       Decolonisation of Cultural Institutions and Curricula on Cultural Management and Policy
5.       Digitization and AI in the cultural and creative sectors in Latin America: connections and peculiarities
6.       Technological acceleration and AI impact on skills and competences in the cultural sector

All accepted papers will be published in an electronic book of proceedings (with ISBN number), which will be made public at the time of the Congress. In case you prefer not to have your paper included in the book of proceedings, we kindly ask you to let us know when submitting your proposal. The electronic book of proceedings may include papers in English only.

1. ABSTRACT (1 page, max 500 words). The completed online form must include:

• Title
• Author(s) details (names, affiliations, e-mails of all authors)
• 3-5 key words
• Aim, context and objectives of the research
• Theoretical framework informing the research
• Methodological approach
• Summary of the main or expected results and conclusions
• Main references (not included in the word count)

Please use the online Abstract form to make your submission.

Please consider that presentations will be no longer than 20 min. Further information will be provided in due course.

2. TEACHING DEMONSTRATION: Teaching demonstrations are intended to provide innovative teaching methods, exchange of curricula, and e-learning interactive tools for the improvement of conventional teaching, as well as project methodology for student-oriented learning,  and pedagogical tools to be applied within cultural management and policy. Innovative presentation formats – e.g. case studies, videos, interviews with experts and leading thinkers in the field, artistic works, etc. - are strongly encouraged. Educational and training materials developed in the framework of EU projects are particularly welcome. All proposals for teaching demonstration (max 300 words) must include:

• Title
• Author(s) details (names, affiliations, e-mails of all authors)
• Topic of the teaching demonstration
• Main content of the teaching demonstration (incl. learning objectives)
• Format of the teaching demonstration
• The new and innovative angle of the teaching method
• Applicability of the teaching method to different course contexts and educational levels

 Please use the online teaching demonstration form to make your submission.

 Please consider that teaching demonstrations will be no longer than 20min. Further information will be provided in due course.

All abstracts will be assessed by at least two members of the Scientific Committee, based on the following selection criteria:

• Consistency of the objectives, approach and argumentation structure
• Methodological rigor
• Theoretical framework and use of the appropriate literature
• Relevance to the field of Cultural Management and Policy, and connection to the main theme of the Congress
• Contribution to knowledge
• Soundness of the conclusions

All teaching demonstrations will be assessed by at least two members of the Scientific Committee, based on the following selection criteria:

• Consistency of the objectives, approach and argumentation structure
• Relevance to the field of Cultural Management and Policy
• Connection to the main theme of the Congress
• Contribution to knowledge
• Innovative character of the proposal

The proposals for abstracts and teaching demonstrations can be submitted in English. All oral presentations of accepted papers and teaching demonstrations must be delivered in English.

Please consider that approved works can only be presented if an author or a co-author is registered to the Congress’ main programme.

Each author may submit one proposal only as the main author. There is no limitation for the participation as a co-author.

• Monday, 17 July 2023: NEW Deadline for abstracts and teachings demonstration proposals.
• Monday, 17-25 July 2023: Authors are communicated the selection.
• Monday, 31 July 2023: Deadline for participation confirmation.
• Monday, 4 September 2023: Final papers are due (5,000-7,000 words, only for abstract sessions; further guidelines will be provided in due course).

All proposals should be completed through their respective online forms. Any questions regarding the Education and Research Session of the ENCATC Annual Congress should be e-mailed to Ms Isabel Verdet (i.verdet@encatc.org).

Papers presented at the Education and Research Session may also be considered for publication in the European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy, now published in full Open Access (OA) by leading publisher Frontiers.. The Journal works independently from the Education and Research Session, which means that panelists are invited to re-submit their papers for the Journal, but their papers will only be consider for the Journal upon resubmission – i.e. full papers submitted for the e-book of proceedings will not be automatically considered for the Journal. It must be noted that only papers in English could be considered for publication in the Journal.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL TEXT OF THE CALL – INCLUDING FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE THEMATIC TRACKS HERE