11:45 - 13:00 PARALLEL A1 | Social Cohesion & Urban Culture | MIXED ZONE

PARALLEL A2 | Education, Creativity & Participation

| MEDIA CAFÉ

PARALLEL A3 | Creative Economy Careers & Soft Skills | THE L ROOM

PARALLEL A4 | SACO Research Agenda | PRESS CONFERENCE

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Chair: Ms Sizakele Shongwe, Department of Arts & Culture

Chair: Ms Palesa Motsumi, University of the Free State

Chair: Prof Michael Brookes, University of Hertfortshire

Chair: Mr Njabulo Sithebe, South African Cultural Observatory

Mr James Drummond,North West University Mafikeng. ‘The 60’s Party in Mafikeng: A Rite of Passage for African Youth.’

Dr Boudina McConnachie,Rhodes University,‘Arts and Culture Education: The Collaborative Path Towards an African Education Canon.’

Ms Sibongile Musundwa,The Hive Johannesburg.‘Owning the Light: A Video Series that Redresses the Participation Bias in Creative Industry Jobs.’

Dr Sybert Liebenberg,South African Cultural Observatory.‘Updates on the Department of Arts and Culture National Research Agenda.’

Session covers: • 15 major Research Agenda Thematic Areas and 95 Sub-Themes Informing the Overall Agenda. • Inputs from Across the Sectors and Industries. • Proposed Updates to Future Iterations of the Research Agenda.

Mr Rod Choromanski & Mr Mhlengi Gumede,Choromanski Architects, Ethekwini Municipality.‘Local Economic Development & Creative Cities.’

Dr Marelize Marx,Nelson Mandela University.‘Dance Education Creates Spaces Conducive to Social Cohesion in a Culturally and Politically Diverse (post-) Conflict South African University Classroom.’

Ms Andrina Moodley,Fort.‘The Power To Change: The Role of Creative Industries to Increase Job Creation.’

Mr Prince Dube,City of Johannesburg.‘Construction of the Alexandra Museum: A Necessity or a Spendthrift?’

Ms Yvette Hardie,ASSITEJ South Africa.‘Cradle of Creativity: Answering the Cultural Rights of the Child to Experience and Participate in the Arts.’

Mr Thabang Queench,Southern Africa Development, Research and Training Institute. ‘Beyond the Creative Economy? Youthful Subjectivity and Agency in Subcultural Activism.’

Mr Raymond Ndhlovu,Rhodes University.‘Creative Cities and Urban Development - A study of Grahamstown.’

Ms Alison Green, Assitej South Africa.‘Creative Classes - New Directions: The Kickstarter Arts Project.’

08:00 - 08:45 REGISTRATION | TEA & COFFEE | WORLD OF WINDOWS

08:55 - 09:00 Programme Introduction Ms Asanda Magaqa Master of Ceremonies

09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Representative of Nelson Mandela University Nelson Mandela University

09:15 - 09:30 Keynote Address Hon. Nkosinathi ‘Nathi’ Mthethwa Minister of Arts & Culture,Department of Arts & Culture

09:30 - 11:30 PLENARY 1 | Policy, Employment and the Creative Economy | MIXED ZONE

Chair: Ms Rosemary Mangope | CEO National Arts Council

‘Employment in the Cultural and Creative Industries in South Africa.’

Prof Jen Snowball & Mr Serge Hadisi Rhodes University, South African Cultural Observatory

‘Cultural Policy in the Age of Neo-Liberalism: Theories and Applications.’

Prof Muxe Nkondo Member of Freedom Park Council & Council of the University of South Africa

‘A State of Mind: Smart Governance and the Creative Economy.’

Prof Richard Haines South African Cultural Observatory

11:30 - 11:45 TEA

2018 CONFERENCEPROGRAMME

PROVISIONAL

13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH

DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH 2018

BEYOND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY? Trends and Issues in National and Regional Economies

16:30 - 16:45 TEA

16:45 - 18:00 PLENARY 3 | Creative Economies in Africa Network | MIXED ZONE

Chair: Dr Brian Hracs | University of Southampton

‘Understanding and Supporting Creative Economies In Africa: Education, Networks And Policy’

‘Launching the Network.’ Dr Roberta Comunian (Video Presentation) Reader in Creative Economy,King’s College London

‘Exploring the Role of Networks within Creative Industries in Kenya.’

Mr Mawira Gibson Programme Coordinator, Centre for Creative and Cultural Industries,The Technical University of Kenya

‘Finance and Support for Creative Industries in East Africa.’

Ms Maureen Njuguna Finance & Investment Manager,HEVA Fund

‘The Importance of Mobility and Connectedness for Creative Industries in Remote Locations.’

Dr Brian Hracs Lecturer in Human Geography,University of Southampton

‘Using Mapping Studies to Understand the Creative Economy in South Africa.’

Prof Jen Snowball Chief Research Strategist,South African Cultural Observatory

14:00 - 15:45 PLENARY 2 | Space, Place & Culture | MIXED ZONE

Chair: Ms Mandlakazi Skefile | CEO Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism

‘Below the Radar: The Invincible Economy of Kwa Mai Mai.’

Dr Sipho Sithole Afrocentric Agency

‘Creative Slum Tourism: South African Township Explorations.’

Dr Irma Booyens & Prof Christian M. Rogerson Human Sciences Research Council, University of Johannesburg

‘Film Culture Destination Economy: South Africa’s Potential.’

Prof Karen Harris, Ms Charlene Herselman, Ms Alida Green & Mr Hannes Engelbrecht

University of Pretoria

‘Imonti Modern: Picturing the Life and Times of a South African Location.’

Prof Leslie Banks & Mr Mxolisi Qebeyi Human Sciences Research Council

18:00 CONFERENCE CLOSURE & EVENING FUNCTION

18:30 Living Legends Cocktail Party | World of Windows, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

19:00 Words from the Living Legends & Guest Performances

15:45 - 16:30 PARALLEL B1 | International Trade & Funding | MIXED ZONE

PARALLEL B2 | Film Content, Trends & Creativity | MEDIA CAFÉ

PARALLEL B3 | Mapping, Space & the Creative Economy

| THE L ROOM

PARALLEL B4 | Community, Heritage & Creativity | PRESS

CONFERENCE ROOM

Chair: Mr Njabulo Sithebe, South African Cultural Observatory

Chair: Mr Sifiso Falala, Plus 94 Research

Chair: Dr Sybert Liebenberg, South African Cultural Observatory

Chair: Mr Tony Kgoroge, Creative Industries Federation of South Africa

Ms Niki Cattaneo & Prof Jen Snowball,Rhodes University.‘South Africa’s Trade in Cultural Goods and Services: A Focus on BRICS Partners.’

Mr Paul Jones,LUMEC.‘Research into the Trends of the KZN Filmed-Content Consumer.’

Ms Fiona Drummond,Rhodes University.‘Using GIS Mapping to explore Regional Development and the Cultural and Creative Industries: Rural Development in South Africa.’

Mr Khulekani Msweli, JeremPaul Design Swaziland. ‘The Importance of Creativity & Sustainability in Rural, Underdeveloped Communities.’

Ms Elise Brunelle,Cape Town Opera.‘Hot Ticket: Performing Art Exports and Local Subsidies - What Sells?’

Ms Denise Roodt,The Media Workshop.‘Case Study - Shongololo: A Sitcom Bridging the Divide Between Academia and Industry.’

Mr JC van der Linde & Ms Tazleen Jooste, South African Cultural Observatory.‘Mapping the Spatial Distribution of Government Funding CCI Activity and Socio-Economic Data.’

Ms Tarynne Swarts, University of Granada, Spain.‘The History of Music in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa: The Impact of Music on Regional Musicians and How this Shaped the Region’s Musical Heritage.’

Mr Joseph Gaylard, Pro Helvetia.‘The South African Funding Landscape: Problems, Prospects and Propositions.’

Ms Julie Coetzee, Fly Piggy Fly.‘A Case Study: South African Production Company Leveraging International Opportunity.’

Ms Yamkela Tywakadi,Sifiso Learning Group.‘Publishing in Africa but not for Africans.’

Ms Nokwanda Shabangu,Wot-If Trust.‘Innovation, Technology, Online Culture and Creativity: New Digital Pathways.’

07:45 - 08:45 REGISTRATION | TEA & COFFEE | WORLD OF WINDOWS

08:50 - 08:55 Welcome Ms Asanda Magaqa Master of Ceremonies

08:55 - 11:15 PLENARY 4 | Cultural Policy - Local & Global Policy & Economic Growth Insights | MIXED ZONE

Chair: Mr Saki Zamxaka | Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

‘Trends in the UK Film Industry: Implications for South Africa.’ Prof Richard Miller University of Hertfordshire

‘Local Cultural Policy and Sustainable Development: The Instrumentalization of South African Culture.’

Prof Mzo Sirayi Tshwane University of Technology

‘The Space of the Local and Cultural Policy in Supporting the ACH Sector and Cultural Expressions.’

Ms Avril Joffe Wits University

11:15 - 11:30 TEA

2018 CONFERENCEPROGRAMME

PROVISIONAL

11:30 - 13:00 PARALLEL C1 | Cultural Rights & Social Cohesion | MIXED ZONE

PARALLEL C2 | New Frontiers in Education and Incubation

| MEDIA CAFÉ

PARALLEL C3 | Cultural Festivals| THE L ROOM

PARALLEL C4 | IP, Copyright and Ownership | PRESS CONFERENCE

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Chair: Mr Odwa Mtati, Jupilog Chair: Mr Uthando Baduza, Red Location Cultural Precinct

Chair: Mr Tony Lankester,National Arts Festival.

Chair: Ms Amy Shelver, South African Cultural Observatory

Prof Willie Chinyamurindi, University of Fort Hare.‘Breaking Through the Morass: Narratives of Resistance and Persuasion by Individuals in Creative Economy Careers.’

Ms Elza-Lynne Kruger, Tape Aids for the Blind.‘Expect the Spoken Word to Open Up Whole New Worlds.’

Mr Fergus Turner, Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. ‘The Awe of Organisation: Festival Practice Models for Socio-Economic Transformation.’

Dr Edward Dakora, Sol Plaatje University. ‘Fashionomics: Emerging Issues and Opportunities in Africa.’

Dr Boudina McConnachie andMr Elijah Madiba,Rhodes University.‘Leveraging Heritage, New Frontiers - Revitalisation through Repatriation: Looking to the Future Rather than the Past.’

Mr Ongama Mtimka, Nelson Mandela University.‘The Role of Popular Gangster Music on Adolescent Forms of Masculinity: Auto Ethnographic Reflections from Growing Up in the 1990’s.’

Mr Shadrach Ukuma,University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. ‘Cultural Festivals as Avenues to Boosting Local Economies in Nigeria.’

Mr Taver Mudzonga, Wits University.‘Alternative Capital.’

Dr Ofonime Inyang,University of Uyo.‘Adaptation to New media and the Creative Economy or Commercial Survivalism? A Critique of Emergent Theatre Experiment in Digitization in Nigeria.’

Mr Devandré Boonzaaier, University of Fort Hare.‘Creating a Culturally Responsive Music and Arts Administration Curriculum.’

Ms Tarynne Swarts,University of Granada, Spain.‘The Imibala Arts Festival in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.’

Ms Maria Liberia,World Philatelic Observatory. ‘Promoting and Protecting the Culture and Heritage of the African Countries through their Postage Stamps and Taking Measures to Combat the Production and Distribution of Illegal Stamps.’

Mr Mpubane Emmanuel Matlala, University of KwaZulu-Natal. ‘Exploring Conflict vs Consensus Pertaining to Cultural Rights and Participation in the Context of Migration: A Case Study of Manganeng Village in Limpopo Province.’

Mr Mandla Maseko,Association for Independent Record Companies in South Africa. ‘Provincial Music Hubs In South Africa.’

Ms Sibongile Musundwa,The Hive Johannesburg.‘J&B Hive: A Community of Young Entrepreneurs in Johannesburg.’

DAY 2 | THURSDAY 8 MARCH 2018

BEYOND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY? Trends and Issues in National and Regional Economies

15:00 - 15:45 PLENARY 5 | Contemporary Culture, Climate & Indigenous Knowledge

Chair: Ms Unathi Lutshaba | Research Manager, South African Cultural Observatory

Culture & Climate Justice Ms Claire Rousell (on behalf of Sholeh Johnston, Warwick University)

Independent Practitioner

CCI Conversations: Past, Present & Future Open Conversation with All Attendees Led by Chair

Conference Summation and Closing Representative of DAC Department of Arts and Culture

15:45 CLOSE | TEA & COFFEE

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14:00 - 15:00 PARALLEL D1 | Cultural Policy - Local Policy & Economic Growth

| MIXED ZONE

PARALLEL D2 | Cultural Policy & Urban Planning | MEDIA CAFÉ

PARALLEL D3 | Industry Insights CASE STUDIES | THE L ROOM

PARALLEL D4 | Copyright and Creative Industries | PRESS

CONFERENCE ROOM

Chair: Mr Mphikeleli Mnguni, Department of Arts & Culture

Chair: Ms Louise Graham, Department of Arts & Culture

Chair: Mr Zakes Bantwini, Record Producer

Chair: Mr Ongama Mtimka, Nelson Mandela University

Mr Raymond Ndhlovu,Rhodes University.‘Efficiency & Equity in Cultural Policy - Friends or Foes?’

Mr Zayd Minty,University of Cape Town.‘Urban Cultural Policy: An Agenda for South African Local Municipalities and Researchers?’

Mr Bright Hlongwane,The Bright School of Entrepreneurship.‘Stronger Economics Through Youth Entrepreneurship.’

Prof Enyinna Nwauche,University of Fort Hare.‘User Generated Content for South Africa’s Digital Advantage.’

Mr Munyaradzi Chatikobo,Wits University,‘Beyond the Creative Industries Sector: An Integrated Approach to Cultural Policy in Search for the Economic Growth of Creative Industries in South Africa.’

Prof Ronney Ncwadi &Ms Nwabisa Kolisi.Nelson Mandela University.‘Urban Economic Growth through the Creative Economy.’

Ms Lungile Dube,Think Fresh Consulting.‘Conducting Workshops forUp-and-Coming Talent.’

Response from Ms Nothando Migogo,CEO, South African Music Rights Organisation.

Prof Richard Haines & Ms Unathi Lutshaba,South African Cultural Observatory / Nelson Mandela University.‘Cultural and Creative Industry Trends: Contemporary Observations.’

Mr Scott Macklin,Creative Exchange Lab.‘Reimagining Education and Creative Industry Development.’

13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH