Welcome to our conference
Rethinking Creativity in Education –
A Solution for 21st Century Challenges?
20th–21st November 2024
09:00–16:00 / 9 AM– 4 PM CET
Welcome to this international conference on creativity in education, organized in Stockholm by Berättarministeriet in association with Karolinska Institutet. The conference is addressed to academia, school leadership, teaching professionals and stakeholders in education. Participants in the programme have extensive expertise in the areas of creativity and critical thinking, encompassing both theory and practical application. For more information about participants, please see below. Further speakers will be announced.
Why creativity matters
Globalisation and new technology have driven a paradigm shift that has changed our perception of the world around us and how we live our lives. In many ways, today's generation faces a society in transformation with new opportunities but at the same time extensive challenges such as the climate crisis, economic inequality and an increasingly automated labour market requiring new skills and competences. Complex societies require human abilities such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration. These skills can be difficult to fully automate.
The mission of the education system is to educate and train intellectually independent citizens who are capable of leading meaningful and successful lives, with problem-solving and critical thinking skills through various learning and teaching strategies. Schools must equip students with skills for continuous development through lifelong learning, to face this new and complex existence.
The education system in many countries is undergoing a structural crisis. However, every crisis is a challenge that also offers opportunities for innovation. At this conference, we ask the question: How can we strengthen learning and teaching in schools and support creativity to promote students' ability to face the future?
Due to the limited availability of seats, early registration is strongly recommended to ensure your participation.
The conference is free of charge.
Time and date: 20th – 21st November 2024, 9.00 – 16.00 / 9 AM – 4 PM CET
Location: Aula Medica, Karolinska Institutet, Nobels väg 6, Stockholm, Sweden
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Speakers (more to follow):
Minister for Education, Sweden
President, Karolinska Institutet
Secretary General and Co-Founder, Berättarministeriet
Pinnacle West Presidential Chair and Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
Senior Editor, OECD Education and Skills
Professor emeritus in Cognitive Science and Cognitive Modeling, Department of Philosophy, Lund University
Professor of Genetics and Psychology, Director of InLab, Goldsmiths
Senior researcher, Director of 21st Century Excellence, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Professor, Director: Centre of Real-World Learning University of Winchester and Chair: Global Institute of Creative Thinking Advisory Board
Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills, OECD
Teacher in Swedish and Philosophy
Secretary General of the Swedish National Commission for UNESCO
Creative entertainment
Illusionist, Comedian, Musician and Writer