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Our ambitions
Namur, designated as a Creative City in media arts by UNESCO in 2021
It aims to be a smart city, a benchmark for sustainable development and human progress. Creativity and technological innovation are the driving forces of the city.
Namur is home to a wide range of cultural, economic, academic and institutional actors who actively contribute to the dynamics of the local creative ecosystem, and reinforce Namur’s position as a Creative City in media arts.
Unamur
Namur, an ideas lab
Home to a world-renowned university, Namur is teeming with economic, academic and institutional players who are actively involved in the transformation of the city, making it an innovative territory, and a laboratory of ideas.
KIKK Festival
KIKK Festival at the heart of Namur’s creative ambition
The KIKK Festival plays a major role in this ambition. It showcases the local and international digital art scene, raises public awareness of new creative technologies and reinforces Namur’s position as a creative City in media arts.
The pavillon
From KIKK to the Pavillon, a showcase for Namur
The KIKK Festival, along with its permanent venue the Pavillon, has become an essential showcase for Namur, attracting thousands of visitors every year (28,000 from 60 different nationalities) and contributing to the vibrancy of the city’s cultural and economic life.
The TRAKK
Accelerator for transitions
In addition to major structuring projects, the TRAKK, equipped with a MediaLab, a ProtoLab and a tailored programme of activities, brings together entrepreneurs, digital artists, students, and creative communities. Namur also collaborates with numerous key players in the fields of media and technology to support the city’s policies and strengthen the industry.”
Objectifs
As a Creative City in media arts, our objectives include:
- Growing creativity in Namur Build on existing initiatives and stakeholders to strengthen their visibility and develop international exchanges and collaborations.
- Connecting Namur to the international scene Building on existing initiatives and connect them to the international scene.
- Sharing experiences and expertise Facilitating an exchange of experiences and expertise among member cities of the Network, which have recognized creativity as a key driver of sustainable development across economic, social, cultural, and environmental dimensions.