Creative Capital

Cardiff University's Creative Economy team is convening a symposium to examine the components of a creative city, in partnership with British Council Wales. Cardiff: Creative Capital is in response to a growing awareness of the importance of the creative economy, not only in its contribution to people's quality of life but as a distinctive segment of the economy in its own right. The event will draw on insights from the first year of the Creative Cardiff Network - a project which sets out to confirm Cardiff as a creative city, with a significant cultural sector that is not only part of the fabric of life in the city but a cornerstone of its economy. Supported by British Council Wales, the day will also include themes and trends emerging from wider research and the perspectives of leading thinkers on the creative economy. The keynote will be delivered by leading economist in this field, and Director of Creative Economy in Policy and Research at Nesta, Hasan Bakhshi. Chair of Digital Economy at Cardiff University, Professor Ian Hargreaves, will host the symposium. He said: "Cardiff is promoted as a top city for liveability.