Why is Creative Cities Summit 2.0 Coming?

Because Detroit is the quintessential industrial city and the very symbol of American industrial power in the 20th century. It is a metaphor and we believe can be an inspiration to cities shaped by the industrial revolution that now look forward to a new, vibrant creative economy rooted in knowledge, talent and creativity.

CCS2 Mission:

To ignite passion in everyone seeking to rethink and redesign our cities for this age of innovation, knowledge and creativity.

CCS2 is:

• A three-day conference rooted in the creative economy movement coming to Detroit October 13-15, 2008.
• A dynamic and engaging Web 2.0 enabled conversation about how communities around the world are integrating innovation, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, arts & culture and business to create vibrant economies.
• An environmentally-friendly conference that will track its carbon footprint and commit to following best sustainability practices.
• A showcase of Michigan's best in business, urban living, culture, film, music, and food.

Exploring innovation in:

• developing entrepreneurship & talent
• creating a sense of place
• encouraging diversity of thinking and of being
• establishing green and sustainable communities

Who's at CCS2?

Architects, designers, urban planners, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, students, educators and community leaders sharing their experiences, projects, successes and failures as they re-imagine our cities.