21/04/2026
On Friday 17th of April, ENCATC participated in the stimulating workshop “Culture of Foresight, Culture as Foresight, Foresight for Culture?” at the Institute for European Studies, ULB - Université libre de Bruxelles (IEE-ULB), in Brussels, contributing insights on the role of transnational networks in cultural policy.
🗣️Our key message was clear: transnational networks are not only representative structures within the cultural sector - they are essential connectors. At their best, they act as infrastructures of collective intelligence, helping to surface emerging issues, identify skills and knowledge gaps, and translate research and practice into meaningful policy dialogue.
A central theme of the discussion was the interplay between imagination, evidence, and policy. While imagination is indispensable, it must be complemented by robust data, critical interpretation, and stronger mechanisms to bridge knowledge and action. Strengthening culture as a policy field requires this balance.
🤝This is why ENCATC continues to emphasise the importance of the nexus between policy, research, practice, and education. Strategic foresight should not rely solely on technical tools - it also depends on the quality of collaborative spaces where diverse actors can think, reflect, and learn together.
🙏We warmly thank our brilliant and engaged 2024 ENCATC Research Award winner, Carlotta Scioldo, for organising such a timely and meaningful activity for inviting us to contribute to this important exchange!!
We already look forward to continue this conversation in the future.
