Founded in 2004, the District of Creativity (DC) Network unites 12 of the most creative and innovative regions around the world. Our international orientation makes us a unique network of regions that put creativity and innovation high on our agendas. We believe that cross–border collaborations contribute to advance a creative and entrepreneurial culture. Therefore the DC Network was formed to foster the exchange of best practices and experiences in business, culture and education.

From the USA to China and Scotland to India, the Districts of Creativity Network spans the globe and continues to grow. Current members include: Baden–Württemberg (Germany), Catalonia (Spain), Flanders (Belgium), Karnataka (India), Lombardia (Italy), Oklahoma (USA), Nord–Pas de Calais (France), Qingdao (P.R. China), Rhône–Alpes (France), Scotland (United Kingdom), Shanghai (P.R. China) and Tampere (Finland).



gathering of the DC network

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During the annual Creativity World Forum government leaders, entrepreneurs, and knowledge institutions from the DC regions come together to exchange ideas about how to tackle economic challenges and make their regions hotbeds for innovation and creativity.


Ingredients include business, education and social networking and have featured inspiring speakers like John Cleese, Sir Ken Robinson (thought leader in creativity and human resources) and Tom Kelley (General Manager IDEO).