'Designing Futures' is an international leadership program specifically developed for professionals and emerging leaders in the cultural and creative industries. The program is a collaboration between Flancers and South Africa, fostering an exchange of knowledge and expertise. It was developed within the framework of the UNITWIN UNESCO Chair for Cultural Entrepreneurship and Cultural Policy, initiated by University of Antwerp and the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Guided by leading academics (Prof. dr. Annick Schramme, Dr. Caryn Abrahams, Avril Joffe, Leonie Delaey) and industry experts, participants tackle real-world challenges through reflection, systemic design thinking and cross-cultural collaboration.
At a glance
- Participants: 20 emerging cultural leaders - 10 from South Africa and 10 from Flanders
- Duration: 12 months · 5 interactive online labs · 7 day residential lab in Johannesburg
- Focus areas: digital transformation · social innovation - sustainable business models and partnerships - inclusive governance
- Outcome: sharpened leadership identity, certificate, global peer network, and actionable frameworks for organisational change
Research Group Cultural Management and Cultural Policy
This was the 2024 edition
Aftermovie by student Ruth Busano
