West Iceland, a region of breathtaking natural beauty, is experiencing a surge in its cultural and creative industries. Nestled on the northern edge of Europe, this diverse region boasts stunning landscapes, including beaches, glaciers, wetlands, and mountains.

The picturesque island of Zlarin and the historic town of Šibenik were the sites of two impactful events this fall, both organised under the banner of the IN SITU project. These events—the “Place-based Creative Solutions” Summer School (September 20-24) and the “Horizons of Sustainability” conference (September 25-27)—highlighted the importance of creative innovation in driving rural sustainability and equitable development. They were organised by the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra and the Kultura Nova Foundation, in cooperation with the IN SITU Consortium, and were supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, with the conference also receiving funding from the Central European Initiative.

The Zaklada Kultura Nova (KNF) invites artists, arts managers and entrepreneurs, cultural professionals, researchers, educators, students, cultural policy-makers and anyone interested to join the collaborative interactive workshop, hosted in partnership with the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts “Kr. Sarafov” (NATFIZ). The workshop is taking place in Šibenik, Croatia, on September 30 and October 1, 2024.

One of the key dimensions of the IN SITU project is the capacity-building and skill development programme, designed to foster entrepreneurial social and business models, and innovation in each of the project´s six LAB regions, and to correspond to the needs of cultural and creative agents in these areas. These news summarise the main highlights of te last IN SITU training recently held in Azores, Portugal.