Explore the future with 500+ cultural pioneers?

The digital world is no longer a distant future; it touches the core of what we do: how we reach our audience, tell our stories, and prepare our stages for tomorrow. That’s why DEN warmly invites you to participate in this conference, because by coming together, we make the cultural sector stronger for the future.

Online DEN Conference: visionary insights and practical tips

During this conference, DEN brings together more than 500 colleagues from the cultural sector with inspiring speakers with experiences at game-changers like OpenAI, innovative parties like Six to Start Game Design, visionaries from Next Nature, and renowned institutions like The National Gallery and the BBC. Expect valuable insights and practical tips that can be directly applied in your museum, theater, or festival.

A few sessions that might excite you as much as they excite us:

• The urgency of exploring the future: Rudy van Belkom (Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek) challenges you to think about the future we want to create and the role culture plays in it.

• Why digital? Hilary Knight (ex-Tate, BBC, Channel 4) shares her experiences and shows how digital can truly make an impact on your organization and your audience.

• The panel discussion ‘Digital natives: myths, insights & actionable ideas’: How do you reach the next generation? Kati Price (V&A), Merel Zuiderduin (Motivaction), and Max van Kuipers (Dynasty esports) provide you with concrete tools.

• The session ‘Explore digital strategy up close’: Discover the approach of other frontrunners in the cultural sector to strengthen your own digital strategy.

• AI for a creative mind: The opportunities Rodger Werkhoven (including OpenAI) outlines in the field of AI and creativity in culture are super relevant right now.

The fact that Minister Eppo Bruins (OCW) opens the conference shows how important digital transformation is for the cultural sector.

Live & easily watch later

The complete program of the online DEN Conference is now available, with a handy block schedule! Check out all the fascinating topics and speakers. Choose the sessions you want to attend live and add them to your calendar. No time for everything? No problem! Everything is recorded and can be watched later at your convenience, so you won’t miss anything. Plan your day the way you want, with the assurance that you can catch up on the rest at another time!

Do you want your organization to stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital world? Make sure to be there.