Join us for the second annual CESI Conference, taking place October 2-3, 2026. The conference brings together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and creative leaders for two days of conversations, workshops, networking, and opportunities to explore the evolving creative economy. This year’s theme, “Envisioning the Creative Economy: Define It, Create It, Impact It,” invites participants to consider how creativity and entrepreneurship intersect, and how artists and creative practitioners can shape the future of the creative economy. The conference is open to the MICA community and the broader creative community. Discount codes are available for MICA students, faculty, and staff upon request by emailing rcce@mica.edu. Learn more about the conference, speakers, programming, and registration through our website.
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2026 Creative Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation (CESI) Conference
Date
October 2, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Time
2 PM – 7 PM
Location
Brown Center
1301 W Mount Royal Ave
1301 W Mount Royal Ave
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With our theme, "Envisioning the Creative Economy: Define It, Create It, Impact It," we have created a special conference for visual, performing, literary, and technical artists and for those artists whose craft has yet to be defined. So whether you are a new, emerging or seasoned artist, this weekend was curated with you in mind. We will have networking opportunities, inspirational talks, an art market, and even a special awards ceremony honoring those in the creative ecosystem.