The European Craft Association (ECA) is hosting its annual conference, and this year’s edition - “Positioning Crafts in the Contemporary Economy” - is closely aligned with the themes and objectives of the Tracks4Crafts project.
The event will explore how the crafts sector fuels innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth across the EU. This year’s programme takes a practical look at what it means to be a craft professional in today’s economy, offering diverse perspectives:
Tackling real-world business challenges facing the sector
Unlocking the power of collaboration
Rethinking ‘value’ in the contemporary marketplace
Exploring the fusion of traditional skills with technology for economic viability
This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of crafts.
Date & Time: 4 September 2025, 9:30–13:00 CET
Location: Litteraturhuset, Oslo, Norway & Online (Hybrid Event)
Livestream: Available on the ECA YouTube Channel, starting at 9:30 CET
Participation: Open to all & free
This conference is co-organised by ECA and Norwegian Crafts.