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Conference to explore value of SA\u2019s cultural economy<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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Conference to explore value of SA\u2019s cultural economy
SACO opens registration for its National Conference in May, invites participants and presenters to register<\/p>\n

FEBRUARY 27, 2017: THE SOUTH African Cultural Observatory (SACO) today opened registration for its annual conference, which this year will explore the interface between the creative economy and development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe conference is an important opportunity to profile global and local research in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and arts, culture and heritage (ACH) sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut will also look at economic impact, employment figures, statistics and other bedrock information that positions the CCIs and ACH sectors as a real functioning industry \u2013 especially in South Africa and on the African continent,\u201d said Professor Richard Haines, SACO chief executive.<\/p>\n

The conference coincides with Africa Day celebrations on May 25, and is scheduled to take place over two days on May 24 and 25 at the Turbine Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is the research institute\u2019s second national conference since it was established in 2015 by the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) to advance research in the field of cultural information systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to open registration today and expect an exciting cross-section of researchers, academics industry professionals and practitioners, organisations working in the CCIs, and organisers of cultural festivals and events to attend and present.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe objective of the conference is to convene actors from across the creative sector and economy to share their research, so we can establish trends and look for alignment and best practices to apply to the South African context,\u201d said Haines.<\/p>\n

The keynote speakers and programme highlights will be announced later in March, the SACO said, adding that the call for papers and presentations under the conference\u2019s major guiding theme is \u2018The Creative Economy & Development \u2013 Perspectives from Developed and Emerging Economies\u2019 was still open until 31 March 2017.<\/p>\n

Registration for the conference must be done via the online portal: http:\/\/www.southafricanculturalobservatory.co.za\/2017-saco-conference\/registration<\/p>\n

The standard rate for the conference is R2400 and R1600 for students with early bird fees for those registering before March 31.<\/p>\n

Standard Conference Rates<\/p>\n

Package\tPrice\tDeadline<\/p>\n

Early bird registration:\tR2 100.00\t31 March 2017<\/p>\n

Standard Price:\tR2 400.00\t28 April 2017<\/p>\n

Late registration:\tR2 800.00\t12 May 2017<\/p>\n

Student Conference Rates<\/p>\n

Early bird registration:\tR1 300.00\t31 March 2017<\/p>\n

Standard Price:\tR1 600.00\t28 April 2017<\/p>\n

Late registration:\tR2 000.00\t12 May 2017<\/p>\n

Submit a Proposal\/ Abstract | SACO 2017 National Conference Website<\/p>\n

#SACOConf2017 | #SACO2017 | #ObservingCCIs<\/p>\n

Led by the Department of Arts and Culture, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is a statistical research institute which charts the impact of the cultural and creative industries in South Africa. It does so through a range of innovative statistical methodologies, audits and research tools. The main purpose of the Cultural Observatory is the development of a comprehensive cultural information system which continuously captures cultural data and monitors and evaluates government initiatives in the sector.<\/p>\n

The Cultural Observatory is headquartered in Nelson Mandela Bay and hosted by Nelson Mandela University (NMU) on behalf of the Department of Arts and Culture, along with Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare, but operates nationally analysing the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and arts, culture and heritage (ACH) sectors.<\/p>\n

SACO CONTACT: \tAmy Shelver<\/p>\n

EMAIL: \t\tAmy-Louise.Shelver@nmmu.ac.za<\/p>\n

CELL: \t\t071-880-4831<\/p>\n

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