THE CREATIVITY WORLD FORUM IS COMING TO OKLAHOMA!
The Creativity World Forum will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, November 15-17, 2010 at the Cox Convention Center. More information here!
What is the Creativity World Forum?
The 7th Annual 2010 Creativity World Forum, held November 15-17, 2010 at the Cox Convention Center, is an annual conference on entrepreneurial creativity that brings together entrepreneurs, knowledge workers and policy makers from around the globe. The group will share best practices, learn about proven programs that successfully encourage, promote and enhance creativity in Commerce, Culture and Education. The 2010 Forum is aligned with Global Entrepreneurship Week and will be recognized as one of the Top Entrepreneurial Events in the World.
At the Forum ... Discover:
Growing the Creative Mind—Models of creative learning in and out of formal school settings, early years learning to life-long learning models
Creative Design & Art Spaces Fueling Urban Growth—Examples of artist communities, urban design, and architectural plans as economic centers
Science & Technology Creative Entrepreneurial Frontiers—Breakthroughs in nanotechnology, bio-technology, aerospace, energy, engineering sectors with start-up entrepreneurial ventures
Who?
A lineup of amazing presenters will guide the flow of creative dialogue
80 Showcase Organizations will exhibit their creativity to the world
Hundreds of international delegates from the Districts of Creativity
Over 1,000 entrepreneurs, business leaders, technology experts, educators, scientists, artists, students and policy makers.
Why is it important?
The World’s leaders know the future is all about creation and innovation. We must work to transform our world through creative initiatives which lead to a more entrepreneurial and vibrant economy along with a better quality of life for its citizens.
Through all these efforts we can: Work to prepare students for jobs that don't yet exist...encourage innovation for technologies that haven't been invented yet...in order to solve problems we don't even know are problems yet.
How will this benefit me?
Learn about new ways of doing things, new technology and new ideas to solve every day problems at your work, school or in your home.
Be inspired to start a business, write a book or make important changes in your community—as many of the speakers you will hear have done.
Become equipped with tools and knowledge about creating something of your very own... whether it is art, business or making your own dreams come true.
Why Oklahoma?
For the first time ever, a conference specifically focused on creativity, will be held in Oklahoma. "Why?" you ask. Here are just a few reasons:
Oklahoma has been named "The State of Creativity" by Sir Ken Robinson (an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity and innovation).
Oklahoma's transformative sky and open spaces have inspired generations of visual and other artists to create works of expressive beauty.
As a center of America's great frontier, Oklahoma has a legacy of exploration, courage, and resiliency, all hallmarks of creativity. For example, more astronauts were born in Oklahoma than any other state and our native son, John Bennett Herrington, a member of the Chickasaw Nation, was the first Native American in space.
The land run in 1889 placed people of different backgrounds side by side where together they made the innovations needed to survive and thrive on our land. Oklahoma's modern frontier is seen in the growing scientific branches of our biotechnology and research parks.
Oklahoma's vast natural resources have spawned business creativity in many forms. The nation's largest independent natural gas and oil producer, Devon Energy, is located in the heart of our state, and Oklahoma-based oil company Kerr McGee transformed oil exploration with the first offshore drilling rig.
Because Oklahoma is the ONLY North American member of Districts of Creativity, a collection of the world's foremost regions on creativity and innovation.
Showcase Rates
Booth (Includes two Showcase passes. Along with access to the Showcase area, this pass includes access to all activities taking place in the Cox Convention Center.)
Until October 15—$2,000 USD
After October 15—$2,500 USD
Additional Showcase passes for booths can be purchased for $100 USD (includes meals for both days).
Showcase Pass (Access to Showcase area only)
$50 USD
Conference Rates
Full Conference Registration
Until October 15—$475 USD
After October 15—$575 USD
Oklahoma Resident Full Conference Registration
Until October 15—$375 USD
After October 15—$475 USD
Conference Day Pass (Per day, includes evening events)
Until October 15—$275 USD
After October 15—$375 USD
Student Day Pass (Per day, includes meals, no evening events)
$95 USD
For information regarding special group rates (10+ attendees), please contact Robin Mickel at rmickel@wciconferences.org.