Conference Day

The IKF - Forum for the Future, Innovation and Participation

Social Media & Bookings
How can venues and artists work together to boost their visibility?

Cultural marketing expert Martin Juhls uses specific examples to show how social media can be successfully integrated with bookings and tours. From content planning and the division of roles to joint campaigns: find out how a single booking can generate greater reach and attention for everyone involved.

Safety Through Collaboration – Rethinking Events

How can new technologies and human interaction help to make events safer and more resilient?

New technologies open up a wide range of possibilities for event safety. At the same time, human interaction remains crucial. As part of FreiburgRESIST, Dr Eva Dinchel and Maren Hanisch will demonstrate how real-time data, sensor technology and modern technologies can complement existing safety structures. Together, they invite us to reflect on the future of event management and new approaches to resilient events.

What is actually permitted when using AI? And what obligations do organisations face?

This talk provides a practical overview of the EU AI Act and explains what the new legal requirements mean for day-to-day work in the arts and culture sector.

Find out more about the risks, responsibilities and specific recommendations for the safe and responsible use of AI.

Cultural funding – embracing the new whilst safeguarding the tried and tested
How can cultural funding break new ground whilst safeguarding the tried and tested?

Felicia Maier, Head of Freiburg’s Cultural Affairs Office, provides insights into Freiburg’s cultural funding and presents the Freiburg Kultur-Soli as an example of best practice. In doing so, she demonstrates how new approaches and tried-and-tested forms of cultural funding can work together.

Up-and-coming talent, established professionals: Experience “Young & Fresh” live

Experience the hosted variety show produced by ZAV Künstlervermittlung in cooperation with IKF Freiburg. “Young & Fresh” brings a dynamic mix of breathtaking acrobatics, modern magic, comedy, and performance to the stage.

What makes this special for your event planning: All live acts are completely self-sufficient. You can flexibly book the artists as soloists to add specific highlights to your event or as a complete, full-length ensemble. Also perfectly suited for occasional event organizers. 

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A breath of fresh air for the cultural and events scene

For the first time this year, we are also welcoming fresh faces and new voices who are just taking their first steps in the professional cultural sector. Our newcomers bring fresh perspectives, ideas and energy, and showcase what inspires the next generation of artists.

Lunch together

In between the exciting performances, talks and presentations, our communal lunch offers a chance to take a breathand recharge your batteries. At the same time, this shared break provides plenty of opportunity for personalconversation, networking and making new connections. Strike up a conversation, make new contacts and use the time to chat in a relaxed atmosphere.