PICNIC ‘09 will take place Amsterdam from 23 to 25 September 2009 in a unique location, the Westergasfabriek, a former gasworks fabric.
The world of today is one in overdrive. The global economy has reached historic lows. The need for a sustainable world grows more pressing by the day. Exploding urbanization increases poverty and detachment. Information overload creates scarcity of attention. Still, in the midst of all this apparent chaos, countless opportunities are emerging for social, cultural, educational and business entrepreneurs to re-engineer our future.
PICNIC ’09 will cover some of the major and minor challenges that lie ahead from a critical but optimistic point of view. In times of peril and uncertainty, it is the creative and innovative minds that emerge as the leaders of change.
What are the great breakthroughs that will change our lives in the coming decade? How will they heal our economy, our environment and make our lives more liveable? What are the alternative scenarios for our future?
PICNIC ’09 will review our world, economy, society and daily lives.
This year’s PICNIC is not your ordinary PICNIC!
Our pitch:
PICNIC is Amsterdam’s leading annual international event, highlighting creativity and innovation, particularly in media, entertainment and technology. PICNIC brings together and disseminates the ideas & knowledge of the world's best creators & innovators
Why attend
It's more than just a conference, it is an experience!
PICNIC is three inspiring days of ideas, fun and sensory stimulation in media, technology, entertainment, art and science. Come and inspire others.
PICNIC is a unique festival and an inspiring conference complimented by a set of networking events and hands-on technology experiences for top creatives and innovation professionals in business, technology, new media, entertainment, science and the arts.
PICNIC educates and connects people, industries, sectors and disciplines, and stimulates creativity, innovation, inspiration and business.
PICNIC is designed to evoke an emotional reaction through visual and auditory stimuli and quirky surprises.
There is nothing like PICNIC!
- Inspiring, high-level conference, world-class speakers, bringing great ideas to an international audience
- Cutting-edge technology experiences – hands on interaction and creation
- Innovative small and large group networking formats to connect partner for ideas and business
- Unique, cool, friendly, open festival environment with quirky surprises
