Apr 26 2013
John Howkins
Expert on the Creative Economy
John Howkins is the Chairman of BOP Consulting and has advised global corporations, international organisations, governments, and individuals. One of his major interests is the use of intellectual property laws to support the creative economy. He is Deputy Chairman of the British Screen Advisory Council (BSAC). He is a Member of the United Nations UNDP Advisory Committee on the Creative Economy and a Council Member of the UK Arts and Humanties research Council (AHRC).
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He is a former Chairman of the London Film School and is a former Executive Director of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). He was the Director of the Adelphi Charter on Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual Property. John devised the London Intellectual Property Advisory Service now called Own It. He organised special forums in London and Shanghai in 2010 to mark the 300th anniversary of the world’s first copyright law. John first published his ideas on creativity and innovation in his book ‘The Creative Economy’ in 2001. His following book, ‘Creative Ecologies: Where Thinking is a Proper Job’ was published in 2010. [/expand]
John has a wealth of research at his finger tips and is widely regarded as a leading expert on creativity and innovation. In his superb presentations he offers audiences valuable advice on the key aspects of the creative economy and creative industries with particular focus on China.[/expand]
John’s, inspiring sessions are an invaluable sources of actionable information – full of interesting case studies. He is a thought provoking and highly creative speaker.[/expand]
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Topics
How to be Creative
The Creative Economy: Globa lTrends
The Creative Economy: China
Intellectual Property
Creative Ecologies
Publications
2010
Creative Ecologies
2001
The Creative Economy
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