CRAFTOUR General Conference European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium – 30 January 2026 From evidence to action for European crafts On 30 January 2026, the CRAFTOUR General Conference was held at the European Parliament, marking a decisive moment in the initiative’s journey from research and dialogue to structured policy engagement. Hosted

CRAFTOUR Scientific Conference University of Antwerp, Belgium – 29 January 2026 Exploring crafts through research, practice and policy On 29 January 2026, the CRAFTOUR Scientific Conference brought together researchers, academics, practitioners and institutional stakeholders at the University of Antwerp for a full day of reflection and exchange on the

10 Dec 2025 : Policy Round Table Setting the scene On 10 December 2025, the CRAFTOUR initiative held its first Policy Round Table at the European Commission, marking a key milestone in its efforts to place crafts firmly on the European policy agenda. Launched by Mad’in Europe, CRAFTOUR brings

9 – 14 June 2025 : Bornholm Symposium 2025 A Week of Craft, Questions, and Community at Bornholm Symposium 2025 From the 9 to the 14 of June, as part of the CRAFTOUR Initiative, the teams from the different CRAFTOUR partners had the chance to spend an unforgettable few

25 Oct 2024 – Official launch of CRAFTOUR at the Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel FIRST CONFERENCE OF THE CRAFTOUR INITIATIVE On October 25th, 2024, the Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel in Paris will serve as the venue for the launch of the CRAFTOUR Initiative, a collaborative effort aimed