CREA Programs
Discover the learning experiences to choose from at CREA Conference.
Registering you will choose ONE of the CPS Programs or TWO Immersion Programs.
Here you can CHECK the guide to help you chose your program.
Creative Problem Solving
The Creative Problem Solving program program offers participants a rich experience in learning how to think and act more creatively. Programs are targeted at skill development and designed around the Creative Problem Solving Skills Model.
- 2.5 day long workshops
- Start with Foundations of Creative Problem Solving
- Pre-registration required
Foundations of CPS
Learn the basics of Creative Problem Solving. This is the program for those getting started with CPS.
The Art of Facilitation
For CPS practitioners with some experience. Gain hands-on facilitation practice and feedback.
Creativity Tools for the 21st Century
Variety of tools that are drawn from the newest approaches in Creativity, Design Thinking, and Biomimicry.
Immersion Programs
Workshops that will offer an immersive learning experience focusing on emerging trends and best practices in the field of applied creativity. These workshops are designed and facilitated by experienced professionals based on current research and practical application. A choice of different workshops will be offered on Thursday and Friday in English or French languages.
- One-day workshops
- No course requisites
- Pre-registration required
Immersion Programs in English
Thursday May 6
The following workshops take place on Day 1 of the Conference and are held in English.
The Emotional Complexity of Solving Problems
Journey 1: Touching the Wish, Clarification and Ideation
What Happens in the Chrysalis of the Butterfly?
Sketching Radical Change in a Complex Environment
The Game
Welcome to our Radical Next Step Thinking game.
Friday May 7
The following workshops take place on Day 2 of the Conference and are held in English.
The Emotional Complexity of Solving Problems
Journey 2: Transformation of Ideas into Solutions and the Juicy Fruits for implementation
Celebrating Complexity
Manage complexity to your advantage
Deep Simplicity
Leveraging Opportunities in Leading Change
Immersion Programs in French
Jeudi 6 Mai
Les ateliers suivants ont lieu le premier jour de la conférence et se déroulent en français.
C2E4 : le guide du voyageur en Complexité
Comment clarifier un sujet complexe sans le dénaturer ou s’y perdre ?
“L’équipe apprenante"
À la conquête des mondes complexes
Vendredi 7 Mai
Les ateliers suivants ont lieu le deuxième jour de la conférence et se déroulent en français.
Complexe Cité
Approche systémique à travers la ville créative du futur
Chorégraphies créatives complexes
L’art de la facilitation en situations complexes
Expo workshops
Interactive workshops that will expose participants to the many diverse perspectives of research and practice in the field of creativity.
The full schedule is shared on the event. Follow us on social media for updates!
- 90-minute workshops
- No course requisites
- Attendance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sharing Circles
At the end of each day the same small team, integrating a mix of participants from all Programs and led by a Facilitator, will gather together to share learning and insights.
This integrative experience allows participants to broaden their exposure to what is offered at the conference, while also taking their own learning to a deeper level.
- 45-minute sessions in groups
- No course requisites
- Attendance is voluntary
The Labyrinth
The Labyrinth is a unique experience that has propagated to creativity conferences worldwide. Set your intentions and start your inner journey with this active meditation framework.
- Self-paced activity
- No course requisites
- Attendance is voluntary