As a global family of crafts enthusiasts who share the same passion for handcrafted products, MEISTERSTRASSE HANDMADE invites members and friends to join expert talks addressing the future of craftsmanship under the motto ‘co-creating culture through tradition and innovation’.

HIDETOSHI NAKATA, former professional football player and crafts expert, will open the program with a keynote speech promoting Japanese sake, tea, culture, and craftsmanship globally. He was the Honorary Director of the National Crafts Museum, Japan’s only national museum dedicated to crafts, where he advised on business management and networking. He has supported the elevation of Japanese craftsmanship on the world stage.
The following topics will be discussed in five round tables with renowned speakers from Japan and Austria:

• CRAFTS & CULTURAL IDENTITY
• CRAFTS & DESIGN
• CRAFTS & HOSPITALITY
• CRAFTS & MUSIC
• CRAFTS, ARTS & DIGITALISATION