# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Crystal Ship Summit | Expert Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: On 1 April, Tourism Ostend, in collaboration with Street Art Cities, is organising the Expert Conference, the professional section of The Crystal Ship Summit. This afternoon event brings together an international network of professionals from the fields of culture, tourism and street art to share knowledge and discuss current issues within the field. 

Keynotes and panel discussions will explore themes such as artistic freedom in public spaces, the social impact of street art and the interaction between street art and tourism. 

The Expert Conference aims to provide participants with concrete insights that can be immediately applied within their own organisations.

TIMETABLE

12:30 - 13:00 – Welcome
12:45 - 13:30 – Kick-off Pitch
13:30 - 14:20 – Panel discussion: ‘City as canvas’ who decides what stays up, and why
14:30 - 15:20 – Panel discussion: Street Art: real social impact or artwashing?
15:20 - 15:30 – Break
15:30 - 16:20 – Panel discussion: Street art and tourism: where promotion helps, and where it hurts
16:20 - 16:40 – Pitch
16:45 - 17:00 – Wrap-up
17:00 - 18:00 – Drinks

Tickets & info: thecrystalship.be/en/summit#expertconference
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ostend/the-crystal-ship-summit-|-expert-conference/200029669927910
- **Event Categories**: business, art, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 107

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ostend
- **state**: WV
- **country**: Belgium
- **location**: De Grote Post
- **lat**: 51.22991
- **long**: 2.91566
- **full address**: De Grote Post, Hendrik Serruyslaan 18A, 8400 Oostende, België, Ostend, Belgium

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Crystal Ship Summit | Expert Conference being held?
  - **A:** The Crystal Ship Summit | Expert Conference takes place on Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at De Grote Post, Hendrik Serruyslaan 18A, 8400 Oostende, België, Ostend, Belgium.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Crystal Ship Summit | Expert Conference?
  - **A:** The Crystal Ship Summit | Expert Conference is organized by The Crystal Ship - Oostende.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Crystal Ship Summit | Expert Conference is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ostend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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