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MTF Aveiro 2021

For the second time around,

the week-long MTF labs were held in Aveiro, Portugal

where 50 experts from 26 countries and 8 global online satellites

gathered to co-create and brainstorm

around the topic of “Just Ocean”.

Under strict safety protocols due to the Covid pandemic crisis,

the results were still astonishing,

resulting in 13 original new projects and

a final collaborative performance in six movements

For the second time around,

the week-long MTF labs were held in Aveiro, Portugal

where 50 experts from 26 countries and 8 global online satellites

gathered to co-create and brainstorm

around the topic of “Just Ocean”.

Under strict safety protocols due to the Covid pandemic crisis,

the results were still astonishing,

resulting in 13 original new projects and

a final collaborative performance in six movements

“MTF Labs Aveiro was a

mind blowing experience

which brought me inspiration

for years to come”

- Moullinex

 

“MTF Labs Aveiro was a mind blowing experience, which brought me inspiration for years to come”

- Moullinex

 

People

Meet the MTF Labs experts. artists, inventors and creators who contributed to MTF Aveiro 21

 

Projects

In a week of creative brainstorming and co-creation in response to grand challenges under the theme ‘Just Ocean’, 13 separate projects including a 6-part oceanographic symphony were created, documented and performed. 

 

EXCLUSIVES

 

The MTF exclusives featured live inspirational presentations and performances from high-level experts from all around the world. 

 

People 

 

Meet the MTF Labs experts. artists, inventors and creators who contributed to MTF Aveiro 21

 

Projects

In a week of creative brainstorming and co-creation in response to grand challenges under the theme ‘Just Ocean’, 13 separate projects including a 6-part oceanographic symphony were created, documented and performed. 

 

EXCLUSIVES

 

The MTF exclusives featured live inspirational presentations and performances from high-level experts from all around the world. 

 

Mentoring 

The student mentorships are weekly sessions run by Peter Keen and Alexandra Antonopolou. Those are designed to help students develop further their projects on the ‘Just Ocean’ theme.

 

Satellites

 

The MTF Labs Aveiro Satellites brought together eight university or research institutions around the world to work together on projects around the theme ‘Just Ocean’. Involving participants from diverse cultures, disciplines and education levels.

 

Mentoring 

The student mentorships are weekly sessions run by Peter Keen and Alexandra Antonopolou. Those are designed to help students develop further their projects on the ‘Just Ocean’ theme.

Satellites

 

The MTF Labs Aveiro Satellites brought together eight university or research institutions around the world to work together on projects around the theme ‘Just Ocean’. Involving participants from diverse cultures, disciplines and education levels.

 

MTF Labs Aveiro Part 2.

Participants words

MTF Aveiro projects: In a week of creative brainstorming and co-creation in response to grand challenges under the theme ‘Just Ocean’, 13 separate projects including a 6-part oceanographic symphony were created, documented and performed. In addition, live exclusive international contributions and multiple co-creation projects from 8 global satellites were presented.

João Melo

I loved every single person it this lab, their minds, their heart and of course their individuality. I learned a lot about ocean noise pollution, and that awareness urged me to act against it.

Diana Vieira

“It was an extraordinary gathering with very creative minds over a topic of global importance. Despite being my second MTF, this lab exceeded my expectations.. again!”

Brenna Redding

Since the MTF Labs 2021,

several results have travelled the world.

One is the documentary produced about

local communities in Aveiro facing climate change. 

- Michela Magas

Watch the award-winning Wetland documentary. The director Andrew Dubber discovers the culture of Aveiro, a city under imminent threat of ocean rise due to climate change and undergoing the loss of cultural heritage and traditional industries.

Watch the award-winning Wetland documentary. The director Andrew Dubber discovers the culture of Aveiro, a city under imminent threat of ocean rise due to climate change and undergoing the loss of cultural heritage and traditional industries.

MTF Aveiro Participants

Meet the MTF Labs experts, artists, inventors, creators and students who contributed to MTF Aveiro.

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