The conference provided opportunities to explore creativity as it pertains to home economics—that is, across a range of contexts related to everyday living.

It examined how we can develop and apply creative minds in both our personal and professional lives, including the development of students’ creative minds. The keynote speakers were complemented by a range of workshops that will enable delegates to explore, for example:

• Brain-based creativity
• Creative thinking
• Encouraging creativity in children
• Creativity in design
• Using ICTs creatively
• Teaching in a creative classroom
• Creative problem solving
• FoodChoices and creativity
• Creativity in hospitality