New technologies are transforming the world of human creativity in ways unimagined just a few years ago. To some, this is an end in itself. To us, this is just the beginning. The Institute Of Creative Technologies (IOCT) is a unique research environment which aims to make connections between people, ideas, and technologies by crossing traditional boundaries. It works at the intersection of arts, science and technological research and fosters collaboration and cooperation through interdisciplinary projects and programmes of activities. The IOCT currently has two main research themes: Quality of Life Cultural Horizons