Isabell Köster
Keynote speaker and cultural strategist
Isabell Köster is an expert in culture and cultural tourism. As a strategist and speaker, she relies on the power of inspiring impulses and ideas.
Topics
Cultural strategy and cultural tourism strategy, civic engagement, volunteering, fundraising
Profile
With more than 20 years of experience in language and communication, culture and media, project management and strategic narratives, Isabell Köster supports cities and organizations in developing their potential. As a consultant at Stadtmanufaktur and speaker, she is also committed to cultural strategies and cultural tourism strategies.
“My aim is to make a difference through good and creative advice,” explains the Hamburg native. Her other priorities are: civic engagement and participation for strong social cohesion. Isabell Köster is particularly interested in working with children and young people: As Board of What do you think? e.V. She is committed to philosophizing with children and young people – in order to promote selfand democratic education of young people.
“Interestingly, there is a connection between my work for cities and philosophizing with children: In both areas, listening is a crucial skill.”
Links and information:
Isabell Köster as speaker and moderator
More about Isabell Köster
Experience
- since 2023: Design of cultural and urban spaces and project management at the Stadtmanufaktur
- Board member of What do you think? e.V.
- 2000 to 2023: Management functions in the Literaturhaus Hamburg e.V.
- Development of the nationwide non-profit philosophy network “Gedankenflieger”
- Freelance journalist and format development – travel and culture
- Studied Cultural Studies (M.A.) at Leuphana University and in Pavia (Italy)
My drive
My strengths
“A cultural strategy is a major steering element of urban policy. Culture cannot be taken seriously enough as a driving force. “
Isabell Köster, speaker and cultural strategist
