3rd International Forum of Creative Industries: Sustainable entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries

28 November 2023 - Skopje

A one-day event aimed to encourage ideas for sustainable development in the creative industries by emphasising the Sustainable Development Goals and their application in the creative industries, the contributions of the creative industries to achieve SDG and build businesses that are viable and can also have a positive social impact. The aim is to transform creativity into viable and sustainable business ventures, which can be pursued positively, passionately and profitably. An emphasis on sustainable business planning will look towards developing projects that have long-term viability.

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DAY 1

Venue: Cineplexx Hall 5, City Mall Time: 10.00 – 14.40

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10.00 – 10.30
Welcome Speeches & Presentations

• Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska, Minister of Culture of the Republic of North Macedonia
• Danela Arsovska, Mayor of the City of Skopje
• EU Delegation in North Macedonia
• Matthew Lawson, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to North Macedonia
• Clare Sears, British Council Director Western Balkans
• Elena Bojadzieva-Cvetkovska, President UMPAKI Skopje

12.40 – 13.30
Matinee

10.30 – 11.30
Session 1: Sustainability in the Creative Industries - Overview

• Martin Cuff – Advisor to the PM of Serbia, Serbia Creates, Serbia/UK
• Philippe Kern – KEA European Affairs
• Matilda Balliu - Adviser to the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Albania
• Simon Mokorel - Nova Gorica ECOC 2025
• Genevieve Marciniak - Consultant at BOP Consulting

13.30 – 14.20
Motivational Stories

• Katerina Ilijovska - Yes for Less
• Mirjana Josifovska - Fashion designer
• Genevieve Marciniak - Consultant at BOP Consulting

11.40 – 12.40
Session 2. The role of Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in the Creative Industries

• Mila Jovanovska – Association Go Green
• Genoveva Christova – CEO Createch, Ligna Group
• Andy Brydon – Curated Place
• Snežana Nikčević – NVO 35mm
• Irina Janevska – Association ARNO
• Dimitar Jovevski – Faculty of Economics, Department of E-Business

14.20 – 14.40
Closing Remarks

DAY 1

Venue: Cineplexx Hall 1, City Mall Time: 11.40 - 14.20

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11.40 – 11.50
Opening Speech

Copyright and related rights in the Creative Industries

11.50 – 12.40
Panel Discussion

The Role of Collective Management Organizations – The Importance of Having an Active and Valuable CMO. What are the benefits and how important they are for authors, performers and producers?

13.30 – 14.20
Workshop Session

Everything you wanted to know about copyright and related rights management and haven't had a chance to ask (closed session)

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