The Creative Economy. Whose Economy? Whose Future?
Schedule
Thu Nov 20 2025 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Malta Chamber Of Commerce | Valletta, MA
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THE CREATIVE ECONOMY. Whose Economy? Whose Future? By Culture Venture
Part of Culture At work Program DAY 2
The creative economy has long been celebrated as a driver of innovation, growth, and cultural value. But in today’s fast-changing world, are its promises still valid? This panel brings together leading experts to debate the future of creativity at the intersection of culture, finance, and policy. How level is the playing field for creative industries, and who is truly benefitting? Is creativity being instrumentalised in the service of technology and economic agendas, creating new barriers for artistic freedom? Have new financing models widened the gap between commercially scalable projects and experimental, risk-taking practices? The discussion will critically examine whether the creative economy can remain a force for cultural, social, and economic transformation, or whether it risks reinforcing the very inequalities it set out to overcome.
Following the panel, participants will join thematic group sessions to discuss key issues in greater depth, exchange perspectives, and share insights that will feed back into the collective debate.
This session will also serve as an a networking opportunity for cultural practitioners and entrepreneurs.
20th November
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Valletta
Speakers: Adriano Picinati di Torcello, Angelica Monaco, Marilyn Reddan, Florencia Giulio, Maria Galea
Moderator: Toni Attard
Format: Panel Discussion with Thematic Group Sessions and Networking Opportunity
📥 Get your Tickets here: https://www.cultureatworkmeia.com/
This event is supported by Deloitte and HSBC Foundation.
About Culture at Work:
Culture at Work is a three-day unconference by MEIA that explores how culture functions and impacts. It gathers artists, cultural professionals and communities to discuss creativity’s role in shaping communities and economies.
Culture At Work is supported by:
Main Partners: Arts Council Malta, Visit Malta, Equipp Mt., INVENT 3D
Strategic Partners: Culture Venture, ARC Research & Consultancy
Sponsors: HSBC Foundation, Stilla, Farsons Group, BOLT, ECABS, Creative Europe Desk Malta, Rupture Studios, Theatre Next Door, Brillace Cafe, KM Airlines, ShowsHappening
Media Partners: VIBE FM, NewsBook, RTK
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Where is it happening?
The Malta Chamber Of Commerce, 233 Republic St, Valletta, VLT, MaltaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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