In the digital age, regional initiatives are gaining new strength, becoming an important instrument for preserving and developing the cultural code. Experts in culture, economics, and digital technology will discuss key aspects of interaction between the creative industries and the regions and the impact of modern technologies on the development of cultural projects. Drawing on successful case studies, participants will explore how innovation strengthens identity and the diversity of heritage amid globalization. The session will address the challenges and opportunities of implementing digital solutions and will offer recommendations for effectively using technology to support regional cultural initiatives.
Moderator:
Margarita Lian’ge, President of the Interregional Guild of Interethnic Journalism; Editor-in-Chief, “National Accent” media.
Speakers:
- Natalia Sukhanova, Minister of Culture of the Nizhny Novgorod Region;
- Veronika Korzhevskaya, Russian artist, director, poet;
- Sofya Ernst, creative producer, founder, House of Culture “Istok”;
- Natalia Seroshtanova, Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Informatics, Yekaterinburg Academy of Contemporary Art; Head, Play DigitalArt youth digital art festival;
- Merab Zasseev, Director, National Museum of South Ossetia;
- Elena Glukhovskaya, Director General, KASSIR.RU — national ticket operator;
- Evgeny Melentyev, General Producer/co-owner, KD Studios LLC; Director General, CentroKino LLC;
- Ekaterina Galanova, stage director and producer in the performing arts.