Connecting the Dots: Music, Culture and Collaboration Across Sectors

• March 24, 2026

Connecting the Dots: Music, Culture and Collaboration Across Sectors

On March 30, MESO Events Hub invites you to an open conversation at the Goethe-Institut Athens, as part of the lead-up to Athens Music Week 2026.

Bringing together voices from across music, culture, creative industries and technology, the event creates a space for exchange around some of the questions that continue to shape our ecosystem:

How can music and culture contribute to more resilient societies, supporting artists, professionals and the creative economy?
And how can they act as drivers for cities and regions, through stronger collaboration between public institutions, industry stakeholders and the creative community?

The gathering also marks the beginning of this year’s collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Athen, bringing the Greek and German creative scenes closer and opening the dialogue around diversity, cultural production and European cooperation.

At its core, the event invites participants to explore how music can act as a bridge across sectors, connecting different efforts and contributing to more connected and resilient communities and societies.

The conversation will feature contributions from:
– Marc-André Schmachtel, Head of Cultural Department, Goethe-Institut Athens & Region Europe I
– Anouk Rigeade, Cultural Attachée, Institut Français de Grèce
– Manos Dedevessis, Co-founder, Stay Independent
– Alexandros Nousias, Legal Consultant & Research Associate, NCSR-D / Digital Law & Ethics

The event will take place at the Goethe-Institut Athens on March 30, from 18:00 to 21:00, with the discussion scheduled from 18:15 to 19:15.
The evening will then continue with an informal networking session and music, offering space for further exchange until 21:00.

The event is free of charge, with registration required due to limited capacity.
Register here: [link]