Creative ecosystems in motion: Building connections from southeast Europe

  • 06/05 14:30 - 15:30
  • Goethe Auditorium

Creative ecosystems in motion: Building connections from southeast Europe

This opening panel brings together voices from public institutions, European networks and industry to explore how cultural and creative industries, with music at the centre, are emerging as a strategic driver of intellectual property, investment and growth across Europe.

As music increasingly intersects with audiovisual, technology and gaming, it becomes a key engine for value creation and cross-sector innovation. The discussion focuses on how this momentum can evolve from fragmented initiatives into more coordinated, investment-ready frameworks.

With a focus on Greece and Southeast Europe, the panel examines how the region can position itself more strategically within the European landscape, and how stronger collaboration across networks can unlock investment, support IP development and accelerate growth.

Framing the tone of Athens Music Week 2026, the conversation looks at how these dynamics can translate into clearer pathways, stronger partnerships and more sustainable growth across Europe and the region.

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Georges Perot (FR/GR)
Founder, MESO Events / Artistic Director, Athens Music Week
Anna Zò (IT)
President, Music Tech Europe / COO, Music Innovation Hub
Leonidas Christopoulos (GR)
Chief Executive Officer, Hellenic Film & AV Center (EKKOMED)
Robert Meijerink (NL)
Head of EU Bookings, ESNS Eurosonic / President, Federation of Music Conferences
Thierry Baujard (FR)
Founder, Pan European Investment Network / Media Deals