Structuring music ecosystem: Investment, resilience and cross-sector collaboration

  • 08/05 12:30 - 14:00
  • Seminar room

Structuring music ecosystem: Investment, resilience and cross-sector collaboration

This meeting brings together Greek and European organisations for a focused exchange on how the music sector, alongside other creative and tech-driven industries, can better structure itself to support investment, resilience and long-term competitiveness.

As cross-sector collaboration becomes central to regional development strategies, the discussion examines how these frameworks are designed and implemented in practice, ranging from clusters and networks to funding mechanisms and policy tools. Particular attention is given to the accessibility and effectiveness of these structures for SMEs and independent actors.

Bringing together perspectives from policy, industry and international networks, the session creates space for open exchange, comparison and alignment. The focus is on sharing approaches, identifying gaps and exploring how collaboration across sectors such as music, technology and the wider cultural and creative industries can lead to stronger, more sustainable outcomes.

Rather than theoretical approaches, the roundtable aims to surface practical insights and common priorities, helping shape more coordinated structures that can support innovation, attract investment, and strengthen the region’s position within the European landscape.

Nikos Papanagnou (GR)
Event Manager, EKKOMED
Leonardo Lupelli (IT)
Executive Board, Federation of Music Conferences
Andreas Panagos (GR)
CEO, Candy Cane Events
Georges Perot (FR/GR)
Founder, MESO Events / Artistic Director, Athens Music Week
Maria-Daphne Papadopoulou (GR)
Acting Director, Hellenic Copyright Organization
Manos Dedevesis (GR)
COO & Head of Publishing, Stay Independent
Theodora Karakassi (GR)
Production & Promoter, Havoc Studio & Plissken Events
Alexandros Nousias (GR)
Legal Consultant & Research Associate, NCSR-D / Pharos AI Factory