On 3 September 2025, a conference was held at MAO to present new strategic directions for the national platform, the Center for Creativity, within the framework of European cohesion policy for the period 2024–2028, and an open discussion was held on the role of cultural and creative industries in innovation, cross-sectoral cooperation, and sustainable social change.

The event brought together decision-makers, representatives of support environments, creators, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Participants gained key information about the JR CzK 25 call for proposals and accompanying activities aimed at high-quality project preparation and increasing the chances of successfully obtaining funding. The round table, led and moderated by Dr. Damjan Kavaš, director of IER, focused on the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation and synergies between culture, economy, and science for achieving a sustainable future.

More information can be found on the CzK website: https://czk.si/dogodki/konferenca-spodbujanje-kulturnih-in-kreativnih-industrij