INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ICCIRA) Call for Applications: Board Members As the current term of the ICCIRA Board of Directors draws to a close, the International Cultural and Creative Industries Regulatory Authority is inviting applications for two new Board Members to join the organisation and contribute to...
ICCIRA SEEKS STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BLOCKCHAIN AND BIG DATA International Legal, Regulatory and Constitutional Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Quantum Computing and Big Data within the Arts, Culture, Creative and Entertainment Industries The International Cultural and Creative Industries Regulatory Authority (ICCIRA), a non-profit international regulatory organisation, is seeking...
Jacob Coxon left OpenAI for Anthropic because of its reputation for AI safety. Now he’s walking away from the industry entirely. By Jon Small | edited by Dan Bova | Sep 10, 2026 When the people building AI start walking away in fear, it’s worth taking notice. Jacob Coxon, a...
Key takeaways − Last Updated on August 24, 2026 From self-driving vehicles to medical diagnostics to high-stakes financial trading, artificial Intelligence (AI) is being embedded into human life at breakneck speed. But often all eyes seem to be on the presumed benefits, with little forethought given to the risks. Two...
CIISA (The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority) is the industry-backed, independent standards authority for the UK’s creative sector. Currently operating across music, film, television and theatre, we set clear and consistent expectations for behaviour through the CIISA Standards – and we support accountability where those standards are not met. Our...
The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 is taking place from 26 to 30 May in Nicosia. Organised by Europa Nostra in cooperation with the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia, the Summit is under the patronage of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, and is supported by the European Union. Under the motto “Heritage as the Soul of...
As Culture Action Europe prepares the second edition of our flagship publication, the State of Culture Report, we want to hear directly from those shaping the cultural and creative sectors today. Whether you are an artist, cultural manager, producer, curator, or director, working across architecture, audiovisual, crafts, design, fashion, heritage,...
EIT Culture & Creativity has secured strategic partnerships that expand benefits available to startups across its Incubation, Acceleration and Post-Acceleration and Innovation Programmes. These agreements strengthen our commitment to equipping founders with leading tools, infrastructure and commercial support, helping them build faster, scale smarter and preserve capital. Through newly secured collaborations with AWS, HubSpot, Lovable, Make,...
Creative Skills Academy – a new educational initiative in collaboration with the Design Institute. This capacity-building platform bridges creativity and business. It supports professional development of creative individuals, community building, and sustainability of creative ventures. The Creative Skills Academy aims to Who the Programme Is For and Why It Matters The...
Artur Ochojski Drafting a comprehensive book on Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) for regional scientists poses a formidable challenge. This challenge is brought by a series of factors, including the expansive scope of the subject matter, definitional ambiguities, impediments in procuring precise data, and historically set narrative that tends to rather favour a sectoral portrayal...
A CULTURE GOAL IS ESSENTIAL FOR OUR COMMON FUTURE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Culture is effectively missing from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Yet no one would argue that culture is irrelevant to the 2030 Agenda. Indeed,the United Nations General Assembly Declaration enshrining the 2030 Agendarefers to its importance, but there is no...
Trine Bille, Anja Mølle Lindelof, and Linnéa Lindsköld The cultural policy agendas in the Nordic countries and across the Western world are under pressure, as suggested by polemic research titles in recent years such as “The end of cultural policy?” (Mangset 2018) and “Culture is bad for you” (Brook et al. 2020). These studies are...
European Journal of Cultural Management and Policy Paula Westenberger and Despoina Farmaki Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising our relationship with cultural heritage, enhancing access to, engagement with and preservation of collections and heritage sites. AI is also being used as a valuable research tool in the context of heritage...
Application Form: Pre-Summit Events for AI Impact Summit 2026 Part A: Organization Follow: AI Summit 2026 1. Primary Contact InformationEmail Address *VerifyContact Person Name *DesignationPhone Number * Country Code 2. Primary Organization DetailsOrganization Name *Organization Type * Select Organization Type Website *Background of the Organization * 0/5000 characters Organization Full Address 0/1000 characters City *Country * Co-Organization (Optional) You...
In response to the European Commission’s strategic initiative, the Culture Compass for Europe, ENCATC will open a space for dialogue and reflection among its members. The Culture Compass is a new policy tool under development by the EU, designed to bring greater coherence, impact, and long-term vision to Europe’s cultural policies....
CINEKINIMA PRESS RELEASE The first meeting of the Cinekinima Organising Committee marks a new chapter for the long-suffering independent Greek cinema. The inaugural meeting of the Cinekinima Organising Committee took place on 5 May 2025 in Athens, heralding the launch of an inspiring new initiative in support of independent cinema...
*This piece is excerpted from the April 2025 issue of the Decoder, Culture Action Europe’s monthly members-only publication dedicated to decoding what is happening in European cultural policy as seen from Brussels. Find out more about CAE member benefits. Last month, we breathed a sigh of relief when we saw a...
By Emmanuel Legrand A wide coalition of creative industries’ international organisations have joined forces to express their opposition to the third draft of the European Union’s General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice, which they describe as “fundamentally flawed.”The coalition — representing performers (IAO, AEPO-ARTIS), songwriters (ECSA), collective management organisations (CISAC, GESAC),...
Background The new technology landscape emerging from the super rapid progress in developing AI, Generative AI (GenAI) and towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been dominated by hyperscale super-funded, largely US-based players. Despite the potential opportunities created by “distillation” from left field entrants such as DeepSeek, the major players are...
Almost 3 years after the start of the war, Audrey Azoulay once again visited Ukraine to increase UNESCO’s support for cultural professionals involved in the country’s recovery. Most notably, she inaugurated a new national cultural institution: the Lviv Culture Hub. Source: UNESCO Share this… Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin
The EU is committed to protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones because it’s an important source of social cohesion. Cultural heritage plays a vital role in fostering social cohesion, strengthening a sense of identity, and driving economic development. Yet it continues to face significant threats, particularly in conflict zones. The...
By Lucy Ilado The G20 Rio de Janeiro Declaration, adopted in November 2024, offers a framework for the global arts and culture sector. It acknowledges the immense value of culture in fostering unity, sustainability, and dialogue. For Africa, this is a critical moment. Yet, while the declaration sets an aspirational...
Cultural and creative industries (CCIs) operate in a complex business environment, where they are defined by the standard regulations concerning businesses as well as intellectual property rights, taxation and many other issues. The policies and legislation governing these fields (i.e. the regulatory framework) should therefore work to facilitate artistic creation...
On the United Nations General Assembly, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, announced the creation of a network twinning places of memory and museums of slavery in Africa, the Americas and Europe. It will help facilitate knowledge-sharing and intercultural dialogue. We must better recognize and remember the millions of African men,...
By Victoria Ojugbana Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, the Director, Institute for African Culture and International Understanding (IACIU), a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Category II institute, has asserted the significance of exploring Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism resources to drive national development. Okebukola made the assertion in...
Madam President, the Ministry is the steward of Bermuda’s cultural heritage and leads in advancing amateur sport and developing policies for tourism. Our job is to celebrate and preserve our culture and heritage, and support programmes for athletes, artists and tourism-based activities. Madam President, we recognize the importance of programs...
Өнөболд.Б Mongolian National News Agency Over the past two years, the cultural sector of Mongolia has seen the development and introduction of 10 digital systems as part of the New Revival Policy, according to D. Narantsetseg, Director of the Department of Culture Policy Implementation Coordination of the Ministry of Culture....
The Arts Council England (ACE), a UK government agency that provides funding to museums and arts spaces across the country, is facing criticism over a new policy that warned organizations against making “political statements.” On January 28, the organization updated its policies to include a new section titled “Considering Reputational Risk,” which...
The creation of a Fund for the Acquisition of Works of Art for National Museums and Palaces and the extension of the conditions for residence permits are part of the diploma approved by the Council of Ministers to encourage private investment in culture. The conclusion of the bill and its...
National treasures which are under public or private ownership can only be transferred, exchanged, donated or inherited within the country, according to a draft amendment to Cultural Heritage Law. HÀ NỘI The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed a draft amendment to the Cultural Heritage Law to prohibit national treasures trading...
The “legislative prison walls” of the British Museum Act In 2022, the then UK Prime Minister (the antepenultimate Prime Minister of recent times) responded to calls for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece by saying that it is for the trustees to decide. However, even if the trustees...
Thirty six festivals from across eight countries in the Caribbean and Latin America have come together to learn and exchange knowledge through the ‘Cultura Circular’ Programme, delivered by JB and supported by British Council Americas. This project has been a great example of how JB is working at scale internationally across...
By Rédaction Africanews GHANA Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday called for a united front with African leaders on demands for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonial-era damages. Some Western leaders have recently moved to acknowledge the wrongs of the colonial era in Africa and museums have begun returning stolen...
The EU’s approach to artificial intelligence centers on excellence and trust, aiming to boost research and industrial capacity while ensuring safety and fundamental rights. The way we approach Artificial Intelligence (AI) will define the world we live in the future. To help building a resilient Europe for the Digital Decade, people...
Cultural policy is a term that is widely used in different contexts and situations and is therefore to some extent open to interpretation. It is important to address different meanings and conceptions of the term, especially for people who are not too familiar with the discipline. With the launch of...
ICCIRA strongly denounces acts of violence that target both Israeli and Palestinian civilians, including acts of terrorism, indiscriminate attacks, provocation, incitement, and destruction. ICCIRA underscores the critical importance of upholding international humanitarian and human rights laws, which encompass principles such as distinction, necessity and precaution during times of conflict. ICCIRA...
The full-frontal assault by Hamas and Palestinian groups this Sabbath and the sacred celebration of Simchat Torah mark the beginning of hostilities against Israel.The International Cultural and Creative Industries Regulatory Authority – ICCIRA, expresses its solidarity with the people of Israel and strongly condemns the heinous attack by Hamas against...
Greek Cultural Heritage Law – What you should know at a glance! The main Greek law protecting cultural Heritage is Law No. 3028/2002. Law No. 3865/2008 mainly deals with the fight of illicit trafficking in cultural objects but may of its articles are practically not in force. Law 3028 governing antiquities...
Authors: Dr Tasos Kitsos, Dr Max Nathan, Dr Diana Gutierrez Posada. A new study by Tasos Kitsos, Max Nathan, and Diana Gutierrez-Posada finds only a minor influence of creative firms and workers on neighborhood gentrification in England and Wales between 2001-2011. Meanwhile, the Creative Industries continue to be a key driver of...
A Paper by Fernando M. Forattini Fernando Miramontes ForattiniPHD in History at PUC-SP / University of ChicagoCo-Founder of Corruption in the Global South Research Consortium Download the Paper on PDF here: FOR A BROADER UNDERSTANDING OF CORRUPTION AS A CULTURAL FACT, AND ITS INFLUENCE IN SOCIETY IntroductionThis brief article intends...
