At the 2025 Pontignano conference, conversations under the theme of ‘Growth and Resilience’ reaffirmed how essential cross-sector exchange remains for tackling shared challenges and shaping creative futures.
The British Council led a workshop exploring how creative industries generate impact and sustainable growth while also tackling the challenges of an increasingly precarious gig economy.
Watch what a select group of leaders in the industry have to say as they share their vision of the future of the Creative Economy under this year’s theme of 'Growth and Resilience'.
Deeper dive with the experts
As part of the conference, we had the opportunity to interview some of our closest partners and, leaders in the industry, to get their insights and expertise on specific topics:
- Breaking boundaries in the Cultural and Creative Industries
- Indy Johar, Designer and Architect at Dark Matter Labs
- Prof. Christopher Smith, Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council
- Can the Creative Industries help address complex problems in our societies?
- Marta Foresti, Founder and CEO of LAGO
- Hannah John, Consultant at WYN Services
- Can the Creative Sector be a driver for economic growth?
- Paolo Montemurro, Founder at Materahub
- Francesca Sanderson, CEO of Figurative
- Simone Venturini, Deputy Mayor of Venice
- What skills are key for young people in the Cultural and Creative Industries?
- Angelica Monaco, Director of the South Regional Hub at EIT Culture and Creativity
- What do British Council and the UK Business Strategy have in common?
- Ruth Mackenzie, Director of Arts at British Council
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Tags:
- Art Form: Creative Economy
- Region: Europe