On March 13-14, the SoFEST! Forum France Festivals will address the most pressing issues in the festival industry. Hungary will be represented by Oszkó-Jakab Natália, Director of the Valley of Arts Festival, in an exciting panel discussion: Ecological and Economic Constraints: How Do They Interact? Debates, keynotes, and workshops – plenty of opportunities to inspire collective action! The event is open to festivals, local authorities, artists, and professionals in the field. <a href="http://francefestivals.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More details</a>

SoFEST! – The Future of Festivals in Reims

The Hungarian Tourism Program Foundation will participate in the SXSW Conference in Austin from March 7 to 15. 



The SXSW Conference is globally renowned for showcasing the latest industry trends and innovations, so we are proud that our foundation will be represented at this prestigious event.

SXSW Conference in Austin

We will gather together on Sunday 27 April to kick-off a four-day programme of events taking place in the world’s Festival City and in the home of the Edinburgh International Festival, The Hub, in the heart of the historic Old Town.



 This four-day event provides a key platform for the festival sector: - Networking and experience sharing among festivals, cities, and cultural organizations - Listening to one another and sharing experiences, ideas, and challenges - Exploring how we use our platforms to shape a better world 



The Summit will bring together some 200 people including EFA Members, Alumni of the Festival Academy, EFFEA Festivals and Artists, EFFE Seal Festivals Cities and Regions. Registration is now open! Registration deadline: March 12, 2025



More information and registration: https://www.european-festivals.eu/arts-festivals-summit-2025

The Hungarian Tourism Program Foundation will also be at the Arts Festivals Summit!

EIT Culture &amp; Creativity invites you to submit proposals for the 2025 Short Innovation Projects - supporting high-impact initiatives that tackle key challenges in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries.



This open call is for fast-moving, results-driven innovation projects, running for a maximum of six months and delivering tangible, market-ready solutions.



With a strong focus on fashion, architecture, cultural Heritage, audio-visual media, and gaming, we aim to accelerate the commercialisation and adoption of innovations that respond to globalisation, digital transformation, emerging technologies (such as AI), and environmental sustainability.



We offer financial support per project up to €120,000 for consortia and up to €59,500 for single participants, along with tailored services to support long-term success - market access, investor pitch sessions, and networking opportunities.



The call is open until 11 March for single participants and 11 April for consortia. To help with your proposal, we’re hosting a series of information sessions on 19 February.



 Deatails: https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/short-innovation-projects-2025/

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