Creative Economy Forum
Conversations and training around publishing, arts funding, digital storytelling, and creative entrepreneurship.
Supporting Creative Work
The Creative Economy Forum brings together writers, artists, publishers, cultural practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs to discuss the realities of building sustainable careers in the creative sector.
Through conversations, practical sessions, and training, the forum creates space to share knowledge, discuss opportunities, and consider the systems that support creative work.
What the Forum Covers
Practical conversations and learning sessions focused on different aspects of creative work and the creative economy.
Publishing
Conversations around publishing, writing, distribution, and the changing opportunities within the book industry.
Arts Funding
Discussions on funding opportunities, support systems, and the resources available to artists and cultural practitioners.
Digital Storytelling
Practical sessions on using digital platforms and tools to tell stories, reach audiences, and build creative visibility.
Creative Entrepreneurship
Conversations about turning creative skills and ideas into sustainable work, ventures, and professional opportunities.
A Space for Creative Exchange
The forum provides an opportunity for people working across different areas of the creative economy to meet, exchange experiences, and learn from one another.
By bringing together different creative disciplines and perspectives, the Creative Economy Forum encourages practical conversations about how creative work is produced, supported, shared, and sustained.
Creative work needs ideas, opportunities, resources, and communities that allow it to grow.
Building Knowledge for Creative Practice
The Creative Economy Forum creates a space for practical knowledge, professional development, and conversations that can help creatives better understand and navigate their fields.
Through the forum, IBAFEST continues its commitment to supporting literary and cultural participation while creating opportunities for creative professionals to connect, learn, and build.
Be Part of the Conversation
Join conversations and learning sessions that support creative work, professional development, and the wider creative economy.