The first international forum "Culture. Media. Digital" will be held in Moscow on November 13 and 14. It will bring together representatives of creative industries and other professionals from different countries - heads of major media holdings and online cinemas, producers, directors, actors, employees of mass media and technology companies. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Natalia Sergunina.

"The conference will bring together experts from Russia, Brazil, China, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Serbia and other countries. They will discuss the economic potential of the creative sector and possible cooperation programs," said Deputy Mayor Natalia Sergunina. 

The honorary chairman of the forum is the famous film director Emir Kusturica. Guests can expect business sessions, lectures and master classes by leading experts. For example, participants will be able to listen to a speech by the world-famous director and screenwriter Oliver Stone. Topics include the development of new media and the gaming industry, the introduction of artificial intelligence, new types of content and ways to attract audiences. Special attention will be paid to technology in cinema and support for talent in the industry.

The event will be held on the territory of the Moskino film factory.

The Russian capital is becoming one of the world centers for strengthening international cooperation. Thus, in October, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow signed a declaration on the creation of a BRICS fashion federation.

The contribution of creative industries to the economy of Moscow has increased by 35 percent in two years. The basis for the growth of the creative sector's economy is personnel. In the last year alone, the number of people employed in the sector has increased by a record 12 percent. The city has created a whole system of support for entrepreneurs. A number of tools are available to them for starting their own business, promoting products and entering the markets of Russia and other countries.