Koprivnica, Croatia – September 19, 2025 – The CCSI4CCSI project partners held a productive Local Stakeholder Group (LSG) meeting today, bringing together diverse voices to discuss the future of cultural and creative industries (CCSI) in Koprivnica. The gathering served as a vital platform for sharing insights, identifying best practices, and strategizing for impactful policy changes.

The meeting commenced with a comprehensive overview of the CCSI4CCSI project, presented by Vesna Vrhovec from Enter Koprivnica and Gordana Biondić from the City of Koprivnica. They shared valuable insights gleaned from recent project events in Thessaloniki, emphasizing key activities and highlighting best practices identified through the project's ongoing efforts. A significant portion of the initial presentations was dedicated to exploring current trends within the cultural and creative industries, providing attendees with a broader context for local discussions.

Following these presentations, participants delved into the findings of previous Local Stakeholder Meetings (LSMs) and a thorough SWOT analysis, ensuring a shared understanding of past progress and existing challenges. The session continued with an engaging discussion on contemporary trends shaping the creative industries, allowing stakeholders to voice their observations and concerns.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of three exemplary partner initiatives, showcased as "good practices" and potential sources of inspiration for policy adjustments in Koprivnica. These examples sparked a lively exchange, with participants actively exploring how Koprivnica could draw inspiration from these EU examples, while simultaneously addressing the specific needs of its territory and its burgeoning CCSI sector. The group demonstrated remarkable eloquence, providing insightful input on how local policy could be effectively influenced to support these goals.