3rd Roundtable Μeeting 2025

Mapping the creative skills gaps in Greece and Cyprus

liminal and CulturePolis are hosting the 3rd Roundtable Meeting titled “Mapping the creative skills gaps in Greece and Cyprus”, aiming to highlight the challenges and opportunities for a more open and accessible cultural and creative sector. The meeting will take place online on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 17:00, with the support of the EU Creative Skills Week.

Poster for the Creative Skills Week 2025 event. On a white background with faint geometric shapes, the word “Event” is written in large, calligraphic green letters. Next to it is the Creative Skills Week logo, and below, in blue, the details: Mapping the Creative Skills Gaps in Greece and Cyprus, 3rd Roundtable Meeting, 22 September 2025, 16:00–18:30 CET. The poster also includes the link for more information, along with the Culture Polis and liminal logos.

Kicking Off a Timely Conversation

In a time of constant change, the cultural and creative industries are key drivers of social development, economic growth, and cultural innovation. Yet, barriers to access and ongoing exclusion continue to limit opportunities for participation and professional growth.

Building on the conclusions of the Roundtable organized by CulturePolis during the 2024 Creative Skills Week, the two organizations are launching a dialogue to address these challenges, with a focus on skills development, inclusive practices, and cross-sector collaboration.

What Will Be Discussed

Despite the long cultural tradition and vibrant artistic activity in Greece and Cyprus, a significant gap remains between the skills needed in the sector and those available in today’s workforce.

The meeting will highlight this gap and explore solutions for building a more inclusive and accessible creative ecosystem. Bringing together representatives from the creative community, public administration, and civil society, it will showcase best practices and strategies that advance diversity and inclusion in the creative sector.

The agenda of the 3rd Roundtable Meeting:

  • Greetings and Introduction Representatives from liminal and CulturePolis, Greece
  • Identifying critical skills shortages and mismatches in the cultural and creative industries, with a focus on accessibility and underrepresented communities Nenad Bogdanovic, Planning & Development Coordinator, Organization for European Programmes and Cultural Relations, Cyprus
  • Explore educational pathways, training programs, and mentorship opportunities that foster a more inclusive workforce Demy Papathanasiou, Representative from Artogether, Greece
  • Share best practices and impactful case studies from projects that promote diversity, accessibility, and creative empowerment
    Eleftheria Sokratous, sinergeio, Cyprus
  • Leverage digital tools and access tools to improve access for diverse communities
    Christos Papamichael, Founder & Director of liminal, Greece
    Tomas Diafas, liminal, Greece
  • Discussion and Conclusions
To register for the webinar, fill in the application form below.
Registration Form

👉 The meeting will be held in English, with simultaneous interpretation into Greek Sign Language and Cypriot Sign Language.

Creative Skills Week 2025

Creative Skills Week 2025 (CSW2025) is a key meeting point for the cultural and creative industries. It offers a dedicated platform to share knowledge, shape future competences, and promote new approaches to lifelong learning, re-skilling, and up-skilling.

Banner for Creative Skills Week 2025 in a deep green shade. On the left is the program logo, followed by the dates 22–26 September in Prague, and on the right are the logos of the EU and the organizers.

CSW2025 will take place in Prague and online from 22 to 26 September. For more information, the full event program, and to register for any online session that interests you, click here.

Useful information

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 Time: 17:00 – 19:30 Location: Online (a link will be sent upon registration) Language: English with interpretation into Greek Sign Language and Cypriot Sign Language. Cost: Free

For any questions, you can contact us at [email protected]