Ulan-Ude Hosts Landmark Forum to Unlock Far East's Creative Economy
Ulan-Ude will host the 'Made in the Far East: From Content to Capital' International Creative Industries Forum from May 21 to 23, 2023. The event aims to boost the region’s creative economy by bringing together business leaders, investors, and government officials. Key discussions will cover film, animation, gaming, and music tied to cultural identity.
The forum marks a first for the Russian Far East with its international film market. Delegates will explore co-productions with Mongolia, Thailand, and Indonesia, as well as video games inspired by local history. Music’s role in shaping a territory’s identity will also feature prominently.
Over 30 Russian regions have confirmed in-person attendance, while ten more will join online. Magadan Oblast will send three representatives, including Artem Kovalyov, who will speak at the 'Tree Square' session on May 22. The event follows last year’s forum in Yakutsk, where deals worth over 1 billion rubles were signed. The programme is split into five tracks: finance, ideas, development, inspiration, and practical projects. A dedicated document signing zone will operate for two days. Elvira Nurgaliyeva, Deputy Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic, highlighted the forum’s importance in advancing the macro-region’s creative sector.
The forum will provide a platform for networking, investment, and collaboration across creative fields. With a focus on cultural and economic growth, organisers expect concrete agreements and new partnerships to emerge. Last year’s success in Yakutsk sets a strong precedent for this year’s event.
