Did you know that creative industries are seen by many countries as drivers of innovation? Would you like to know how governments can enhance innovation and the creative economy? Let’s talk about policymaking!

Friday 12 February 2021, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET, the Creative Business Network will host a “This Is CBN” webinar; Finland’s Creative Industries Roadmap: Why the Innovation Policy Approach works!.

In this webinar, they will examine how Finland is supporting the growth of creative industries by placing them as a top priority. They will discuss the measures taken by the country, as well as their reasons and expected consequences.

They will count on the participation of Petra Tarjanne, who currently works for the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEE) as a Ministerial Adviser at Innovation Department on Intangible Value and Digital Transformation. Earlier she has been in charge of the Ministry’s Strategic Programme on Creative Economy (2008 – 2011) and The Government Programme on Intangible Value Creation (2011–2016).


Sign up to Attend the Webinar

How to sign up:

  • Join the online community at thisis.cbnet.com.
  • Register your name and email.
  • Go to “Events” and find “This is CBN – Finland’s Creative Industries Roadmap: Why the Innovation Policy Approach works!”.
  • Click “RSVP I’m going.” You will receive an email 15 minutes before the event starts.