CIM Forum in Vienna: HEDONIST Among Partners of a Major Step Toward Europe

For HEDONIST Magazine, one of the media partners of the forum, this is yet another confirmation that stories connecting people, ideas, and places carry a special weight - and a future.

An Introduction to the Jubilee CIM Forum in Kotor

The Vienna event is conceived as a prelude to this year’s edition of the CIM Forum, which will take place from May 28 to 31 in Kotor. However, its role goes far beyond that. It is a platform that brings together institutions, the creative sector, and business, with a clear goal: to build concrete partnerships between Austria and Montenegro.

The focus is on creating space for more active participation of Austrian organizations and professionals, as well as strengthening regional and European cooperation through the exchange of knowledge and experience.

Creative Industries as a Bridge Between Countries

An additional layer of meaning arises from the historical connection between Kotor and Vienna, which is now reflected in the modern creative economy. In this context, CIM Vienna gathers experts from the fields of marketing, communications, culture, and innovation.

Among the participants are prominent names from the European creative scene - from representatives of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber to authors, producers, and creative directors actively shaping contemporary trends.

A special dimension is added by artists from the region who live and work in Austria, confirming that creative industries have long transcended borders and become a space where ideas, cultures, and markets meet.

For HEDONIST Magazine, as one of the forum’s media partners, this is yet another confirmation that stories connecting people, ideas, and places carry a special weight - and a future.

The Beginning of Long-Term Cooperation

CIM Vienna is not just a one-day event, but the beginning of a process. Its goal is the long-term positioning of Kotor and Montenegro as a relevant meeting point for the creative industries of Southeast Europe and the wider European space.

This is where its greatest value lies - in building bridges where borders once existed.

Participants

Among the participants of the CIM Vienna event are distinguished representatives of the creative industries, business, and the arts, whose work contributes to the development of international cooperation and contemporary creative practices:

• Reanne Leuning
• Tamara Kramer
• Wen Liu
• Michael Stoeger
• Katarina Stanisavljević
• Nikola Novaković
• Petra Radulović
• Anela Čindrak