CIM FORUM 2026: The Alchemy of Creation – 5th Anniversary Edition in Kotor

Under the theme “The Alchemy of Creation – Masters of Their Craft,” CIM Forum 2026 celebrates the creative process itself, along with knowledge, experience, and the people whose work shapes contemporary creative and communication practices.

Five years of CIM Forum mark more than an anniversary; they confirm the growth of an idea—the idea that encounters, dialogue, and the exchange of knowledge are the foundation of sustainable development in the creative industries. What began as an initiative in Kotor has evolved into a vital regional platform that connects sectors, generations, and markets.

Over four festival days, Kotor will become a space for open dialogue, education, and networking, where media, creative industries, technology, innovation, and health converge. The anniversary edition brings a strong international and regional focus, with the most ambitious program framework to date.

A special segment of CIM Forum 2026 is the UNESCO networking event, which will gather more than 50 professionals from the cultural and creative industries of the Western Balkans, further strengthening regional cooperation and the development of joint initiatives.

In collaboration with UNESCO partners, an international open-air exhibition will also be realized in Kotor’s Old Town, linking contemporary artistic practices with the city’s unique setting and cultural heritage.

CIM Forum 2026 offers a rich educational program through panels, masterclasses, and workshops, focused on current challenges and trends in communications, media, and the creative industries.

A special place in the program is reserved for the Health Corner, dedicated to health as the foundation of all creative and professional work. The official partner of this segment is AstraZeneca, further affirming the international standard of the program.

The organizers of CIM Forum have also announced the first confirmed participants of the anniversary edition—professionals whose expertise, integrity, and influence reinforce the festival’s reputation:

• Slavoljub Stanković, writer, philosopher, screenwriter, and Creative Director of the Ananas platform
• Dana Džamić, neurodiversity consultant and founder of the ADHD Insight Hub platform
• Jelena Obućina, journalist, TV editor, and documentary filmmaker

CIM Forum 2026 will also feature its traditional program segments: CIM Awards, the presentation of Creative Montenegro projects in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Media, and the Creative Market, a space for promoting and selling artists’ works.

CIM Forum 2026 is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Kotor, the Kotor Tourist Organization, and the “Nikola Đurković” Cultural Centre, with the support of domestic and international partners.

Telekom Crne Gore is the official mobile network of the festival, while CKB is the official bank of the CIM Forum.

CIM Forum 2026 remains a festival that belongs to the community—a space open to new ideas, dialogue, and collaboration.

More information is available at www.cimforum.me and on the official CIM Forum social media channels.

See you at CIM Forum 2026—where you arrive with your heart, and leave with a smile.