CREATIVE SISTERHOOD – Empowering women in CCS
An Online Event Marking the Launch of the ACHIEVE CCS Virtual Exhibition
Join us in celebrating the launch of the Creative Sisterhood Virtual Exhibition!
Date: 26 March 2026
Time: 17:00–18:30 CET / 18:00-19:30 EET
Platform: Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration)
Watch the video recording of the event HERE
🧭 What to Expect:
- Presentation of the ACHIEVE CCS project results and innovative tools
- Live showcase of the ACHIEVE CCS Training Platform
- Launch and guided tour of the “Creative Sisterhood” Virtual Exhibition
- Insights and discussion on empowering women in the Cultural & Creative Sectors
- Interactive exchange with stakeholders and opportunities for collaboration
🎯 Who Should Attend:
- Professionals in the Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS)
- Women entrepreneurs and creatives
- Policymakers and public authorities
- Educators, trainers, and academic institutions
- Cultural networks, organizations, and EU stakeholders
🕒 Agenda
Moderator: Zeta Theodorou, CulturePolis
17:00–17:10 | Opening & Welcome
- Welcome and introduction
- Overview of the ACHIEVE CCS project, Dumitrița Bontea, CBE France
17:10–17:25 | Showcase of the ACHIEVE CCS Training Platform
- Guided walkthrough of the platform, Alexandra Cheimona, Eurospeak Ireland
- How the platform supports professional development and entrepreneurial skills, Maria Giangkampozidou, Youth Worker for Greece
- How stakeholders (educators, organizations, municipalities) can integrate the material, Artemis Drive, Youth Worker for Ireland
17:25–17:40 | Launch of the ACHIEVE CCS Virtual Exhibition
- Guided tour of the exhibition
- Presentation of featured women professionals and creative works
- Experience of participating in the exhibition, Nadia Papaioannou, Participating Artist from Greece
17:40–18:00 | Knowledge & Best Practices Mini Panel
Topic: What enables ambitious careers for women in CCS?
Speakers:
- Anna Danylchuk & Marta Sydoruk, Volyn Foundation Ukraine
- Nilgun Aslan Osdil, MEGA Türkiye
- Mary Doyle Burke, Director & Curator at An Chéad Tine Art Gallery & Participating Artist
18:00–18:15 | Interactive Exchange & Reflections
- Open Q&A
- Opportunities for collaboration and dissemination after the project’s end, Dr. Vasileios Laopodis, President of CulturePolis
18:15–18:30 | Closing Remarks