[Commlist] Call for Papers for Creative Future Insights 2025

We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 3rd Biennial 
International Scientific Conference, Creative Future Insights 2025 - 
Creativity of Othering in the Age of Migration, to be held on September 
18–19, 2025, at VERN’ University and The Institute of Economics, Zagreb, 
Croatia. This year's conference will explore a timely and 
thought-provoking theme: the impact of "othering" cultures and 
traditions on mainstream and local traditions in the fast-changing 
global landscape of migration.

By participating in Creative Future Insights 2025 - Creativity of 
Othering in the Age of Migration, you will join a dynamic conversation 
about the intersections of creativity, culture, and economics in a 
rapidly shifting world. The conference will provide a platform for 
interdisciplinary research, policy discussion, and innovative ideas, 
addressing areas such as:

    The social and economic significance of creative industries in an 
era of migration
    The relationship between culture, identity, and the creative economy
    The role of creative industries in promoting cultural diversity and 
innovation
    Media representation and the commodification of "othered" cultures
    The global creative industry's response to migration, woke culture, 
and identity politics.

However, these are only suggestions for research topics as we are 
looking forward to all other ideas related to dynamic cultural and 
creative industries field. We are confident that your contributions will 
enrich our understanding of the complex role that creative industries 
play in shaping and reflecting contemporary societal changes.
Conference language: The official language of the conference is English.
Key information and dates:

    Abstract submission deadline – 15 March 2025
    Abstract in English – max 300 words
    Conference date and venue – 18th – 19th September 2025 at VERN’ 
University and The Institute of Economics, Zagreb
    The presentations will take place in person or online
    Submission of full papers in English for publication in the 
conference book of proceeding – 7th December 2025
    Accepted and reviewed papers will be published in the book 
published by reputable scientific international publisher.


Email: (creative /at/ vern.hr)
Web: https://creativefutureinsights.vern.hr/

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Creative Future Insights 2025 is the 3rd International Scientific 
Conference about the creative industry and its role in today's economy. 
The topic of this year's conference is Creativity of Othering in the Age 
of Migration, and the conference will explore a timely and 
thought-provoking theme: the impact of "othering" cultures and 
traditions on mainstream and local traditions in the fast-changing 
global landscape of migration.
The creative industries, as one of the fastest-growing sectors of the 
European Union’s economy, play a pivotal role in this transformative 
period. By fostering innovation, cultural exchange, and entrepreneurial 
opportunities, the creative sector contributes not only to economic 
development but also to the evolution of identity and cultural dialogue 
in today's interconnected world. However, the concept of "othering"—the 
cultural distancing and marginalization of groups outside the dominant 
tradition—raises important questions about the integration of diverse 
influences in creative practices and their broader impact on social and 
cultural dynamics.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to contribute 
their insights into how these dynamics play out in the creative 
industries. Specifically, we will examine the extent to which "othering" 
affects cultural production and how marginalized cultures influence and 
transform the creative and cultural economies of host societies. How 
does the migration of people, traditions, and cultural practices alter 
the creative ecosystems of the societies they encounter? How does woke 
culture, rooted in awareness and activism around social inequalities, 
impact the portrayal, inclusion, and monetization of "othered" cultures 
in creative industries? What is the impact of "othering" cultures on 
artistic literary, dramatic, musical, and visual practices, design, 
media, heritage and heritage presentation, IT, and the gaming industry?
"Othering" across many creative fields can either reinforce cultural 
marginalization or provide opportunities for dialogue and redefinition. 
The interaction between mainstream and "othered" cultures creates both 
challenges and opportunities for innovation, cultural exchange, and 
self-representation. While dominant cultures may often commodify or 
distort the artistic, heritage, and media expressions of marginalized 
groups, those same groups are increasingly using these platforms to 
challenge stereotypes, assert their identities, and reshape global 
cultural conversations.

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