Plenary session
Protocol of the forum plenary session.
Open protocolInternational Forum
The role of creative industries in the socio-economic development of tourist territories, including those within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network
October 23–25, 2025, St. Petersburg
Competition
As part of the Forum, a Souvenir Competition will be held to promote the tourism potential of St. Petersburg and develop creative local souvenirs.
Go to the competitionProgram
Three days of sessions, master classes and networking in St. Petersburg.
23 October
“Talion Imperial Hotel”
- Registration of guests and participants
- Welcome coffee break
- “The Creative Code of the City: from cultural heritage to an immersive experience for travelers”
- Break
- “Spiritual and educational tourism as a strategic resource of territories: effective models of state–religious partnership”
- Lunch coffee break
- “The new role of UNESCO Creative Cities in the development of the creative economy”
- Break
- “Urban tourism: the trinity of architecture, design code and creative industries for sustainable territorial development”
- Master class on calligraphy and branded packaging for souvenir products
- Break
- “A hospitality bestseller: how literary-historical tourism shapes a new visitor focus”
24 October
ATS, Hall 1
- Registration of guests and participants
- Welcome coffee break
- “Street art as a trigger for urban tourism development”
- Break
- “Integrating creative industry elements into culture and tourism”
- Lunch coffee break
- Master class “Interactive painting — creating a mural”
- Plenary session
- Awards ceremony of the “New Culture of Souvenirs 2025” contest
- Evening reception
25 October
Off-site program
- Guided tour
Forum registration
Registration is closed. Thank you for your interest!
Registration is closed. Thank you for your interest!
Protocols of the IV International Forum
Section 1
Protocol of section meeting No. 1.
Open protocolSection 2
Protocol of section meeting No. 2.
Open protocolSection 3
Protocol of section meeting No. 3.
Open protocolSection 4
Protocol of section meeting No. 4.
Open protocolSection 5
Protocol of section meeting No. 5.
Open protocolSection 6
Protocol of section meeting No. 6.
Open protocolSection 7
Protocol of section meeting No. 7.
Open protocolEvent recordings
23 October
The Creative Code of the City
Spiritual and educational tourism
New role of UNESCO Creative Cities
Urban tourism
Hospitality bestseller
24 October
Street art as a trigger
Integrating creative industries
Plenary session
Photo reports of the IV International Forum
Forum photo report
Yandex Disk 360Photos from key sessions, discussions and informal meetings of forum participants.
- Plenary and thematic sessions
- Speakers and moderators
- Networking and working meetings
- Venue and business program overviews
“New Culture of Souvenirs” contest photo report
Yandex DiskAward ceremony photos and best works of contest participants.
- Awards ceremony for winners and finalists
- Original souvenirs and exhibition
- Jury, finalists and participants
- Creative space atmosphere