European Jazz Conference, Bari

- Speaker: Gökçe Dervişoğlu Okandan (academic & cultural policy expert, Türkiye)
- Moderator: Murat Sezgi (Bozcaada Jazz Festival, Türkiye /Germany)

As public and traditional funding models become less reliable, embracing cultural entrepreneurship is increasingly a path that can help ensure the sustainability of our organisations. This session will explore how entrepreneurial thinking can help festivals, venues, and cultural operators become more financially resilient. From collaborations with innovators and startups, to alternative financing models, participants will examine practical examples from other cultural sectors and discuss how to fundraise and foster public-private partnerships tailored to the jazz and creative music field.