Learning and Playing Week
Moldova Meets Japan: A Journey through Anime and Gaming
Republic of Moldova
"Learning Through Creativity: Moldova’s Invitation to Collaborate" invites you to explore the evolving digital arts scene, where global influences and local creativity converge. This event will showcase how Moldova’s creative sector is contributing to the future of gaming and animation, blending international trends with innovative local projects. While inspired by global phenomena such as anime and gaming, Moldova is developing its own unique voice within these industries, offering exciting new content.
Discussion
- Games around the world
- Digital Transformation & IT Growth in Creative Industries #The Impact of Digital Arts on Society and Economy
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | To be determined |
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| Language of interpretation | English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.07.19[Sat]
14:00 ～ 16:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
As the digital entertainment landscape expands worldwide, Moldova is embracing its role in this global movement, fostering creativity, technology, and innovation. This event will showcase Moldova’s contributions to gaming and animation, while also exploring the broader role of the creative industry in driving cultural, economic, and social change.
The programme includes three key themes:
🔹 Learning Moldova: Surprising Stories of a Creative Nation — highlighting Moldova’s cultural roots and creative identity through local stories and grassroots initiatives.
🔹 Creative Moldova: Where Ideas Become Impact — presenting real-life examples of how creative ideas have evolved into innovative businesses and projects with social relevance.
🔹 Play to Invest: Moldova’s Creative Sector is Open for Collaboration — focusing on Moldova’s openness to cross-border cooperation, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives in the creative field, with support from both public and private actors.
Join us to see how Moldova is shaping the future of gaming and animation, combining innovation with technology to make a meaningful impact on the global creative industry.
14:00-14:05- Opening Remarks by Irina Tolstousov – Deputy Director, Invest Moldova Agency
14:05-14:20- Learning Moldova: Surprising stories of a creative nation
Irina Tolstousov – Deputy Director, Invest Moldova Agency
14:20-14:40- Creative Moldova: Where Ideas Become Impact
Viorica Cerbușca – Director of the Creative Association of Moldova
14:40-15:00- Play to Invest: Moldova’s creative sector is open for collaboration
Natalia Bejan – Director of Invest Moldova Agency
15:00-16:00- Meet the creative industry of Moldova: Stories of local companies
16:00-16:30- Open discussion
Cast
Speakers
Natalia Bejan
Director at Invest Moldova Agency
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Irina Tolstousov
Deputy Director Invest Moldova Agency
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Viorica Cerbușca
Director of the Creative Association of Moldova
Viorica Cerbușca is the CEO of ARTCOR – Moldova’s Creative Industries Center, which she has led for over six years, transforming it into a vibrant hub for artists, creators, and innovators. ARTCOR offers a dynamic space for exhibitions, performances, and workshops. Viorica has launched impactful programs such as Artcor School, Creative Export, Creative Accelerator, and the Artists Program, empowering local talent and creative entrepreneurs. ARTCOR is internationally recognized and won the ArchDaily Europe Award for sustainable urban architecture. It is also an active member of the European Creative Hubs Network.
Viorica is also the founder of Yep!Moldova, host of the StartupFuckup Podcast, a startup ecosystem builder, and holds a PhD in communications and innovation.
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Learning and Playing Week
Moldova Meets Japan: A Journey through Anime and Gaming
"Learning Through Creativity: Moldova’s Invitation to Collaborate" invites you to explore the evolving digital arts scene, where global influences and local creativity converge. This event will showcase how Moldova’s creative sector is contributing to the future of gaming and animation, blending international trends with innovative local projects. While inspired by global phenomena such as anime and gaming, Moldova is developing its own unique voice within these industries, offering exciting new content.
-
2025.07.19[Sat]
14:00～16:30
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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