ALCHEMY OF CREATION CELEBRATES A JUBILEE IN KOTOR

CIM Forum – the Festival of Creative Industries and Media – is entering its landmark fifth year. From May 28 to 31, 2026, Kotor will once again become a regional hub for creative industries, media, culture and innovation, bringing together professionals from Montenegro, the wider region and across Europe.

Under the theme “Alchemy of Creation – Wizards of Their Professions,” CIM Forum 2026 celebrates the creative process itself, as well as knowledge, experience and the people whose work shapes contemporary creative and communication practices.

Five years of CIM Forum mark more than a jubilee – they confirm the growth of an idea founded on encounters, dialogue and the exchange of knowledge as the basis for the sustainable development of creative industries. What began as a local initiative in Kotor has grown into a relevant regional platform connecting sectors, generations and markets

Over four festival days, Kotor will become a space for open dialogue, education and networking, where media, creative industries, technology, innovation and health intersect. The jubilee edition brings a strong international and regional focus, supported by the most ambitious program framework to date.

A special segment of CIM Forum 2026 is the UNESCO networking event, which will gather more than 50 professionals from cultural and creative industries across the Western Balkans, further strengthening regional cooperation and the development of joint initiatives.

In cooperation with UNESCO partners, an international open-air exhibition will also be staged in Kotor’s Old Town, linking contemporary artistic practices with the city’s unique ambience and cultural heritage.

CIM Forum 2026 offers a rich educational program featuring panels, masterclasses and workshops focused on current challenges and trends in communications, media and creative industries. A distinctive place in the program is reserved for the Health Corner, dedicated to health as the foundation of all creative and professional work. The official partner of this segment is AstraZeneca, further underscoring the festival’s international standards.

The organizers have also announced the first confirmed participants of the jubilee edition – professionals whose expertise, integrity and influence reinforce the festival’s reputation:

Slavoljub Stanković, writer, philosopher, screenwriter and creative director of the Ananas platform;

Dana Džamić, neurodivergence consultant and founder of the ADHD Insight Hub platform;

Jelena Obućina, journalist, TV editor and documentary filmmaker.

CIM Forum 2026 will also feature its traditional program segments, including CIM Awards, presentations of Creative Montenegro projects in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Media, and the Creative Market, a space for promoting and selling artists’ works.

The festival is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Kotor, the Kotor Tourist Organization and the “Nikola Đurković” Cultural Center, with the support of domestic and international partners. Telekom Crne Gore is the official mobile network of the festival, while CKB is the official bank of CIM Forum.

CIM Forum 2026 remains a festival that belongs to the community – an open space for new ideas, dialogue and collaboration. More information is available at www.cimforum.me and on the official CIM Forum social media channels.