SPI CEO Joins Panel Session at This is Athens Agora

Written By Joshua Dedman

Olsberg•SPI (SPI) CEO Leon Forde will take part in a panel discussion exploring how film shapes the identity and appeal of cities. The panel discussion, Lights, Camera, Athens! Reframing Urban Identity Through Film, will take place on 7th April 2025 at 10:15 EEST. 

Hosted by This is Athens Agora and organised by the This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau the panel brings together industry stakeholders to examine the intersection of culture and tourism, exploring how cultural trends shape destinations and transform the visitor experience. The discussion will focus on the interplay between historical legacy and contemporary innovation and Athens’ rise as a global cultural hub.

The other panelists include:

  • Stathis Kalogeropoulos, Athens Film Officer (Moderator)

  • Teija Raninen, Film Commissioner for West Finland Film Commission

  • Stelios Cotionis, Chairman at FOSS Production

The conversation will offer insights into the role played by cultural institutions in preserving heritage and fostering destination growth. More information here.

More on SPI’s latest conferences and insights here.

Joshua Dedman
Previous

SPI to Produce Five-Year Strategy for the City of Toronto’s Screen Production Sector 
Next

SPI Announces Appointment of Eleanor Jubb as Associate Director