The jubilee Weekend Media Festival, which was held for the 15th time in the great atmosphere of the old tobacco factory in Rovinj, has come to an end. There were many reasons to celebrate these days in Rovinj, from top panels and lecturers to crazy parties. This year, there was a discussion about human rights and fake news, instructive lectures were heard about the announced recession, Mossad, it was discussed whether innovation can be learned, and everything was rounded off by TV marathoners, recognizable TV personalities of the region.
"Weekend made sure to gather friends, colleagues and partners from all over the region and the world again this year, all with the same goal, to learn, expand the circle of acquaintances, but also to spend the end of the summer and celebrate the anniversary in an informal environment. This year's Weekend gathered more than five thousand visitors who spread good vibes in the premises of the old Rovinj Tobacco Factory," he said. Tomo Ricov, Festival director and program director.
"Over the years, the weekend has become one of the most exciting events that take place in Croatia. This year's edition, unique in many respects, will be remembered for its attractive and high-quality content, which in a high-quality way contributes to the extension of the season in beautiful Rovinj. The great synergy of Weekend, Rovinj, Maistra, i.e. the Adris group was realized this year as well, and this always results in quality lectures, parties until dawn and a top gastronomic offer, all rounded off by networking," he said. Bozo Skoko, a member of the programming team from Millenium Promotions, the Festival's partner agency.
This year's Weekend brought together a colorful cross-section of lectures, panels and conversations in a pleasant atmosphere. An expert for the Israeli Mossad revealed to the visitors some piquancy from the world of secret services, worthy of James Bond films. journalist Yossi Melman. Creative woman Ghada Wali in her lecture she emphasized how graphic design can change the world. The Director of Global Creative Development at the company Meta, Fabio Seidl put forward a thesis about the existence of three different futures, the chosen one, the one that cannot be controlled and the real one, which is a combination of the above.
On the panel "The death of facts" in which they participated Ognian Zlatev, head of the representation of the European Commission in Croatia and Ksenija Cardamom (NOVA TV), Marijan Grbeš (FPZG) and Drazen Klaric (Večernji list) emphasis is placed on the accuracy of information, which is a big problem under the onslaught of fake news. The panelists came to a consensus that it is very important that the media maintain objectivity and that there is room for critical reflection by quality and educated journalists.
She spoke about her rich humanitarian work Jelena Djokovic, while economic expert Vuk Vuković shared economic advice for autumn and winter. Weekend.15 revealed to us the winner of the domestic Food Tech start-up competition in the organization Infobip, Master i Peppermint Agency, which began at the Weekend Food Festival. He won the title of the best Mine Gruntek, and the award ceremony was attended by Michael Selden, CEO of the American food tech company Finless Foods.
This year's Weekend.15 also produced the winners of the Golden Drum competition, a award ceremony this year's edition is over Golden Drum Festival.
The audience is in the closing panel with an attractive name Smoked laughed and inspired creative director Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, Davor Bruket, director of Peppermint Tomo Ricov, Mario Petrović te Dimitrija Trbović, CEO of Neostar. With his brilliant questions, Andrija Jarak surgically dissected the unsuccessful projects of the panelists and completely laid bare their business failures in front of the audience.
Jubilee Weekend.15 musically rounded it off with a spectacular performance Darko Rundek & HRT Jazz Orchestra, followed by the crowd favorite Matija Cvek with his gang The Funksteins, one of the most notable regional musical attractions, Constructa & Zemlja Gruva who shook everyone gathered with their energetic performance, just like Marija Mirković (ex Frajle).
It closed with the performances of one of the biggest names in the domestic hip hop scene Vojka V., and the audience remained dancing during the entire performance of the Novi Sad band Gift i DJ Ree.
You can find details about the Weekend here.
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