Themed Creative Dialogue, Networking & Collaboration, the meetup highlighted six inspiring community leaders and their impactful initiatives. In front of a full audience, the panelists shared their experiences, showcasing innovative projects that drive positive change and strengthen local communities.
This event served as both a celebration and a platform for promoting visibility and recognition for grassroots efforts, emphasizing the transformative power of dedication and teamwork. Through such initiatives, the Iri Center and Faculty of Economics continue to build partnerships and inspire hope for a sustainable future.
Panelists and Their Initiatives
- Joško Grgin – LoveStock Festival: A festival transforming Kaštela into a city of love through art, music, and cultural activities.
- Ivan Aničić (Giovanni) – Zen Opuzen Festival: A street art festival revitalizing Opuzen with murals and creative sand art in the Neretva valley.
- Marko Ban – Popravljaonica (The Repair Workshop): Promoting sustainability by encouraging people to repair items instead of discarding them.
- Ivana Leskur – Čisteći Medvjedići (Cleaning Bears): Environmental clean-up initiatives, including projects like collecting cigarette butts to combat pollution.
- Romana Ban – Split za Djecu (Split for Children): A festival dedicated to fostering creativity and joy in children through imaginative events.
- Maja Jurić – Udruga Sunce (Sunce Association): Featuring the Green Phone project, which enables citizens to report environmental issues.