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Backer-Founder, Taipei
Figurative CEO Fran Sanderson was invited to Taipei to speak about the development and impact of cultural and creative industries.
Figurative CEO Fran Sanderson was invited to be a keynote speaker at an international forum in Taipei (September 2024) focused on the development and impact of cultural and creative industries. The event was curated and hosted by Backer-Founder on behalf of the Taipei City Government. Fran provided an introduction to the experience of Figurative as part of a panel discussion with the current Culture Commissioner, Tsai Shih-Ping, and former Commissioner Professor Liu Wei-gong, enjoying a fascinating exchange of cross-border and cross-culture experience and expertise.
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