Nurturing, promoting, and celebrating creativity and creative expressions are best articulated through exhibitions, installations, and competitions. These provide platforms for expression, connection, and growth within the creative industry while enriching appreciation and experiences for individuals and communities.

In line with the aim to celebrate Filipino Creativity, the 2023 PCIM Celebration will provide much-needed avenues for creative individuals to display their work and portray their talents to a wider audience. Exhibitions and installations allow artists, designers, and creators to display their creations in a tangible and immersive manner, while competitions offer opportunities for exposure and recognition in the hopes of discovering a new breed of Filipino artists and talents.

The 2023 PCIM will provide world-class Filipino artists the stage and opportunities to showcase their creativity, innovation, and unique perspectives to a diverse audience. From traditional arts like folk dances and indigenous music to contemporary forms such as street art and digital media, a wide range of artistic expressions will be celebrated. These performances not only promote cultural exchange and appreciation but also foster connections between local and global communities. They create opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas, enabling artists to learn from one another and expand their creative horizons. Moreover, these showcases help to preserve and promote Filipino cultural traditions, ensuring their continuity for future generations.

By highlighting the talents of both established and emerging artists and artisans, these series of national and regional events nurture a thriving creative ecosystem. They inspire and support the growth of new talents, providing opportunities for emerging artists to gain exposure, recognition, and mentorship. Furthermore, these showcases contribute to the global visibility and recognition of Filipino creativity, establishing the Philippines as a hub of artistic excellence and innovation.

Creative education and learning activities led by local and global creative experts and mentors provide invaluable opportunities for aspiring artists and writers to enhance their skills and gain insightful guidance. These highly-interactive sessions encourage knowledge co-creation and collaboration. Through hands-on activities, participants can acquire practical knowledge, refine their techniques and skills, and explore new artistic and creative approaches. The coaching and mentorship by leading creative professionals empower individuals to unlock their creative potential and overcome challenges. Furthermore, the workshops foster a sense of community, allowing participants to connect with like-minded individuals and build networks within the creative industry. Whether it is learning the intricacies of storytelling, mastering a musical instrument, or honing visual arts techniques, these workshops and writeshops serve as catalysts for artistic development and inspire new breeds to reach new heights in their chosen creative pursuits.

Furthermore, the industry-led experience-based mentoring sessions best provide cutting-edge and innovative ways of doing creative projects. They serve as opportunities for exploring new ideas, experimenting with different mediums and techniques, and pushing the boundaries of creativity.

Competitions and pitches serve as catalysts for creativity, fostering a vibrant ecosystem that celebrates and nurtures talent within the creative industries. This pillar provides a dynamic platform for individuals and teams to showcase their unique ideas and outputs, inspiring innovation and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. By engaging in friendly competition, participants are motivated to continuously refine their craft, aiming for excellence and recognition.

These events encourage promising artists, creators, and other creative industry players to unleash their creative potential, offering opportunities to gain exposure and connect with industry firms. Moreover, competitions and pitches facilitate networking and collaboration, fostering meaningful connections among like-minded individuals and paving the way for potential partnerships that drive the creative industry forward.

With competition and pitches, PCIM creates a vibrant tapestry of talent and ingenuity. By highlighting exceptional ideas and outputs, PCIM not only promotes excellence but also inspires others to embark on their creative journeys and strive for greatness. Celebrating the power of imagination and innovation, this pillar of PCIM contributes to the growth and evolution of the creative industries, shaping a brighter future for artists and creators alike.

The 2023 PCIM Celebrations are expected to advocate and promote the exchange of cutting-edge digital solutions and technological breakthroughs, the discovery of emerging interests and new ways of thinking in the creative world, and the promotion of ideas and insights from the forward-focused, multi-disciplinary line-up of leaders.

During the month-long nationwide celebrations, creative industry stakeholders from all over the world and from various backgrounds—government, policymakers, private sector, academics, media, and other creative economy actors—will be given the opportunities to gather, interact, and explore sustainable ways of advancing the agenda of the Philippine creative economy, establishing concrete economic cooperation, and expanding business communities.  

During the dialogues, diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas from international speakers will enable participants to learn global practices. The interactions promote cultural diversity and understanding of traditions and heritage thereby encouraging the preservation and promotion of local traditions while embracing global influences.

Shaping policies and fostering a conducive environment for the growth of the creative sector are among the priorities of the current administration. Although the PCIDA has already unified the creative agenda and provided comprehensive policy guidance, there is always the need to continuously spark conversations among policy stakeholders, solicit insights from communities, and discuss often neglected areas of governance that have pivotal roles in nurturing and promoting the growth of the creative sector at the regional and local levels. 

Through themed discussions and guided conversations, best practices and invaluable programs of government agencies and LGUs can be identified and sustained, sectoral constraints and challenges can be surfaced and addressed, and innovative solutions can be developed and implemented. 

Moreover, these discussions enable the alignment of local efforts to the Malikhaing Pinoy Program (MPP) of DTI, ensuring not only a whole-of-government but a whole-of-society coordinated approach to creative industries development. 

Celebration Pillar 8 plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability within 2023 PCIM Celebration. These platforms bring together diverse stakeholders, such as businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and exchange. Through dialogues, participants can share ideas, insights, and best practices, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and expertise. 

Moreover, the matching and partnership programs offered provide a unique platform for businesses to connect with potential collaborators, suppliers, distributors, or investors, cultivating mutually beneficial relationships. The power of collaboration is harnessed through joint ventures, co-creation initiatives, and shared resources, resulting in enhanced competitiveness and the discovery of new market opportunities. These platforms serve as catalysts for economic development, driving entrepreneurship, fostering job creation, and propelling the overall progress of the creative industries.

By facilitating business dialogues, fostering strategic partnerships, and promoting collaboration, PCIM empowers the creative ecosystem to thrive, flourish, and contribute to the vibrant economic landscape of the Philippines.