The steady rise in the value of the creator economy and its growing influence, even in the realms of politics and diplomacy, were the central themes of the latest event in the Digital Diplomacy Series, held yesterday at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, titled Power, Influence, and Technology in the Creator Economy.

In his opening remarks, Deputy Chief of Mission Alessandro Gonzales emphasized how creators have now become key players in public discourse across a wide range of sectors, from art and culture to the economy. For policymakers and diplomats alike, it is therefore essential to maintain close dialogue with the online world and the individuals who shape it.