In recent decades, the pace of technological advancements has been breathtaking, colliding with classical music - a domain often perceived as a sleeping giant. Classical:NEXT will see a greater focus on this topic in the future, kicking off this transformative journey with the “Tech Meetup”, an initiative designed to give participants an insight into the current state of technological developments through a mixture of theoretical insights and practical examples. The 120-minute Meetup is carefully divided into three micro-panels: Hardware, Software and Data-Driven Programming. Each panel will culminate in a 15-minute discussion designed to encourage a lively exchange of ideas among participants.