As the role of musicians evolves, Higher Music Education Institutions (HMEIs) are adapting to prepare students for success as socially responsible leaders. This session explores how to bridge education and industry and will present the work achieved in this regard from the side of HME, within the ARTEMIS project coordinated by the European Association of Conservatoires.

Kick off the conference with a warm and welcoming gathering! Join us at the bar in the Foyer after registration for an inspiring meet-up dedicated to women passionate about shaping the future of classical music and the performing arts.

Sharing thoughts on how the gap between amateurs and professions can be bridged and considering if it should it be bridged at all. Plus, what can composers themselves do to place their works with choirs?

What will the classical concert of the future look like? How can we sustain and expand audiences while balancing tradition and innovation? A recent study by music festival Heidelberger Frühling and market research institute GIM provides key insights into audience preferences and the challenges of concert formats.

A candid, off-the-record exchange between orchestra managers, addressing the complex internal and external challenges they face and exploring possible solutions together.

Hong Kong has long been fostering artistic exchange and innovation, its classical music scene a bridge that blends Eastern influences with Western traditions, creating groundbreaking works.

Country Connections is an annual networking event that brings together delegates from around the world for quick fire meetings. These meetings will facilitate introductions and broker business connections with practitioners and companies from around the globe.

“Not everyone who works in music works for large organisations. Many of us have to wear multiple hats to get our work heard and produce the projects we want to create. We have to do it all ourselves including fundraising, marketing, booking, recording, releasing and so much more. It has always been difficult. However, often someone else has been through the same thing as you and is willing to share their experience.

Join the STATUS network for an open discussion addressing global trends and challenges in art music. STATUS, a Nordic network of music professionals, has pioneered a “share and mirror” model to foster collaborative reflection and knowledge exchange.

IAMIC (International Association of Music Centres) is an international network of organisations that collectively and collaboratively provide information and promote the music of our countries and regions.

In an ever-evolving landscape—marked by rising protectionism, new market access regulations, and shifts in funding structures and cultural policies—classical and contemporary music professionals must continuously rethink their strategies to fulfil their missions and ensure long-term stability. International development is becoming increasingly significant and is now a key focus in today’s cultural and economic climate.

Join the ‘Networking Session’, coordinated by the European Festivals Association (EFA), for a dynamic series of one-on-one conversations with professionals from the global music sector. This networking space offers an opportunity to meet new colleagues, share insights, and have focused discussions on key industry topics.

Join this targeted networking session for press and media featuring a panel discussion with leading voices from print, radio and digital publications on how classical music journalism can embrace new formats to engage audiences in the digital era.

Participants of the session, including representatives of orchestras and ensembles for young professionals as well as stakeholders and partners will briefly share best practice examples and total fails from real life.

With AI, we’ve reached a point where machines can even mimic what we call creativity—yet this alone has little value unless we apply it meaningfully.

NJO stands for innovation and change in (classical) music. It provides space for thought and development, inspiring new concepts for cultural practice. It advises and inspires the classical music scene according to its motto “Musical life at the pulse of society”.