Chamber Music America 2025 National Conference
When: 13-16 February 2025, Houston, Texas, US
This four-day event will explore the challenges facing the chamber music world and includes 14 panel discussions covering topics from gender equity and fundraising to programming, creative placemaking and interdisciplinary work, exhibitions, concerts and an awards ceremony.
chambermusicamerica.org/conference-showcase-guidelines/
Avant Première Music + Media Market 2025
When: 15-19 February 2025, Berlin, Germany
Avant Première will once again showcase the best in cultural TV and broadcasting and provide attendees with endless opportunities to strategise future projects and forge valuable collaborations—a perfect platform for buyers, partners, co-producers and financiers to shape
the future.
34th IAMA Conference
When: 9-11 April 2025, London, UK
Join artistic leaders and administrators from across Europe and beyond at the 34th IAMA International Conference, hosted by the Royal College of Music in London. This year’s focus is on serving future audiences, both live and online, through innovation and creativity while celebrating traditions and heritage.
iamaworld.com/34th-iama-international-conference-and-audio-classique.aspx
Classical:NEXT
When: 12-15 May 2025, Berlin, Germany
Join more than 1,400 industry professionals, including artists, managers, presenters, orchestras, labels, educators, press, media, publishers and more at this global networking and exchange hub dedicated exclusively to classical and art music. Limited-time Smart Rate offer available until
7 February 2025.
TEG Conference
When: 14-17 May 2025, Brighton, UK
The Great Escape (TGE) Conference attracts over 4,000 music industry professionals each year. Delegates can enjoy the many events including insightful panel discussions led by key industry collaborators, keynote conversations and the Partner Programme. In 2024, TGE will introduce new expert collaborators from various sectors of the music industry. These collaborators will play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the event’s programming, ensuring a fresh and enriched experience for attendees.
Deutscher Orchestertag
When: 18-19 May 2025, Berlin, Germany
Deutscher Orchestertag is an annual conference that serves as an important platform for dozens of orchestras and their management teams, primarily those in German-speaking countries, giving them the chance to exchange ideas, engage in further training, and to discuss current industry topics.
deutscher-orchestertag.de/home
2025 AAAE Conference | Confluence of Cultures
When: 22-25 May 2025, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
AAAE’s annual conference unites arts administrators and educators from around the world to share research findings, explore best practices and discuss the evolving landscape of arts and cultural management through sessions focused on research, pedagogy and practice, while experiencing the unique cultural offerings of each year’s host location.
artsadministration.org/conference/registration/
AFTACON
When: 11-14 June 2025, Cincinnati, Ohio, US
AFTACON, the Americans for the Arts annual conference, is the ultimate event for artists, art advocates is an arts and culture conference focused on convening, connecting, and considering how we approach our work in the field. The event aims to bring together professionals from various backgrounds to celebrate the impact of arts and culture.
69th WFIMC General Assembly
When: 25-29 June 2025, Harbin, China
Hosted by the Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition, this international conference will be the first of its kind in China and spotlight the dynamic blend of history, culture and music that defines Harbin.
Nicknamed the “Paris of the East”, Harbin boasts a rich cultural heritage influenced by Russian, Chinese and Jewish traditions, but is also home to the Harbin Symphony Orchestra, an outstanding conservatory, concert hall and a futuristic opera theatre. Delegates will engage in various forums and round tables on digital marketing, AI, music education and career support. A large part of the conference will be open to the public. Join the WFIMC in Harbin to meet leaders of the world’s leading international music competitions as well as music professionals from China and beyond! Details and registration will be available in early 2025.
wfimc.org/
WOMEX
When: 22-26 October 2025, Tampere, Finland
WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is celebrating its 31st edition in Tampere, Finland. With over 2,600 professionals (including 260 performing artists) from 90 countries, this is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world. The conference features a trade fair of over 700 exhibitors, talks, films and showcase concerts from around the globe.
