APAP|NYC 2025 Conference
When: 10-14 January 2025, New York City, US
Registration is now open for the APAP|NYC 2025 Conference. Join fellow performing arts professionals from the world of presenting, booking and touring. Make new contacts as you attend the many events, from professional development sessions and networking opportunities to artist discovery sessions, EXPO, showcases and more. apap365.org/conference
New York 2025 ISPA Congress
When: 14-16 January 2025, New York City, US
ISPA’s (the International Society for the Performing Arts) popular event unites like-minded industry professionals for three days of seminars, workshops, discussions and the unmissable Pitch New Works and Coffee Klatch.
Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg (IKF)
When: 20-22 January 2025, Freiburg, Germany
The IKF is Germany’s largest annual trade fair for stage productions, music and events. Visitors can enjoy live showcases by international artists, an extensive exhibition hall and a diverse supporting programme, primarily catering to event organisers, agents, festival organisers, producers and other professionals in the cultural sector. kulturboerse-freiburg.de
SphinxConnect: Ignite
When: 23-25 January 2025 Detroit, US
Join hundreds of musicians, industry leaders, educators,
funders, diversity advocates and administrators for SphinxConnet which features 30 sessions and more than 90 speakers. To prevent barriers to access, SphinxConnect 2025 operates on a “Choose What You Pay” model, and most sessions will be livestreamed through a virtual platform to those who wish to attend virtually. sphinxconnect.org
Let’s Get Real Conference
When: 24 January 2025, Bristol, UK
The Let’s Get Real conference explores how cultural organisations can harness digital tools to add value for audiences, communities and internal operations, featuring insights from 19 leading institutions including Arts Council England and Shakespeare’s Globe.
theaudienceagency.org/en/event/lets-get-real-conference-2025-value
Association of British Orchestras
When: 5-7 February 2025, Gateshead, UK
Join over 300 delegates from the UK and overseas at this year’s conference which tackles the challenges of inclusive recruitment, emerging technologies, sustainability and how we can shift the dial in the narrative around the impact and value of the work of British orchestras, on and off stage.
abo.org.uk/what-we-do/connecting/abo-annual-conference
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.
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. classicalnext.com
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. greatescapefestival.com
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. afta2025convention.org
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. womex.com/