2024 CINARS Biennale
When: 11-16 November, Montréal, Canada
This biennale event is one of the most important international performing arts conferences in the
world and delegates will have the opportunity to
attend workshops, networking events and visit the exhibition hall. Read our preview on page 42.
Culture for Health and Wellbeing Conference
When: 14-15 November, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
This two-day conference will examine the potential of culture to support health and wellbeing. Organised in cooperation with Culture Action Europe, the event will launch the EU-supported Culture and Health platform.
The conference aims to raise awareness about the health benefits of cultural activities and their cost-effectiveness in social policy across the EU.
The event will bring together policymakers and experts from cultural, health and social sectors. Through presentations, panels, workshops and cultural activities, participants will explore evidence-based practices and arts participation as a key health behaviour.
Participation in the conference is FREE, but registration is required.
International Music Summit: Dubai
When: 14-15 November, Dubai, UAE
Join pioneering artists, thought leaders and key industry stakeholders for the debut of IMS Dubai, an electronic music industry summit exploring finance, culture, and technology in the diverse MENA region. Gain invaluable insights into investment opportunities, funding, government support and entrepreneurship while celebrating the innovative music and rich cultural heritage driving the region’s growth.
internationalmusicsummit.com/dubai/ims-dubai
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bookings are now open, with early booking rates available until 14 December.
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/
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.