Social sustainability, diversity, inclusion & equity: These topics are not only present and important in society as a whole, but also particularly in our industry. Therefore, they should not be forgotten in this year's conference programme. With the second speaker announcement, we will therefore shed light on the following topics 

Intersectionality & Identity 

Recruiting & Female Leadership 

Diversity in Music 

Representation and visibility of marginalised groups in the music industry 

Mental health and sustainable work 

Safer Spaces at Clubs and Cultural Organisations 

Parenthood in Music 

 

These speakers are joining us:  

ALOK (they/them), Poet, Comedian, Speaker, Author 

Katie Melua, Artist 

Lorena Junghans, Producer, Manager, Founder, Innovator 

Mirca Lotz, Co-Founder Safe the Dance, Initiator musicmetoo, Senior Programme Manager at Most Wanted:Music 

Janishia Jones, CEO Fresh 'N Sassy Productions 

Elena Schirm, Creative Consultant & Coach, Holistic Artist Development 

Katja Dreyhaupt, People & Culture, Goodlive GmbH