Conference Overview

Tuesday, March 25 March 26, 2025 

The ARIA Innovator Conference will bring global knowledge to Australian shores, and uncover what’s next for music, entertainment and media at large. It is designed to give our industry a competitive edge in centralising leading research, insights and opinion from various industries across one day of exceptional programming.

Please note this conference has been pitched at mid-level industry and above. Places will be limited to appropriate audiences for the content. Space is strictly limited.    

Featured sessions include:

Keynote: Music people are natural entrepreneurs

Panos A. Panay, President, The Recording Academy and GRAMMYs

Through the first person experience of a globally successful music entrepreneur, learn how to leverage global audience trends, innovative technology, and inclusivity to expand Australian artists' reach, while navigating discoverability challenges in a crowded global market.


 

New ways of marketing

Gabi Lopes, SVP, Global Insight at Universal Music

Learn how to leverage global consumer data and behavioral insights to inform their marketing strategies and fan engagement on social media platforms and distribution channels like Spotify. By understanding evolving audience preferences, participants will develop targeted promotional strategies to increase artist visibility and fan engagement in a competitive digital landscape.


AI the right way

Dr Nici Sweeney, AI consultancy business leader

Learn how to boost efficiency and speed to market for Australian music businesses of all sizes.

More speakers to be announced.

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