Iceland Music, Iceland Airwaves, and Reykjavik Music City are thrilled to announce a stellar lineup of speakers for the IA Conference, taking place on November 6th-7th.

These influential industry leaders and innovators are set to offer their insights, share their experiences, and reveal the strategies that have shaped their success. Let's explore the future of music together!

Featured Speakers

Junia Jónsdottir
Creative Director for Laufey
Junia is the creative visionary behind Grammy-winning artist Laufey, drawing from her Scandinavian and Chinese heritage to deliver a sophisticated, yet playful aesthetic.

Bjarni Daníel Þorvaldsson
Artist, Post-dreifing, RÚV
Bjarni is a driving force behind Iceland’s experimental music scene, known for his collaborative spirit and innovation.

James Foley
Global Editorial Strategy Lead, Spotify
With over 15 years of experience, James focuses on discovering emerging talent and curating content for a broad global audience.

Kevin Cole
Senior Programming Advisor, KEXP
Formerly KEXP’s Chief Content Officer, Kevin's work helped turn KEXP into a global leader in music discovery, hosting over 300 sessions with Icelandic artists.

Augustin Eude
International & Catalogue Manager, One Little Independent Records
Key figure in releasing music by iconic Icelandic artists like Björk and Ásgeir.

Andy Duggan
Music Agent, WME
Andy represents a remarkable lineup, including Charlotte Day Wilson, Santigold, Greentea Peng, and Mount Kimbie.

Diana Burkot
Artist, Pussy Riot & Social Activist
An outspoken advocate for human rights, Diana combines art and activism to challenge injustice on a global scale.

Emilien Moyon
Director, Music Business Graduate Program, Berklee Valencia
Creator of a top-ranked music business program, Emilien is shaping the next generation of music industry professionals.

Tamsin Embleton
Music Industry Health Consultant
Founder of the Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) and editor of Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual.

Hildur Maral
Managing Director, OPIA Community
With 19 years in artist and event management, Hildur is fostering innovation through her work with major artists and organizations.

Pascal van de Velde
Founder & CEO, Greenhouse Talent
Pascal grew Greenhouse Talent into the largest independent concert organizer in the Benelux, with expertise in every aspect of live music promotion.

ANNOUNCED SO FAR

• Tamsin Embleton - Music Industry Therapist Collective
• Pascal Van De Velde - Greenhouse Talent
• Andy Duggan - WME
• Emilien Moyon - Berkley
• James Foley - Spotify
• Augustin Eude - One Little Independent Records
• Diana Burkot - pussy riot/independent artist and musician
• Natasha Cutts - Hoof Mgmt
• Hildur Maral - OPIA Community
• Bjarni Daníel Þorvaldsson - Post-dreifing, RÚV
• Kevin Cole - KEXP
• James Sandom - Red Light Management
• David Fricke - MOJO/SiriusXM Radio
• Elliott Lefko - AEG/Goldenvoice
• Paul Stokes - Writer/Broadcaster
• Will Larnach-Jones - London Records
• Caitlin-Finn - ATC Live
• Lauren Down - End of The Road Festival
• Ása Dýradóttir - Reykjavík Music city
• Lena Ingwersen - Music cities Network
• María Rut Reynisdóttir - Iceland Music
• Steinunn Camilla Sigurðardóttir - Iceland Sync Creative

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