Conference

The WOMEX Conference Programme has always strived to support the creative, connect the community of music professionals, and provide a platform to share knowledge, enthusiasm, expertise, and solidarity; to network and to learn from each other. Experienced peers and special guests are sharing their visions, mapping out their ideas and lay the foundation for moving the industry forward.

The WOMEX Conference comprises of Jury selected Conference, Networking and Mentoring Sessions, as well as Associated Presentations.

Formats Explained  Meet the Speakers  Programme Overview 

The WOMEX Conference programme is created based on an annual call for proposals. Our independent, international jury then chooses the final sessions - jam-packed with veteran speakers and fresh young minds from all sectors of the music industry. Gather pearls of wisdom and musical inspiration throughout the WOMEX days at the Conference Sessions.

Check the list of all Conference Sessions of 2021.

Networking Sessions are the home of international networks – many of which have been formed at WOMEX itself. Get together, deliberate, discuss and develop. WOMEX provides professional networks from all across the globe with a platform for their meetings.

Check the list of all Networking Sessions of 2021.

Ask all your burning questions, exchange ideas and get practical tips from our jury selected mentors, either in a 45-minute Roundtable sessions limited to five participants or in a private 15-minute One-to-One Mentoring. Pick their brains about music markets across the globe and get tailor-made career advice.

Please note that slots are very limited and distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Check the list of all Mentoring Sessions of 2021.

Besides the jury-selected conference programme we offer to our long-term partners a platform to present their latest project or address burning topics to the wider WOMEX community.

Check the list of all Associated Presentation of 2021.