Futures Forum takes place across multiple rooms in the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. The day features a mixture of progressive panel discussions, quickfire presentations of new ideas and initiatives, and game-changing technology; workshops on a range of industry topics; and dedicated mentoring sessions with industry leaders.
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THE FUTURES FORUM 2020 SCHEDULE
Arrival & Networking
The Networking Lounge features complimentary tea and coffee to kick off Futures Forum 2020.
MEET THE NEW BOSSES: CLASS OF 2020
IQ’s New Bosses discuss their career paths to date and the skills needed to succeed in the modern live industry.

Charly Beedell-Tuck
Solo Agency

Jo Young
Ticketmaster UK

Karolina Hansen
Live Nation Sweden

Marc Saunders
The O2

Matt Pickering-Copley
Primary Talent

Melanie Eselevsky
Move Concerts
WORKSHOP: THE TICKET OF THE FUTURE
From tout-busting mobile tickets to emerging technologies in touring and festival ticketing, what’s the next evolution of the ticket?

Bonita McKinney
Ticketmaster UK
Mentor Sessions
These one-on-one meetings provide a rare opportunity for Futures delegates to meet face to face with some of the most successful figures in live music, including major players from the agency, touring, venue and ticketing worlds.
Coffee & Tea Break
Delegates can retire to the Networking Lounge for a short break before the next slate of programming begins.
WORKSHOP: GETTING SMART ABOUT DIGITAL MARKETING
How two of the UK’s leading independent promoters maximise exposure of their events online.

Richard Samuel
Orchard Live
Soapbox Sessions I
15-minute, TED-style talks by thought leaders, includes Hello, Lagos!; Being the boss sucks; Getting your dream gig & The climate crisis and you

Chin Okeke
Eclipse Live

Dave Brooks
DICE

Helen Farstad
Extinction Rebellion

Olivia Hobbs
Blackstar London
Mentor Sessions
These one-on-one meetings provide a rare opportunity for Futures delegates to meet face to face with some of the most successful figures in live music, including major players from the agency, touring, venue and ticketing worlds.
WORKSHOP: ASSERTIVENESS & EFFECTIVENESS AT WORK
A short workshop on standing up for your idea, your act and even yourself.
Mentor Sessions
These one-on-one meetings provide a rare opportunity for Futures delegates to meet face to face with some of the most successful figures in live music, including major players from the agency, touring, venue and ticketing worlds.
MENTAL HEALTH: NEXT STEPS FOR LIVE
Considering the safety nets, services and spaces for those in need, and how the industry can still do better.

Adam Ficek
Music & Mind

Matt Hanner
ATC Live

Joe Hastings
Help Musicians UK

Richard Mutimer
Paradigm Agency

Sara Maria Kordek
Good Taste Production

Sarah Joy
ATC Live
MMF WORKSHOP: ACTIONING CHANGE IN LIVE MUSIC
In this closed door session, The MMF will be joined by industry experts to host a discussion with ILMC and Future Forum delegates...

Adam Webb
The MMF

Jayne Stynes
The MMF
LIFE AFTER YOUR STAR ACT
Leading execs will reflect on their own early career setbacks and discuss how they moved on to bigger-and-better things.

Anna Grace
IQ Magazine

Barnaby Harrod
Mercury Wheels

Dan Silver
Value Added Talent

Geoff Meall
Paradigm Agency

Mark Bennett
MBA Live
Coffee & Tea Break
Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, and a chance to relax and recharge before the conference sessions that follow.
OK, BOOMER: CLOSING THE GENERATION GAP
Senior execs from leading concert businesses are paired with their more junior counterparts to compare experiences and ways of working.

Jen Hammel
CAA

Joe Schiavon
Live Nation UK

Jon Chapple
IQ Magazine

Kevin Jergenson
ICM Partners

Maria May
CAA

Phil Bowdery
Live Nation

Scott Mantell
ICM Partners
Soapbox Sessions II
Our second round of 15-minute, TED-style talks by thought leaders, includes Finding balance with vibrational sound; Programming Pride; Show me the data! & 5 leadership lessons in 15 minutes.

Karen Emanuel
Key Production

Leon Neville
All Ears Group

Tracie Storey
Elemental Resonance
Networking Break
Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, and a chance to relax and recharge before the conference sessions that follow.
THE FUTURES FORUM KEYNOTE: TEAM MUMFORD & SONS
From humble beginnings as teenagers honing their craft on the UK’s grassroots venues circuit, London-born Mumford & Sons have, over the past 13 years, risen to become one of the world’s most in-demand live acts...

Adam Tudhope
Everybody's

Lucy Dickins
WME

Ben Lovett
Mumford & Sons
Futures Forum & ILMC Closing Drinks
All delegates are invited to the Royal Garden Hotel’s well-stocked bar for two-and-a-half hours of merriment and conversation. It’s a springboard to Friday night in London and the grand finale of the ILMC week.