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
DTD Concerts
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.
Karma Bertelsen
Kilimanjaro Live
Kelly Bennaton
DHP Family
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
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.
Networking Lunch & Hosted Meetings
TicketSwap host this opportunity to catch up with friends, old and new, over a complimentary buffet lunch courtesy of the Royal Garden Hotel’s five-star chefs.
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
Aino-Maria Paasivirta
Fullsteam Agency
Joe Hastings
Help Musicians UK
Stacey Pragnell
ATC Live
MMF WORKSHOP: ACTIONING CHANGE IN LIVE MUSIC
There are great changes taking place in the live music industry but who are the artists and managers driving these transformations? The Music Managers Forum (MMF) host a workshop presenting some of the ways these changes are being driven...
Adam Webb
The MMF
Jayne Stynes
The MMF
WORKSHOP: 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.
Anna-Sophie Mertens
Live Nation UK
Jen Hammel
CAA
Jon Chapple
IQ Magazine
Kevin Jergenson
ICM Partners
Maria May
CAA
Phil Bowdery
Live Nation
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.
Dan Brown
Birmingham Pride
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.