Conference Proposal
Thanks for your interest in submitting a Conference proposal for WOMEX 25, Tampere, Finland, 22-26 October 2025!The dates for the Conference programme are Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025.
Being a community platform, the WOMEX Conference welcomes proposals from all areas and topics - you are the expert.
Our aim is to create a space where discussions, collaborations and innovations happen. From the way music industry professionals work and relate to one another, to collaborations across communities and disciplines, driving ideas, talents and knowledge, working together towards a sustainable future.
Our aim is to create a space where discussions, collaborations and innovations happen. From the way music industry professionals work and relate to one another, to collaborations across communities and disciplines, driving ideas, talents and knowledge, working together towards a sustainable future.
WOMEX Conference shares different points of view, best practice examples, new technologies, challenges, ideas, opportunities, traditions, current trends and hands-on knowledge via conferences, networking and mentoring sessions, and more..
Find out about the Womex 2024 Conference Programme and the different formats here and the sessions of the past editions here.
Find out about the Womex 2024 Conference Programme and the different formats here and the sessions of the past editions here.
Eric Van Nieuwlan
Areas of Interest Include:
- labels, recording, publishing, archiving
- live production, touring & festivals
- insights into funding & financing
- new & developing markets
- new technologies, digital developments & AI
- sustainability in the music industry
- education, next generations
- Indigenous culture & music
- gender diversity & women in music
- queer and LGBTQ+ in music
- advocacy, activism & rights
- artistic development
- electronic & club music
- music & film
- PR, media & music journalism
- local & regional insights into the WOMEX host country
- musical genres, traditions & new approaches
Conference and Mentoring Guidelines:
- Select a specific topic, rather than something general;
- Think creatively - focus on bringing in hands-on knowledge and creating interactive & engaging session formats;
- Go beyond showcasing an organisation, project, or company; ensure your session fosters dialogue by incorporating diverse perspectives;
- Include a maximum of two additional speakers to your session;
- Conference and Mentoring sessions normally run between 45 and 60 minutes and are held in English;
- All Conference Speakers and Mentors will receive a full registration for all WOMEX days, as well as our special PR package;
- WOMEX is sadly not in the position to cover any fees, travel or other costs for all selected Conference Speakers and Mentors;
- In case you are on the hunt for funding, we highly recommend to get in touch with the Export Office from your country or region, if applicable.
Please remember
The deadline to finish your complete proposal (including uploads) is Friday, 28 February 2025.If you have any questions, please email conference@womex.com
Jacob Crawfurd
Please see below the required steps in order to complete your application.
Step One
Complete this form including the following information:- Include biography of main speaker (max. 330 characters)
- If applicable, include biographies of additional speakers (max. 330 characters)
- Add a session abstract (max. 900 characters)
- Specify your session format (Conference or Mentoring Session, Others)
Step Two
Upload two photos of main speaker (one landscape and one portrait, high quality of 300 dpi and a minimum size of 1MB).
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