Jesper Staffas is VP of Music & Artist Operations at Epidemic Sound. Having joined the company in 2018, Jesper has played a pivotal role in scaling the company's music strategy, building the operational structure that governs music acquisition, artist relations, and rights administration, and forging strategic collaborations with industry partners. Jesper is also an award-winning TV producer who, prior to Epidemic Sound, spent more than five years at Warner Bros International TV Production in Stockholm, producing everything from reality shows to documentaries. He is a recipient of several Kristallen (Swedish Emmy) Awards and nominations, loves spinning house records in his spare time, and is passionate about all things music.

Tamara Jokić is a Serbian-born singer, songwriter, and composer blending Mediterranean traditions. Singing in more than ten languages, she has collaborated with artists such as Mariza, Ismail Lumanovski, and Zulfu Livaneli, with performances at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, and Teatro Zarzuela. Her music appears in video games by Netflix, Rogue Games, and Demagog Studio. A guest lecturer at institutions including Politecnico di Milano, CUNY, among others, she is also Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music. Her albums include Transiberica (Sony Music, 2022) and Kuća (Balkan Analogue, 2025).

Experienced music industry CEO with 35 years marketing, commercial, strategic and operational experience, gained through working at majors, independents and startups, including leadership roles at Association for Electronic Music, Association of Independent Music, Universal, BMG, Kobalt/AWAL and Audio Network.

A passionate dance/electronic music fan, DJ and recording artist, in 2020 Silvia co-founded electronic music label/publisher #remarqabl in 2020 with the mission to find, support and nurture marginalized/under-represented talent - female producers/songwriters, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent talent.

Throughout her career she’s been a passionate campaigner for EDI, social justice, sustainability and tackling the music industry mental health crisis.  Silvia now runs Voicebox Consulting, working with music service providers, music technology companies, collective organisations and start-ups, focussing on building a more equitable, sustainable and forward-looking music industry for the future, particularly for independent artists, labels, DJs, producers and their fans.  Silvia is Board member, Advisor and mentor for not-for-profit organisations including Association for Electronic Music,   Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, In Place of War, Keychange US and Berklee Valencia. 

Pieter Schlosser is a Los Angeles–based composer for television, film, and video games. Born in Guatemala and raised across Central America and Europe, he studied at Berklee College of Music before launching his career at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions. Pieter’s credits span eight seasons of Desperate Housewives (as additional composer), Disney’s Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Telemundo’s Malverde: El Santo Patrón, and a long-running collaboration with Bungie on Destiny 2 and its expansions. Drawing on his multicultural background and over two decades of experience, he continues to explore new ways of storytelling through music while mentoring the next generation of composers.

Adrien Simonnet is the CEO of Simonnet Licensing, a Music Consultancy & Supervision company for Film/TV, Trailers, and ads, where he has become world-renowned as a prominent curator. Most of his 21 years of experience in the music industry have focused specifically on international syncs, creative pitching, clearance, negotiation, and execution. An Honors Paris Audiovisual Superior School graduate Adrien Simonnet has also worked as a PR, producer, A&R, and project manager for companies such as Warner Chappell, M6 TV, EMI, Wagram Music,  and several Parisian indie labels, before being recruited by the French Music Export Office to create their Sync Licensing and Media Development dept.

Monyca Motta is a lawyer specializing in Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Entertainment Law, with an established international practice across Brazil and Europe. A Chevening Scholar, she holds an LLM in Entertainment Law with Merit from the University of Westminster in London, and is a music business expert.

Her practice focuses on legal consulting and rights clearance for individuals and companies in advertising, music, literature, audiovisual, and digital markets. She currently is the Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs at APRO+SOM, the Brazilian Association of Advertising Soundtrack Production Companies and serves on the Advisory Board of FairMuse, an European Union funded project investigating artist remuneration by digital music platforms.

Swedish-born Robin studied music production and sound design. With a passion for building meaningful relationships, understanding people’s potential, and matching them with the right opportunities, he's helped shape global Talent Acquisition across all Music and Shared Services departments.

Jonas Weber is CEO of COLORSxSTUDIOS a Berlin founded company providing a stage for non-ordinary expression driving discovery for emerging artists and reflecting global music culture. Their SHOW became an aspirational recognition for talents to grow beyond borders such as Billie Eilish Jorja Smith Mahalia Oxlade Yamê or Shaboozey. COLORS operates studios in Berlin and NY and successfully branched out into live events with TONES.

Tigris is an Artist and Creative Technologist reimagining technology as a catalyst for emotional human connection. Co-founder of Lychee, a consumer electronics company reshaping DJing and cultural infrastructure, she also creates installations, electronic hardware, and sensory experiences that evoke curiosity, co-creation, and play. Her work includes collaborations with Converse, Arduino, and Visa x Olympics, with talks at Google, Youtube, Dazed, Tate Britain, and more.

Tim Parry began his career in bands like The Crooks (late 1970s) and Blue Zoo (early 1980s) before moving into record production and then artist management. In 1986, he co-founded Big Life with WHAM! manager Jazz Summers. Originally a management company, Big Life evolved into a label after success with Coldcut, pioneers of sampling and rave culture, who produced Yazz’s global No.1 “The Only Way Is Up” and collaborated with Lisa Stansfield on “People Hold On.” Under Big Life, Lisa became an international star. After leaving the label business, Parry and Summers managed acts such as The Verve, Snow Patrol, London Grammar, The Futureheads, and Badly Drawn Boy. Following Summers’ death in 2015, Parry continued running Big Life for another decade, mentoring new managers including current MD Kat Kennedy. Today, Big Life represents Bloc Party, Skunk Anansie, Kate Nash, Orla Gartland, We Are Scientists, and Look Mum No Computer.

Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti joined the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1989 as Assistant Artistic Coordinator. In addition to her work in programming, she developed the educational initiatives of the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation (MJAF)—including workshops, competitions, and original creations—dedicated to emerging artists and to fostering dialogue between music, art, and science.

During the Festival, she lives at the Lake House, where she oversees the Cinema and Library, and curates the workshops, concerts, and jam sessions at the Memphis.

Holding a PhD in History and Art History, she also leads the Festival’s Heritage division, safeguarding Montreux’s musical legacy and contributing to its work within the UNESCO Creative Cities network.

Karma Bertelsen is an award-winning marketing expert with over ten years of experience in the field. Her 360 vision on music campaigns give her a unique understanding of the music ecosystem, having worked across sectors such as live music, labels and distribution, with artists including Ed Sheeran, Craig David, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoebe Bridgers, The 1975, and Björk, among others. She is an advocate for diversity in music and her work has seen her inducted into the Music Week Women in Music Awards Roll of Honour (2017), SheSaidSo’s Alternative Power List (2017), and selected as a shesaid.so x keychange.eu ‘we.grow’ mentor (2023). Karma is passionate about helping artists and professionals within the industry, especially within the independent sector and therefore spends her free time creating resources that she shares for free with the industry.

Johann Audiffren is a Senior A&R/Marketing Manager at Believe, one of the leading record

companies globally. He manages an international roster at naïve records, working with

artists such as Nate Smith, Tigran Hamasyan, Avishai Cohen, Stacey Kent, and/or Shai

Maestro. His responsibilities include overseeing A&R activities, signing talent, shaping

project strategies, and running marketing campaigns, while also monitoring the roster’s

financial performance.

Holding dual Master’s degrees from HEC Paris and Berklee College of Music—both earned

with scholarships—Johann combines strong business expertise with a deep musical

background. He also co-runs Scott Productions, a Paris-based recording studio, and

remains active as a drummer, performing and recording extensively across Europe, South

Africa, and Paris.

Driven by a passion for music and innovation, Johann connects artistic vision with strategic

thinking, supporting diverse global talent and contributing to impactful, forward-looking music

projects.

At INS Land, China’s leading next-generation entertainment force where music, nightlife, gaming, and culture collide, Sophie oversees international artist bookings, talent management, and music collaborations across INS Land’s network of genre-fluid clubs, livehouses, esports arenas, restaurants, and lifestyle spaces — all designed as immersive playgrounds for urban youth.

Previously a fine artist and entrepreneur with diverse background across entertainment, high fashion, sports, galleries, and auction houses, Sophie has developed a broad perspective at the intersection of art, culture, and entertainment. At INS Land, she supports the creation of experiences that bring together music, gaming, and immersive storytelling, including initiatives such as the partnership with Tomorrowland for its first indoor event in Asia — reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering world-class, next-generation entertainment.

Iain Hill started in the industry as a tour manager for the Latino cult band ‘’Blue Rondo at the Turk’’  became  agent worldwide (ex US)  and UK promoter for  Spandau Ballet, Sade, Animal Nightlife, Eighth Wonder and Black Britons throughout the ’80s. In the 90's he became manager of Matt Bianco, Kym Mazelle and Sarah Jane Morris, seeing major success internationally with the management company. He later worked at Sagliocco Group in Madrid, running the record label and publishing companies, as well as assisting in the international booking and promotion of flamenco dancer Joaquin Cortés. In 2011, he returned to Spain where he has since worked as a promoter at Live Nation Barcelona.

At just 28, Julia Borelli has cemented herself as one of the leading female engineers in electronic music, shaping the sounds of Richie Hawtin, Anyma, Moby, Rüfüs du Sol, Elderbrook, Röyksopp, Ben Böhmer, Yotto and Solomun. With over a billion streams, she stands among the top 1% of engineers worldwide.

Julia's passion for production led her to the studio scene in Rio de Janeiro, where she became an assistant engineer at just 18. Her early work contributed to both Grammy and Latin Grammy wins, and she remains a Voting Member of the Recording Academy.

Relocating to Berlin, Julia quickly rose in the ranks of the electronic music world, securing a residency at Riverside Studios alongside Moguai, Pan-Pot, and Parcels. Her work with Anyma and the Afterlife label has set new standards in mixing and mastering.

As a dedicated mentor and advocate for women in music, Julia actively shares her expertise through masterclasses, guest lectures, and mentorship programs, helping aspiring engineers—especially women—break into the industry. 

Steve Bug is one of electronic music’s true originals. His relentless commitment to quality—in both his own work and the many producers he has championed—has made him one of the world’s most revered artists and curators, and along with his label Poker Flat has contributed greatly to shaping the European house and techno scene.

A dedicated and constantly innovative talent, Resident Advisor once called Steve Bug the “gentleman of techno,” referring to his dependability as one of the world’s most renowned DJs and producers. That same professionalism is evident in his work as a composer, producer and owner of Poker Flat Recordings: a label whose influence on house and techno cannot be overstated.

Having grown up in Germany’s techno and acid-house heyday, his love for a perfect groove remains constant. His DJ skills and innovative ear led him towards a hybrid sound merging deep house, acid and minimal forms of techno.

Most recently, Steve Bug launched Sublease Music, a Poker Flat sublabel championing deeper, club-ready cuts from exceptional producers.

Harry has over 20 years of professional experience as a music producer, sound designer, and mix engineer, working with leading record labels, media companies, and global brands.

He previously ran East London’s ‘The Blue Studios’ and has produced across a wide range of genres, specialising in a hybrid of live and electronic sound. He has also travelled as a producer and musician, performing in South America, Africa, and across Europe.

An early pioneer of ‘found sound’, he created a series of videos for tech brand Novation that went on to amass millions of views and is known for his highly creative sound design.

He is also the co-founder of Sound Matters, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the soundscape and the importance of deep listening.

Billion-streaming creator Nathan Duvall is a British music talent and tech entrepreneur. Renowned for his multifaceted contributions as a songwriter, producer, vocalist, and DJ, he releases music both as the solo artist ‘Duvall’ and as one-third of Disciples (UK platinum-certified singles include ‘Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep Is Your Love’ and ‘Disciples – On My Mind’). As a passionate artist advocate, he understands the hustle of diversifying artist income and balancing creative and business endeavours.

With this in mind, Nathan steps into his startup boss era with SyncIt, a platform dedicated to artists for licensing their music to Adverts, Television, Film and Gaming. Through SyncIt, the exec has already facilitated high-profile electronic-music activations with Formula 1, creator client onboarding, platform developments, and linkups with more big-name partners.

Nathan is a VMA winner and a double Brit Award nominee. His electronic music releases have come through Warner FFRR, Armada and more, and his mainstream hit collaborations include linkups with David Guetta, Craig David, Snoop Dogg and Little Mix.

Takuya "Tak" Yamazaki is an entertainment and music lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the music industry.

He advises and negotiates for songwriters, artists, managers, music publishers, record labels, trade associations, and rights management organizations.

He also holds executive roles in international music organizations, including the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN).

Stephanie Hernández is a marketing and communications executive shaping the future of the global Latin music industry through strategic storytelling. Formerly leading the Marketing team at Rich Music—one of the top indie Latin labels—she spearheaded global campaigns for artists such as Sech, Justin Quiles, Dalex, and Dímelo Flow. Stephanie now consults as a Latin music marketing strategist, supporting Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler and Dynamic Records’ emerging roster.

Additionally, Stephanie is the Marketing & Communications Director at the Frost School of Music, where she leads a multi-million-dollar strategy. Her recent work has been featured in Billboard Latin, The Hollywood Reporter, and others.

Focused on giving back, Stephanie serves as Vice Chair of Marketing for Women in Music and mentors through the Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U program. She was recognized by Telemundo as an "Unstoppable Woman." Stephanie earned her Master’s in Global Entertainment & Music Business from Berklee College of Music.