Invite-only event for Creator Ambassadors: Discover the ideal microphone for your sound at Shure’s MicMatch! Shure's renowned line of mics is favored by top creators and performers globally. Test them yourself and see why they are a top choice! The Shure booth will be open throughout the day so all attendees can try out mics!

Get here early to demo the latest startups and instruments before anyone else!

The music industry is in a good place – possibly too good a place. With streaming now mature and stabilized, rightsholders and DSPs alike have shifted to optimization. But offering hi-fidelity audio and super-premium tiers might not be enough to attract the next generation of listeners. Optimizing for a previous market misses the mark for younger generations. Drop your buffs! We're switching things up. In this keynote, Tatiana Cirisano takes the stage to unveil MIDiA’s vision for the future of music streaming — and why the industry can’t afford to wait.

Join DiskQ and Blipblox inventor Troy Sheets for a live jam exploring the myTRACKS, SK2, and After Dark. Watch as they build beats, layer melodies, and showcase how these colorful synths spark creativity for musicians of all ages. The session will flow like a true jam - part improvised, part planned - with plenty of surprises along the way. Stick around afterward for a short Q&A where you can ask Derek and Troy your questions about sound design, performance, and play.

Witness the Demon Box conjure sound from the unseen as raw electromagnetic signals are transformed into a living, breathing audio-visual performance. We’ll be summoning both sound and light through experimental gear, joined by Los Angeles–based sonic/visual collaborator VJ Avant. Born as a device that transforms EMF into music, the Demon Box has evolved. As it nears production, its circuitry now speaks a quantum vernacular via customized MIDI expressions that make EMF sing, both in sound and light.

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This fun and interactive session will share real life trials and tribulations gathered around the carousel from creators in real time.

Open bar and world renowned appetizers.

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Stop by the Shure Microphone beachside studio to watch Music Tectonics host Dmitri Vietze interview conference attendees about their music tech innovations live by the pool! Browse the Shure pop-up store and visit all the Music Tectonics booths before panels start!

Acquisitions happen in cycles, and we are in one now. Find out what it takes to buy or sell a music tech company and what makes mergers successful.

From distribution and rights management to marketing, data analytics, and fan engagement, today’s record labels rely on a complex ecosystem of music tech partners to stay competitive. Join this panel of leaders as they break down how they build and manage their tech stacks, what tools they use, how they integrate them, and what they look for in new partners. Whether you're an emerging label or a tech company hoping to plug in, this panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure powering modern music.

We’re standing at the crossroads of a creative and technological revolution. From immersive gaming worlds and AI-powered music creation to real-time collaboration between artists and players, the boundaries between music, gaming, and artificial intelligence are blurring fast. Join this panel to hear from industry leaders who are shaping the future of sound and interactive entertainment. We'll explore how these fields are converging in exciting and unexpected ways.

Find out the latest practices in growing music audiences and finding rising stars in this forward-thinking conversation about data. Understand what data can tell you, where to find insights that help you make marketing and A&R decisions, and why data analytics hold the key to your next strategic breakthrough.

There comes a time where bootstrapping is not enough. Hear from active investors what excites them, best tips for pitching, and where they think the future of music, media, and creativity is heading.

The future of fandom is direct. Find out the best strategies for leaning into fandom profitably for artists, labels, and managers. Learn about tips and e-commerce tools that increase revenue and engagement.

As AI continues to make its way into every online and software interaction, metadata proves its importance and endurance throughout the experience of music and entertainment. From attributing source material to music discovery in new places, we’ll discuss where the metadata comes from and how it can help the fan experience in the age of AI.

Whether you are a music tech brand or creator, making great video can accelerate your growth. Get fast tips and hands on experience on how to shoot video with your phone that will help you start making video today at the conference! Upload your video to socials right away and flex about your new colleagues and partnerships, extending the reach of your investment to be at Music Tectonics.

Flip the script on AI! Hear how it is being used to enhance and protect human creativity, helping artists become more creative and keep up with the pace of life by recording new music the way they hear it in their heads. Hear what tools and practices are carving out the fair and ethical path forward.

Gaming presents a huge opportunity for music distribution, discovery and monetization. But without the right financial infrastructure, we'll get nowhere. Learn what fintech tools and practices are needed for gaming partnerships, UGC games, digital merch, subscriptions, and more, as music gets more gamified and games get more musical.

Innovation is not just for major players. An entire generation of companies are emerging to give indie artists best-in-class tech that solves some of the toughest problems in the music business. Join this panel to find out the best new tools for independents.

Join one of the liveliest sessions every year. Startups get ready to hop on the mic and share a quick pitch. Execs and investors find out the latest innovations before anyone else by attending this session. Want to pitch? Get there early and sit in front!

Enormous AI companies snag headlines for ballooning valuations, record-breaking investments, and contentious lawsuits. But elsewhere the real work is being done to make the reality of AI fair and profitable for rights holders, creators, and platforms. This is the must-have measured discussion to solve for a win-win future for the music industry.

Find out how three music brands -- microphones, turntables, and synths -- engage with social music creators to devise win-win partnerships. Get tips on what arrangements brands are looking for and how social creators have helped weave in brand stories and product releases creatively and effectively.

Self-releasing and marketing music is easier than ever. But it's not easy. Learn about the best and latest tools for artists and managers to get further faster, increasing impact and revenue, and growing a sustainable career.

So often music tech startups come from a great idea outside of the music industry. But this time you’ll hear from three artists who invented products for their own needs. What’s going on in the minds of these mad scientists of beats, soundwaves, and visuals?

Starting a new company in the music industry is filled with potential challenges: funding, licensing, and traction are tougher in music than in other industries. Hear from founders and experts at different stages about the crises they face and how they're keeping their head above water in trying times.

Music has a special role to play in health, fitness, and wellness. Find out the latest trends in this innovative and emerging space with people at the heart of brands like Peloton and Endel.

The AI cat is out of the bag and things are changing all over again. Find out how artists can leverage AI for the good of their careers. Hear about new tools and what is emerging to help artists keep up with all the changes.

The songs are done. The releases are out. Streaming is on the rise. But there is so much more you can do to adapt intellectual property to reach bigger audiences and increase revenue for music. Listen to how that is happening in gaming, holograms, on screen, brand deals, and more. It’s a transmedia world and fans are everywhere.

This is it! The final competition of the top four music tech startups of 2025 as decided by two rounds of juries of investors, from dozens of applications and ten pitches last month. In one of our most popular sessions every year, you’ll hear about four amazing companies before anyone else: Music League -- music discovery game | Plates -- music marketing platform | Roxxem -- language learning with music | Sesh -- artist community management

Open bar, appetizers, and meet the mermaid! Don't forget to bring your bathing suit to jump in the pool and get a cool beach towel from Stuff.io.

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This is an invite only speed networking event for startups who applied to be a part of our pitch competition.

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Coffee & Croissants with KOSIGN is a morning meetup on Thursday, November 6 from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Expert Dojo. Grab a coffee with the team from KOSIGN and Kobalt and talk shop about publishing for artists, producers, and songwriters.

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