Toomas Olljum is founder of Made in Baltics, an artist management company, agency, and label. Formerly a lawyer at Estonia’s Ministry of Culture, he has worked with Sony Music, Universal, Warner, EMI, BMG, and Live Nation. A founding member of Music Estonia and board member of the Estonian Phonogram Producers Association, he has earned 18 Estonian Music Awards and managed Ewert and The Two Dragons.

Robert Meijerink is Head of Program and Booker at Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen, the premier European conference and showcase for emerging acts. He also works as in-house promoter at Doornroosje Nijmegen, an internationally recognized venue hosting concerts and festivals. At ESNS, Robert oversees performances, panels, and networking opportunities for thousands of music professionals.

Ramūnas is a Lithuanian music journalist, TV and radio host with 30 years of experience. After two decades at Lithuania’s largest daily paper, he now serves as Head of Pop Music at Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) and has been Lithuania’s Eurovision commentator since 2021. He covers both local and international music scenes.

Martin Schuhmacher is Managing Director of Nettwerk Music Europe GmbH, leading the company’s expansion across European markets. With 20+ years in A&R, artist management, and international strategy, he has managed artists including NNEKA and Xavier Rudd, and held senior roles at Intercord/EMI, Edel Records, and Yo Mama’s Recording Company. He focuses on sustainable growth and audience development for independent music.

Magdalena Niestryjewska is an award-winning music supervisor with 14+ years in advertising and film, curating music for 500+ commercials and productions for MAX and Netflix. She consults for Universal Music Poland, fostering collaborations between artists and brands. Her work has earned the Mark Award, multiple KTR Awards, and finalist nominations at the Music & Sound Awards.

Guillaume has 15+ years in recorded music and music tech, working with Caro Emerald and Fuga. He founded LAB Music, co-founded Vokall Records, and launched the DIY distribution platform Make Waves. He is chairman of the Dutch independent music association STOMP and serves on the IMPALA Executive Board and Digital Committee, representing European independent music interests.

Fruzsina is Managing and Festival Director of SUPERBLOOM in Munich and has directed Lollapalooza Berlin and Budapest’s Sziget Festival. She co-founded CEETEP and RegiON, and champions diversity through TAKE A STAND, now embraced by 100+ festivals. She serves on the Yourope board, directed the Hungarian Music Export Office, and has received honors including Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and the European Festival Award.

Christoph Hallerberg has over a decade of experience in artist and product management, running PR campaigns for artists including girl in red, Zeal & Ardor, Black Sea Dahu, UCHE YARA, and Bilderbuch. He now focuses on coaching artists and music businesses to discover their purpose and connect with their audiences.

Stephen Budd is a London-based music industry executive and manager of artists, producers, and songwriters. Co-founder and former chairman of the MMF, he has represented Grammy- and Brit-winning talent. Budd directs OneFest, Damon Albarn’s Africa Express, and NH7 Weekender India, and has led charity initiatives supporting live music. He is also a frequent TV commentator on music industry issues.

Sebastian Król is co-founder of Hamburg-based label and PR agency Backseat, representing indie-pop/rock artists including Bilderbuch, Ane Brun, and girl in red. He heads booking for Norden Festival and Klangkosmos Festival and co-founded Fanklub, a direct-to-fan platform. A musician himself, he releases music under the name Karwendel.

Michel Attia is Head of Booking and Events at FM4, where he curates concerts including the FM4 Radio Sessions, Surprise Concerts, and the annual Birthday Party. He is founder of AAA Agentur Attia in Berlin, working with brands such as adidas, Samsung, and Deezer, and co-owns a bar in Vienna. Michel also leads the Musikstammtisch networking series and teaches music business marketing at SAE Institute Vienna.

Márk Bóna is a Budapest-based event manager and booker who has worked with Sziget Festival since 2004, where he books smaller live music venues and supervises stage production. He has also booked for clubs such as Kultiplex, Zöld Pardon, and Barba Negra, and served as senior event manager at Roxer. Beyond festivals, Márk teaches festival organizing at MHRS and leads workshops and trainings for music managers.

Jan-Hendrik left a marketing career seven years ago to found Soave Records, now a top-five global independent Spotify curator with a catalogue of over 5,500 tracks. Based in Rotterdam, Soave’s team of 25 supports hundreds of artists generating millions of daily streams. The label has earned multiple gold records and continues to shape the international electronic music scene.

Hannes Tschürtz is founder and CEO of Ink Music, a Vienna-based label and publisher building artists’ careers for over 20 years. Ink Music has earned national and international awards, including European Independent Album of the Year 2021. He co-leads Europe in Synch, develops training programs for music professionals, and speaks widely at industry events. Tschürtz also serves on the boards of IFPI Austria and the Austrian Music Fund.

Franz Hergovich is Deputy Managing Director of mica – music austria, where he has worked since 2008, and co-founder of Austrian Music Export. He previously led national distribution at Soul Seduction, promoted concerts, and worked as a DJ. He serves on the board of EMEE and has held roles with the European Music Office and IAMIC. Hergovich also teaches at MUK Vienna and the University of Art and Design Linz.

Darek Mazzone is Co-Founder and Executive Director of SAMA: Music & Art, a nonprofit amplifying immigrant, indigenous, and international voices through performance, film, and cultural exchange. A senior broadcaster at KEXP Seattle for over three decades, he curates Wo’Pop, an internationally recognized global music program. His work spans technology, humanitarian projects, and cultural diplomacy worldwide.