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• Rich Mix, London
• AIM Connected
• BUSINESS TECH PEOPLE
• First Speakers Announced for AIM Connected
• AIM Connected
• 10th September - Rich Mix, London
• Speakers
• AIM
• Connected
• Session Topics
• Tickets Selling Fast!
• Networking Drinks
• Sponsored by Audiosalad
• FEATURED SPEAKERS

Zenaor Thompson Founder, Maisie Tayer Founder, Head of Elephant

• Harry Sa Co-Founder & Co-CEO series.Group
• Chriso Pitell Co-Founder, Membership
• AIM (Association of Independent Music)
• The Z Link

...The UK's Most Member Centric Trade Body

• SOMA
• .Audiosalad amazon music
• Meta
• MERLIN

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• AIM Connected
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• FOR THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC COMMUNITY
• RICH MIX LONDON

First Speakers Announced for AIM Connected 2026 10th September - Rich Mix, London

AIM Connected is the UK's leading independent music conference, where music and innovation collide. Happening on Wednesday 10th September at Rich Mix, London, this is your chance to be part of the future of music with a community that's shaping what comes next.

This year's conference on 10th September is bigger and bolder than ever, featuring two curated stages of essential panels and keynotes, alongside high-energy networking sessions designed to connect and inspire. The full-day event will explore the future of music from every angle-Al, sync, the creator economy, live, sustainability, and more-bringing together the thinkers, doers, and disruptors driving change across the industry. Whether you're an artist, manager, label, entrepreneur or innovator, AIM Connected is where independent music's future takes centre stage. Join us for a day of insight, collaboration, and community.

Forget suits. Al is no longer just code, it's culture and it's here to stay. Lead by our keynote, Culture is the New Code, we're diving into how emerging tech, Al tools and bold ideas are fuelling the next chapter of independent music, creativity and business.

From smart data to immersive fan experiences, this year's agenda is packed with real-world strategies and future-facing inspiration that will help you remix your perspective and level up your game.

CEO AIM

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AIM members get exclusive access to our expansive network of industry leaders, innovators, and peers. Register your interest for tickets now to ensure you don't miss out. AIM Member concessions available on tickets. Not a member? Join today to get your discount and be part of a vibrant community driving the future of independent music. Early bird tickets are available for a limited time, book yours now.

Networking Drinks Sponsored by Audiosalad

In-built networking drinks to connect with our vibrant music community and expand your network in a relaxed evening setting. Drinks sponsored by Audiosalad.

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"Our theme - Code to Culture: Powering the Next Chapter of Music - is more than just a play on words. It's a call to action. Al is no longer behind the scenes, it's on stage, in the studio, in our feeds and in our decision-making. Culture is the code we live by - our values, our voice, our vision for the future.

That's why at AIM, Representation is at the heart of everything we do. AIM Connected isn't just a one-day event - it's a living, breathing part of our mission to champion a music industry that's fairer, more inclusive, and truly independent. Whether you're an artist, a label, a tech founder or a fan, you belong in this room. Together, we can build a music future that works for all."

• Harry Li
• Co-Founder & Co-CEO
• Sound Republica, Inc.
• Ch'ngs Prel
• Co-Founder, Musiversity
• American Association of Independent Music
• Jeneen Thompson
• Founder
• The Jam Lab
• Nicola Toger
• Author & Head of Employment Vocatte
• Adrian Sarand
• Vice President/Country Manager, International Linkfire
• Alve Merkley
• General Manager
• City Jukes, Believd/Enter Botanical Music
• James Meade
• Managing Director
• Gather Music
• Alice Olivetto
• International Product Manager Perform Australia
• Caroline Hanson

Head Of Operations, Co-Dir' Music Create Post Digital Pe Chepe Group

Viva Records

Maria de la Hoz

Vice President, IR, Reporting, Insights and Business Analytics Indie

• Martin Vosk
• Data and Insights
• Indie
• Rachel Bakasel
• Active Manager Spotify EQUAL
• Andrew Chattofy
• CEO PPLD
• Martha Mackenzie

Director of Institutional Marketing & Admissions Collarts Institute

Collective Strength

Thinking Global

Deep Dives With Helix, Amazon Music, SOMA & Merlin

• Yes Weakly's Stax & Interloop: Correlating
• Fraud & Now
• Tickets Selling Fast!

AIM Connected is the AIM's flagship independent music conference for Australia's music business community.

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AIM Connected is an "audio-in-fusion" where the festival of ideas comes together to inspire innovaties, sharing the tools and otocal thanking to pivot you to thrive, guide your next set of initatives/promotions as way "upstream or exclusive music.

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The Australian office of "International Music Digital" (IMD) Ltd

Head address: 21 Stephen St, Yarraville, Victoria 3013

(03) 9687 0813 www.aim.org.au

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• Ticket Prices

General Admission: $295.00 + GST ($324.50 including GST)

• AIM member/Conference Members: $195.00 + GST
• ($214.50 including GST)
• "Educational Subsidies/Creative Digital/Industry/Student/Academia: $195.00 + GST
• ($214.50 including GST)
• Friend of MEAA: $195.00 + GST
• ($214.50 including GST)
• MEAA/APRA/AGMA: $195.00 + GST
• ($214.50 including GST)

"Music/fand Tickets: $195.00 + GST ($214.50 including GST)

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Thank you to our Partners: Amazon Music, Merlin and Meta amazon music

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• Meta
• ...To Our Event Partner: SOMA.
• SOMA
• ...And our Drinks Partner: Audiosalad.

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