Private Meeting Archives - Athens Music Week

HERMES Association inaugural event: Launching a new era for Greece’s independent music ecosystem

admino — Sun, 03 May 2026 07:58:50 +0000

Hosted within Athens Music Week 2026, the HERMES Inaugural Event marks the official launch of the newly established Association of Greek Independent Music Companies, introducing an important new chapter for Greece’s independent music ecosystem.
By bringing together labels, rights holders, artists, industry professionals and strategic stakeholders, Athens Music Week provides the platform for this milestone moment, reinforcing its role as a meeting point where local ecosystem development connects with wider European and international industry networks.
This special gathering highlights a shared commitment to stronger representation, collaboration and sustainable growth for the future of Greek independent music.

Hosted by Manos Dedevessis

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Structuring music ecosystem: Investment, resilience and cross-sector collaboration

georges_admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:42:54 +0000

This meeting brings together Greek and European organisations for a focused exchange on how the music sector, alongside other creative and tech-driven industries, can better structure itself to support investment, resilience and long-term competitiveness.

As cross-sector collaboration becomes central to regional development strategies, the discussion examines how these frameworks are designed and implemented in practice, ranging from clusters and networks to funding mechanisms and policy tools. Particular attention is given to the accessibility and effectiveness of these structures for SMEs and independent actors.

Bringing together perspectives from policy, industry and international networks, the session creates space for open exchange, comparison and alignment. The focus is on sharing approaches, identifying gaps and exploring how collaboration across sectors such as music, technology and the wider cultural and creative industries can lead to stronger, more sustainable outcomes.

Rather than theoretical approaches, the roundtable aims to surface practical insights and common priorities, helping shape more coordinated structures that can support innovation, attract investment, and strengthen the region’s position within the European landscape.

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Music Tech Europe General Assembly: Driving Innovation in the Music Ecosystem

Artur — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:28 +0000

The annual gathering of members of Music Tech Europe, bringing together networks and stakeholders from across Europe to exchange, align and reflect on the evolving landscape of music and technology.

The session focuses on key challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the sector, from innovation and digital transformation to collaboration across markets and ecosystems. It provides a space for dialogue, knowledge sharing and strategic discussion among European partners working at the intersection of music, tech and policy.

Hosted by Jose Zagazeta and Turo Pekari

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Startup pitches: Music & creative tech ventures

Artur — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:48:29 +0000

A pitch session bringing together selected startups from the music, creative and technology sectors with a curated group of investors, mentors and ecosystem partners.

Each venture will present its concept, product and growth potential, followed by direct feedback and discussion. The session is designed to facilitate meaningful exchange, explore potential collaborations and open pathways for future support and investment.

With a focus on early-stage innovation and cross-sector opportunities, the session aims to connect emerging ventures with the right stakeholders in a focused and constructive setting.

Hosted by Anna Zò and Chris Hocking

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From policy to practice: Supporting music SMEs in a changing ecosystem

Kiki — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:22:54 +0000

Part of the SONIC Interreg Europe project (Strategic Opportunities for New Innovative Changes in Music Policies), this session brings together local stakeholders to explore the realities shaping the music ecosystem in Athens and Greece. Focusing on SMEs and small-scale actors across the value chain, from labels and venues to producers and entrepreneurs, the discussion looks at key challenges that policy instruments can better support, including access to funding, infrastructure, AI and digital transformation, and internationalisation.

Hosted within Athens Music Week, the session also connects local perspectives with international networks and professionals, creating space for exchange, comparison and collaboration.

A focused discussion that links market realities with policy thinking, aiming to better understand what is needed to support more sustainable and connected music ecosystems.

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Music Tech Europe Academy – Mentors, startups & partners meeting

Artur — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:34:07 +0000

A meeting bringing together mentors, startups, and partners of the Music Tech Europe Academy, a European acceleration programme supporting innovative music tech ventures. It will provide a focused space to review progress, exchange insights, and align on the next steps of the programme (invitation only).

Hosted by Filippo Crescenzi and Margaux Lefevre

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