Robert Meijerink, is Head of European Bookings at ESNS, Eurosonic Noorderslag, the European conference & showcase platform in Groningen, the Netherlands taking place every year in January. Robert is also involved with projects such as European Talent Exchange, MME Awards, Music Dialogues and is Founder and President of Federation of Music Conferences. Last but not least, he is a huge music lover.

ESNS is the key exchange and network platform for European Music and the one and only showcase event in Europe, focused on emerging acts from Europe. ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including more than 400 international festivals and venues.

During four nights around 300 acts present themselves to an international audience of professionals, media and music lovers. By the day, the Conference takes place featuring around 150 panels focussing in innovation, gender, AI, sustainability, music industry related topics, live music, publishing with keynote speakers, interviews, networking, workshops, dinners, pitches and meetings on the latest developments in music and media.