WHAT’S ON
AIM Connected is the essential conference and networking event for UK independent music business leaders, business owners, strategy-builders, senior management, senior executives, and decision-makers, with capacity limited to 250 delegates.
Find out key trends and opportunities in 2024 and get the latest insights on technology and the supply chain, where to prioritise investment of time and cash, and how to build and retain productive teams. AIM Connected is where busy professionals putting out the most cutting edge and innovative music in the world (self-releasing artists, managers, labels, publishers and associated businesses) can connect with each other and the services, platforms and organisations that help make that possible.
STRONG OPINIONS
DEEP DIVES
NETWORKING
PANELS
GARDEN ROOM
09:45 - 10:00 - AIM CEO Welcome
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch
17:45 - 19:30 - Networking Drinks Reception
AUDITORIUM ONE
10:15 - 10:30 - US Market Overview (Strong Opinion)
10:40 - 11:25 - Investment And Legacy Business Building
11:30 - 11:45 - The Future of Sync (Strong Opinion)
12:00 - 12:45 - Music Climate Pact - Where Are We Now?
12:50 - 13:05 - Status on Deezer's Artist Centric Remuneration Model (Strong Opinion)
14:00 - 14:450 - Impactful AI
14:55 - 15:40 - Fair Digital Deals In 2024
15:50 - 16:35 - Digital Piracy & Fraud
16:45 - 17:45 - 20 Years of Transgressive
FROBISHER ROOMS 1 & 2
10:05 - 10:45 - The Power Of Music Videos: Fandom And Culture Unfolding with VEVO
10:55 - 11:40 - Future Of Deals (Sponsored by beatBread)
11:50 - 12:40 - Fireside Chat with Merlin COO, Charlie Lexton and AIM Interim CEO, Gee Davy
12:45 - 13:15 - Breaking The Biannual Barrier - The Case For Monthly Artist Royalties
14:00 - 14:40 - PPL Deep Dive
14:50 - 15:30 - Amazon Music Breakthrough UK
15:40 - 16:20 - What Does The Employment Rights Bill Mean For Music Businesses
16:30 - 16:45 - Dolby Atmos & The Spatial Audio Opportunity (Strong Opinion)
NETWORKING
Making high-level connections is a core focus at AIM Connected. There are so many ways – both informal and as part of the scheduled programming – to reconnect with colleagues and meet potential business partners.
ONE-TO-ONE NETWORKING
Delegates who purchase their AIM Connected delegate passes will be in with a chance of meeting with senior experts from key independent music partners through pre-arranged ‘One-to-one Networking’. Although meetings can't be guaranteed due to capacity, there are opportunities to meet people throughout the day, and we know that many of these networkers will be present for the rest of the conference.
INFORMAL NETWORKING
Teas, coffees and biscuits in the morning - This is your first chance of the day to connect, reconnect and meet with colleagues, delegates, speakers and the AIM team.
Lunch – Fuel with flavour! We’re serving a delicious lunch during a gap in the programming and a chance to chat.
Drinks Reception hosted by AudioSalad - Join us at the end of the day for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic complimentary drinks served while they last.