Future of Festivals is the ultimate event to discover the latest trends, innovations, and ideas in the festival world. It is evolving into the must-attend event for both festival organisers and artists.
This year, the event goes global with a stronger international focus, welcoming over 7,000 attendees and hosting collaborations with key players like Fest Forums in Santa Barbara.
The panel discussions and networking opportunities cover every aspect of festival production, from sustainability and fan engagement to ticketing innovations and sponsorship strategies.
For festival organisers, it’s the perfect chance to explore cutting-edge solutions to logistical challenges, understand new trends like green sponsorship, and learn how to make festivals more inclusive with topics like barrier-free ticketing and child-friendly spaces.
What to expect?
Tons of Networking
Connect with professionals from all aspects of the festival industry—organisers, service providers, young talent, and more. It’s your chance to build partnerships and share knowledge.
Exhibitors & Innovations
Explore 200+ exhibitors showcasing the coolest tech, gear, and sustainable solutions for the 2025 festival season. With 6,500 m² of exhibition space, you’re bound to find fresh ideas.
Top Speakers & Sessions
Over 120+ experts will cover critical topics like sustainability, staffing, and innovation. Expect 60+ sessions, including panels, masterclasses, and interactive workshops, packed with insider insights.
This year, Future of Festivals will host 35 panels over two days, covering a wide range of topics that will shape the future of the festival industry.
Adding to its international credentials, the fair will feature talks from global festivals like Coachella, Wacken, Lollapalooza, Boom Festival, Primavera, World Club Dome, New Orleans Jazz Festival and more, sharing their experiences.
Here are some of the programme highlights:
How festivals can become more child-friendly
Trucking Tomorrow: Innovations and sustainability in festival logistics
Women in Live Music Get Together Imposter Syndrome – what is this
Energy: Festivals as Change Drivers Towards a Greener Future
Detailed KPI and analysis tracking for sponsors
Pitch your Idea – New Festival Start Ups / presented by Innofest
More than just fun – festivals as a mouthpiece for democracy?
In focus: your own festival site
F*ck Up Festival / It’ll go wrong – about failing and getting up again!
The Impact of Festival Prodution Conferences
Insight: new social media channels from festivals for festivals
Tools, tools, tools and inspiring festival stories
AI surveillance with cameras at festivals / data protection / legal basis
You can find the comprehensive timetable, panel hosts and speakers directly here.
Fun, New Formats
Get involved in hands-on workshops, check out the Start-Up Area, and enjoy the Podcast Studio. There’s even a Kids Space if you’re bringing the family along!
Why Attend Future of Festivals 2024?
It’s the biggest festival industry event in the German-speaking world—learn from top experts (think Burning Man, Roskilde, and Parookaville) and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the 2025 festival season.
All information about Future of Festivals: www.futureoffestivals.com
Your Special gigmit Offer
Use the code GIGMIT@FOF24 at checkout to get 50% off tickets and join the fun for just €20! Get your tickets here.
How to access Future of Festivals
Location: Arena Berlin, Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin
Dates: November 28 & 29, 2024
Doors open: 10:00 AM
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of festivals! Grab your tickets here.
