Bridge Conference unveils first wave of speakers

Bridge has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its inaugural conference, set to take place this May on the Adriatic coast of Croatia.

Presented by Serbia’s EXIT Festival and a board composed of some of the top European music executives, Bridge is aiming to become the leading event at the intersection of the music and tech industries.

Among the first confirmed speakers for the exclusive event are Folkert Koopmans (CEO, FKP Scorpio), Maria May (Head of electronic, CAA), Indira Paganotto (DJ, Producer, and Founder, ARTCORE), Matthias Strobel (President, MusicTech Germany), Steve Hogan (Senior Agent, WME) and Greg Parmley (Head, ILMC).

Also joining the speaker lineup are Cindy Castillo (Deputy Director, Mad Cool), Juan Arnau (Founder & CEO, Elrow), Dušan Kovačević (Co-Founder and CEO, EXIT), Julie Pilat (CGO, FYI.AI, and former Apple Music exec), Ivan Milivojev (Co-Founder, EXIT), Turo Pekari (Founder, MusicTech Finland), Ruud Berends (Co-Founder and Head of Agenda, IFF), Nick Mathews (Senior Agent, Wasserman Music), Jess Kinn (Senior Agent, One Fiinix Live) and more.

“This is where future-defining partnerships are forged, where innovation meets opportunity”

“We are delighted to unveil the first wave of incredible speakers for the Bridge Conference,” says Jennifer Cochrane, CEO of Bridge Conference.

“This is where future-defining partnerships are forged, where innovation meets opportunity, and where the Adriatic coastline provides the perfect setting for both business and creativity to thrive.”

In addition the exploring the future of the music industry, the conference will also explore how technology is reshaping live entertainment.

Leading tech pioneers and companies will contribute to discussions on the latest technologies in the space like AI, blockchain, and Web3, highlighting their impact on industry growth. Attendees will gain insider insights, forge strategic partnerships, and uncover new income streams in an environment built for meaningful interactions.

Bridge will take place between 20–22 May at the five-star Kempinski Hotel in Istria, a Croatian region renowned for its rich history, culture, and world-class gastronomy. For passes, packages and more information, visit Bridge Conference.

EXIT founder & director Dušan Kovačević recently spoke to IQ and Yourope’s European Festival Report ahead of the event’s 25th anniversary edition. Read the full interview here.

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