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 2025 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
09:30 - 10:00 - Welcome Tea & Coffee
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch
16:45 - 18:45 - Networking Drinks Reception hosted by AudioSalad
CINEMA ONE
10:00 - 10:10 - AIM Welcome
10:10 - 10:30 - UK Market Data Deep Dive (Strong Opinion)
10:40 - 11:30 - How To Grow An Independent Business
11:40 - 12:00 - State of the LIVE Sector (Strong Opinion)
12:10 - 13:00 - Governments Supporting Music
13:45 - 14:30 - Creative Leadership: Tips From The Top
14:40 - 15:00 - Regions, Nations, Legacy (Strong Opinion)
15:10 - 15:55 - Independence Versus Disruption
16:05 - 16:50 - Keynote Interview: Ed Newton-Rex (Fairly Trained) with AIM CEO Gee Davy
THE STUDIO
10:20 - 11:10 - Future Independents: Supporting the Next Generation
11:20 - 11:35 - Strong Opinion: AI = Business Opportunity (But Not The Way You Might Think)
11:45 - 12:05 - Strong Opinion: Our Strength Is We Disagree
12:20 - 12:40 - The Power of Creative Industries in Successful Climate Action
14:00 - 14:45 - Future Challenges of Digital Operations
14:55 - 15:40 - Global Independents
15:50 - 16:35 - Release Global, Collect Local
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.
OUR NETWORKING PLATFORM
Delegates who purchase their AIM Connected delegate passes are able to register on our networking platform SwapCard ahead of the event to create a profile, preview the delegates list and directly reach out to other attendees to pre-book meetings during and after the event. There are also opportunities to meet people throughout the day, and we know that many of our speakers will be present for the rest of the conference.
INFORMAL NETWORKING
Tea and coffee 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.