The SMIA Summit 2024 is a free, two-day online conference this Thursday 5 and Friday 6 September, focused on the future of Scotland’s music industry with speakers from all parts of the industry, including artists, management, labels and more.
Taking place on Zoom, each session at the SMIA Summit 2024 will begin with an introductory keynote, followed by a panel discussion. You’ll then have the opportunity to join break-out sessions to interact and discuss what you’ve just heard.
The SMIA Summit 2024 opens with a deep dive into the value of Scotland’s music industry, setting the stage for discussions on economic impact and strategic investment. Subsequent sessions will explore the transformative role of technology, the potential for decentralising Scotland’s music industry beyond the central belt and innovative approaches to creating inclusive music spaces. It will also address critical topics such as achieving fair work standards, combating gender discrimination and developing a sustainable international music strategy.
Read more about the confirmed speakers via our SMIA news post.
The SMIA Summit 2024
Full Programme + Schedule:
Day 1 – Thursday, September 5th
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am: A Sound Investment – What’s Scotland’s Music Industry Worth?
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Innovate or Stagnate – Tech’s Role in Scottish Music’s Future
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Beyond the Central Belt – Decentralising Scotland’s Music Industry
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm: Re-imagining Music Spaces – From Vision to Sector-wide Reality
Day 2 – Friday, September 6th
- 9:45 am – 11:15 am: Achieving Fair Work in Scotland’s Music Industry
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Addressing Gender Discrimination in Scotland’s Music Industry
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: An International Music Strategy – Building a Sustainable Global Presence
This event is exclusive to our SMIA members, to gain access join our free SMIA membership.
Register For The SMIA Summit 2024
Thursday 5 September 2024
To access all sessions, please ensure you are logged in to the SMIA website.
A Sound Investment – What’s Scotland’s Music Industry Worth?
Thurs 5 Sep 2024 | 9:45 am – 11:15 am
Exploring the economic, social and cultural value of Scotland’s music industry, this session includes insights from co-commissioned SMIA research on ‘Mapping and Measuring Scotland’s Music Industry Ecosystem’, with a panel discussion on strategic investment and sector growth.
Innovate or Stagnate – Tech’s Role in Scottish Music’s Future
Thurs 5 Sep 2024 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
A delve into how technological advancements are reshaping Scotland’s music industry. From AI and sustainable practices to new income streams and inclusivity, this session will highlight the pivotal role of innovation in driving industry development.
Beyond the Central Belt – Decentralising Scotland’s Music Industry
Thurs 5 Sep 2024 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Discover the potential for expanding Scotland’s music industry beyond the central belt. This session will address the opportunities and challenges of decentralisation, focusing on regional development and community-led initiatives to enhance music activity throughout Scotland.
Re-imagining Music Spaces – From Vision to Sector-wide Reality
Thurs 5 Sep 2024 | 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Focusing on creating inclusive and accessible music spaces, this session discusses innovative design, universal accessibility and the broader outcomes of equitable environments within Scotland’s music industry.
The SMIA Summit 2024 – Day 1
Thurs 5 Sep 2024 | All Day Registration
Register via this link to sign-up to all sessions.
Friday 6 September 2024
To access all sessions, please ensure you are logged in to the SMIA website.
Achieving Fair Work in Scotland’s Music Industry
Fri 6 Sep 2024 | 9:45 am – 11:15 am
Examine the feasibility of implementing fair work principles in Scotland’s music sector. This session will address challenges such as job security, fair pay, and skills development, aiming to develop actionable solutions for creating sustainable and equitable working conditions.
Addressing Gender Discrimination in Scotland’s Music Industry
Fri 6 Sep 2024 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Focus on gender discrimination issues within Scotland’s music industry. This session will explore findings from recent reports, discuss intersectional challenges and propose strategies to promote gender equity and inclusivity across the sector.
An International Music Strategy – Building a Sustainable Global Presence
Fri 6 Sep 2024 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
This session focuses on elevating Scotland’s global music impact, discussing international export strategies, audience development, and integrating environmental sustainability into global initiatives.
The SMIA Summit 2024 – Day 2
Fri 6 Sep 2024 | All Day Registration
Register via this link to sign-up to all sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is exclusive to our SMIA membership; you can become an SMIA member for free. To sign up, visit our membership page.
Yes, there will be opportunities to ask questions during the panel discussions and break-out sessions.
Yes, you can choose to attend only the sessions that interest you. Be sure to register for each session you plan to attend.
Reach out to the team via info@smia.org.uk if you have any registration or technical issues during the event and we’ll do our best to help you.