Alyssa Vera is a seasoned music industry professional with over a decade of experience across industry relations, communications, events, and technology. Her career spans the major label system, the independent sector, and the music tech space, giving her a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the recorded music ecosystem. From representing 700+ independent labels at A2IM to launching innovative fan-engagement and streaming tools to managing global release campaigns for artists like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Avicii, and Afrojack, she’s known for communicating with clarity, empathy, and ease across all stakeholder levels. Vera is a proud, founding board member of Music Declares Emergency US and F-emme, a women’s record collective dedicated to empowering women in DJ culture and fostering spaces for new music discovery. She is currently the Director of Membership for North America at the Association for Electronic Music.

Ben Turner co-founded the International Music Summit and leads its overall direction. In 2013, he co-founded AFEM (the Association for Electronic Music), a global not-for-profit trade body designed to preserve, protect and promote electronic music culture. In 2017, he also co-founded The Art of Areté, a wellness platform which is deeply integrated into IMS Ibiza.

Turner is the owner of Graphite Music, a music management and brand services company which specialises in electronic music.

Turner made his name as co-founder of the award-winning electronic magazine Muzik, created the Muzik Awards, and was creative director on DanceStar USA: The American Dance Music Awards. He began his career at the Melody Maker, and has gone on to produce TV shows, books, and documentaries about dance music culture and is a regular in the Billboard Dance Power Player list.

Blaise DeAngelo is a former DJ and label executive who left his post in 2017 after being named to Billboard’s Dance Power Players for his leadership of Skrillex’s OWSLA to embark on a personal quest for well-being and self-realization.

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In 2017, he co-founded The Art of Areté, in partnership with IMS, to support the well-being of the arts and entertainment industry through training and education in meditation, yoga, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and more.

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He’s since trained extensively as a teacher of Vedic Meditation under meditation master and neuroscientist Maharishi Vyasanand Sarasvati, successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the world-famous Indian guru known for teaching The Beatles and inspiring their White Album. In addition to teaching, he remains active in the industry as a creative consultant.

Chloe Lula is a Berlin-based DJ, producer and journalist. She is the senior producer at Resident Advisor, where she hosts weekly video interviews on the RA Exchange and curates panels, talks and workshops for festivals like Dekmantel, ADE, Nuits Sonores, Rewire, Unsound and many more.

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Lula received her master’s degree from Columbia Journalism School in 2020, which was shortly followed by a fellowship with the Pulitzer Center in 2021. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, Politico, The Quietus, Esquire and The Wire, where she writes a regular column on dance music.

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In addition to her career as a multimedia music journalist, she is also a touring DJ and a resident and releasing artist on Tresor, Blueprint, and Falling Ethics. Her debut full-length instrumental album will be out in November 2024.

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Coco Francavilla is an Italian composer, sound engineer, and Ocean advocate based in Ibiza. Founder of Wider Sounds, one of the island’s leading studios and artist residencies focused on sonic innovation and sustainability, she brings a multidisciplinary approach shaped by her background as an Architect specialized in acoustic physics. With over two decades in electronic music, her cinematic sensibility has contributed to works including Blade Runner 2049 and the award-winning S for Stanley. A longtime collaborator of Tricky (Massive Attack), who called her “the female version of me,” she has performed at Sónar, MUTEK, Glastonbury, and beyond, while championing women’s representation in production, technology, and sonic ecology.

Driven by a deep connection to the sea, she founded MusicForTheSea.org, an NGO uniting music and ocean protection. Her initiative, Posidonia Soundscapes - endorsed by UNESCO as an official Action for the UN Ocean Decade - merges underwater acoustic research, ambient composition, and marine conservation in the Mediterranean. As a speaker at platforms including TEDx, IMS, the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, and the UN General Assembly’s Science Summit, she amplifies the role of culture and sound in addressing the ocean–climate–biodiversity crisis. Rooted in a sustainable life in Ibiza, she continues to explore the healing and regenerative nature of sound through projects such as Re-Oceaning.

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Whittle joined the military straight from school and after 6 years service joined Staffordshire Fire & rescue service as a full time Firefighter. After 10 years service Whittle had to leave due to eye problems and from there fell into the world of electronic music and events.

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Having worked for the biggest brands of the day, Renaissance, Ministry of sound and Homelands festivals including the millennium show on Bondi Beach Whittle was invited to join Pacha Ibiza as full programmer of the venue and Brand Director. It was during the 13 years programming Pacha that along with the other partners of IMS that the IMS concept was born. Now into its 17th year with new partners Beatport the event goes from strength to strength.

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Whittle is also full programmer of Club Chinois Ibiza and also manages several up coming DJs ‍

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Dan manages artist relations for AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ EMEA, alongside directing long-form documentaries on mental health to neuroscience to the evolution of Ibiza.

Farah Nanji, known by her artist alias, N1NJA, is a British DJ, producer, TEDx speaker, and podcaster.

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N1NJA moves with a magnetic mystique, transforming ancestral instruments collected across her travels into ethereal, progressive, and afro-tech soundscapes. Her music is shaped by an artistic intention rooted in deep cultural storytelling. With releases on prestigious imprints such as Mobilee and Get Physical, her work has earned the support of leading artists from Sasha to Shimza, while lighting up iconic dancefloors including Pacha Destino, Space Miami, and HÖR Berlin.

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Outside the booth, Farah is driven by a mission to build a more empowering music culture. Her No.1 podcast series, Mission Makers, decodes the spirituality of success through conversations with luminaries such as Carl Cox. Her voice resonates further through her highly regarded TEDx talk on rewiring neurodiversity, and her work as an ambassador for Brian Eno’s climate foundation, EarthPercent.‍

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In turn, her trajectory has attracted industry acclaim. DJ Mag describes her as a “fast-rising, mega-talented star,” while Beatport recently named her one of their “Emerging Artists On Their Radar,” following the successful launch of her new label, Tales of Twilight.‍

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Always accelerating, her impact continues to reverberate through her role as a curator at IMS, where she contributes to conversations shaping the future of electronic music alongside Pete Tong, Ben Turner, and Jaguar.

Jaguar is a DJ, Broadcaster, Curator, and Journalist amongst the new guard of multi-hyphenate talents steering UK dance music towards brighter waters. She’s a next-gen tastemaker instigating change through UTOPIA, The Jaguar Foundation, and her BBC Introducing on Radio 1 Dance Show.

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The 28-year-old hails from Alderney in The Channel Islands but is based in East London via Leeds. Adored and admired by her industry, Jaguar was voted DJ Mag’s Underground Hero at the 2023 Best of British DJ Awards and was dubbed “UK radio’s next-gen champion”, after winning Best Radio show in 2021, as well as being Mixmag’s Broadcaster of 2021, and BBC Radio 1’s Dance Impact Award winner in 2022.

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Jaguar is booked to DJ all over the world from Glastonbury, Tomorrowland São Paulo, CRSSD San Diego, to fabric, Amnesia, Hideout Festival, Snowbombing, Movement Detroit, and Pikes Ibiza.

Katie has been General Manager of International Music Summit since 2017, collaborating closely with its founding partners and the IMS board to define and deliver its global summit strategy. A twice elected member of the Executive Board of AFEM: Association for Electronic Music, Katie is a passionate advocate for making the electronic music industry a better place for all.

Kikelomo is a critically acclaimed British-Nigerian DJ, Presenter, Curator, Boiler Room Host and co-founder of Oroko Radio.

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Since starting out in September 2017, Kikelomo has experienced an explosive growth, playing across multiple continents  alongside  industry heavyweights. She has launched merch in collaboration with Adidas and Keep Hush,  played and regularly hosts at Boiler Room, as well as continuing to showcase  her sound at events and venues  such as Germany’s  Melt Festival, The Netherlands’ Dekmantel Selektors, New York’s Nowadays, Kenya’s Beneath The Baobabs Festival, Brazil’s Batekoo and many, many more. Kikelomo regularly plays at Berlin’s prestigious Berghain/Panorama Bar, in addition to being  given the honour of playing to a crowd of 100,000+ people at the Brandenburger Tor national monument, broadcast on national television to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Through dedicated festivals, workshops and one-on-one mentoring, Kikelomo has a wealth of experience establishing programs in her resident city Berlin that equip marginalised identities with the skills and confidence to progress their careers, working together with support from the likes of Musicboard Berlin, Adidas, Zalando, Jagermeister and more.

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As a co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion working group for the Association for Electronic Music, Kikelomo is actively involved with broader initiatives pushing for diversity and inclusion in the music industry, including the setup, development and active management of not-for-profit community radio station in Accra, Oroko Radio.

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Kikelomo is also sustaining a professional career in the music tech industry as a Senior Consultant, after a decade of product development and marketing experience in music technology. ‍

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Pete Tong is one of the most renowned figures in dance music with a career spanning over 4 decades. Tong has been the voice of dance music, hosting BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix every Friday for over 30 years giving global exposure of dance music to various generations. As a DJ, he has played and toured all over the world headlining shows in almost every corner of the world.

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2026 marks the 10th year anniversary of his Ibiza Classics project with whom has headlined prestigious arenas in the UK, sold out The O2 multiple times and played for the Kings Coronation to name a few.

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As a global ambassador for dance music, Tong co-founded the International Music Summit. More recently, true to his mission as an ambassador for the youth and dance music, he founded the Pete Tong DJ Academy where the future stars of dance music are nurturing their skills by the hand of Tong and an all-star cast of tutors including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Sama' Abdulhadi, TSHA, Nicole Moudaber and Adam Beyer.

Experienced music industry CEO with 30+ years marketing, commercial, strategic and operational experience, gained through working at majors, independents and startups, including leadership roles at Association for Electronic Music, Association of Independent Music, Universal, BMG, Kobalt/AWAL and Audio Network.

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A lifelong electronic music fanatic, DJ and songwriter, in 2020 Silvia co-founded electronic music label/publisher #remarqabl in 2020 with the mission to find, support and nurture marginalized/under-represented talent - female producers/songwriters, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent talent.

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Throughout her career she’s been a passionate campaigner for EDI, social justice, sustainability and tackling the music industry mental health crisis. Silvia now runs Voicebox Consulting, working with music service providers, music technology companies, collective organisations and start-ups, focussing on building a more equitable, sustainable and forward-looking music industry for the future, particularly for independent artists, labels, DJs, producers and their fans.

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Silvia is Board/Advisory Board member and mentor to a number of not for profit organisations including Association for Electronic Music, Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, In Place of War, Keychange US and previously held Board positions for Help Musicians, and Music Minds Matter

Sophia Kearney is the co-founder of the event series, label and fashion house HE.SHE.THEY. With over ten years working in the music industry as a manager, Sophia holds a wealth of knowledge in all things music and the arts. She is also the co-CEO of The Weird & The Wonderful, where she manages artists including SYREETA, Emily Nash & Wax Wings and previously Maya Jane Coles, Magda & Dense & Pika to name a few.

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Alongside co-founder Steven Braines, her work for HE.SHE.THEY spans cultivating brave spaces and ideas to live in a world without prejudice. The platform has hosted festival stages at Glastonbury, (UK) Coachella, (USA) Kappa FUTUR, (IT) Creamfields (CHL), Lost Village (UK) and many more, not to mention club nights around the world, counting fabric, KOKO, Motion, Sub Club and NX in the UK and a residency at Amnesia in Ibiza amongst countless other spots. Sophia has seen it all in music — the highs, the lows and the chaos of the music business.

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Nominated for LGBTQ leader award at the UK diversity awards, Steven Braines is a co-founder of the international event series/record label HE.SHE.THEY. With Sophia Kearney which promotes diversity and inclusion in electronic music with a global record label and stage takeovers from Coachella to Glastonbury and a residency at Amnesia.

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Steven also runs talent management company The Weird & The Wonderful, managing artists to various awards and accolades such as Maya Jane Coles, Tale of Us, Tricky, Magda, Mercury Nominated Nadine Shah, Grammy-nominated artists Engine-Eatz and Catz ’n Dogz, even managing his then flatmate KDA to number 1!

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Steven is a board member of the NTIA and formerly of the MMF and AFEM boards, which has led to making various global pride lists.  Steven has spoken about diversity, inclusion and safer spaces around the world, from Miami WMC to Amsterdam Dance Event. Interviews include DJ Mag, Billboard & GQ. In other lives, Steven has also been a qualified psychologist, music journalist, and drag queen, the infamous Sandra Spitz, as well as working for companies such as Kiss and Ministry.

Teresa Aramburu is a seasoned artist marketing and partnerships professional with over a decade of experience at the intersection of music, tech, and culture. She’s built her career leading high-impact collaborations and marketing initiatives for global brands and labels including Marshall Headphones, FL Studio, adidas, Karlovak Records and Urbanears — with a focus on empowering artists and uplifting creative voices.

Since 2023, Teresa has served as Director of Artist Marketing & Partnerships at Beatport, where she plays a key role in strengthening Beatport’s relationship with its global network of DJs and producers. Her work bridges strategy and artist advocacy—developing initiatives that spotlight both emerging and established talent across digital channels and real-world spaces. Passionate about fostering community and creating meaningful opportunities for creators, Teresa continues to drive culture forward by building artist-first programs and partnerships that speak to music’s fast-growing, shapeshifting landscape.

Tracie Storey, aka Tensuhi, Vibrational Sound Practitioner, Qigong Teacher, sound designer, speaker and co-curator of The Art of Areté (part of IMS).

Her full spectrum approach to sound, explores the transformational therapeutic properties of bio resonance and vibrational sound. As a practitioner her sessions are instinctively tuned to the individual client, as a lecturer and workshop lead she hosts immersive group sound harmonisations. Notably hosting the first ‘Power of Sound’ panel at BMC in 2018 and ADE in 2019 to present on this fascinating field.

Founder of Elemental Resonance a platform for restorative vibrational sound therapy established 2012. Her workshops have been held in Bali, Peru, Mexico, Mallorca, Canada, Australia & London. Her ‘Elemental Resonance’ album, released on Basement Jaxx's Celestial Being Records, includes a series of non-electronic, natural acoustic recordings, deeply inspired by nature.

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Yasemin Kosereisoglu is Director of Client Relations & Creative Production at Beatport, where she oversees all U.S. live, experiential, and brand partnership initiatives. She specializes in building strategic partnerships and leading innovative music campaigns that connect the world’s top brands with artists, labels, platforms, and global audiences.