The Talkfest 2025 - Music Fest Summit is approaching and, to make this event even more special, we are pleased to announce the latest speakers who will enrich the program. With a powerful lineup, renowned experts and professionals will discuss trends and challenges in the music industry. Don't miss the opportunity to hear perspectives from industry leaders and network with the main names in Iberian music.
Antoine Biehler (Moga Festival + Giant Steps // Co-Founder and CEO)
Mário Morais (Bolt // General Manager Portugal)
Vítor Paulo Pereira (Paredes de Coura Municipality // President)
Luís Dinis (Fever // Senior Market Strategy and Partnerships Manager)
Dana Margolin (Porridge Radio // Music Artist)
The Festivals Legal Forum powered by Cuatrecasas also features two more participants:
Hugo Moreira Luís (Mafra Municipality // President)
Mário Reis (VFXira Municipality // Resp. Public Contracts)
With a powerful lineup, experts and professionals who are in some way connected to the festival and events industry will discuss trends and challenges in the field.
Mark your calendar for March 21st (Friday) at Hotel Meliã Airport in Lisbon, for an intense day of work, networking, learning, but also fun and good times - 100 speakers, 7 programming rooms running simultaneously where we want to surprise you. The industry "office" comes alive throughout this day, with free wifi, coffee station, open bar, networking and training.

"Conferences" is now powered by Bolt
The Conferences at Talkfest 2025 are now powered by BOLT, promising to be even more innovative and dynamic in this edition.
BOLT, known for its leadership in urban mobility, brings new energy to the event, supporting the exchange of ideas and innovation in the music industry, reinforcing the event as a unique platform for discussions and networking, addressing the most current trends and future challenges of events in Portugal and worldwide. The final theme will feature their curation to debate mobility as a paradigm of change in festivals.
The 9th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards is this Saturday in Almancil
The Iberian Festival Awards are almost here!
This Saturday, March 15, 2025, get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating Iberian music in Almancil, Portugal.
Join us and celebrate the best of the Iberian Peninsula festivals!
Highlights: 24 categories with national and Iberian winners 2 Excellence awards for personality and entity of the year Live Acts featuring Best Youth, Tó Trips, Kanela and Di Hantt.
Schedule:
3:00PM > 4:00PM Iberian Futsal Cup (Portugal vs Spain – networking game)
7:30PM > 9:30PM Dinner Networking (exclusive for access holders)
8:00PM > 9:30PM Welcome Party & Open Bar
9:30PM > 12:00AM Gala
12:00AM > 2:00AM Afterparty/Tasting & Open Bar


S H U T T L E & H O T E L
Everything for your convenience
Did you know that you can secure your stay at the Aquashow Park Hotel or your shuttle in advance to ensure greater peace of mind? We also have options for Dinner Networking and an exciting futsal match between Portugal and Spain.
Take advantage now and make the most of your experience at the Iberian Festival Awards gala! See all options here.
This event, the only one in the Iberian Peninsula dedicated to the festival sector, is organized by APORFEST - Portuguese Association of Music Festivals and guarantees free access/applications to the Iberian Festival Awards, as well as VIP access to Talkfest for its members with valid membership on the date of the event. Access and registration for non-members are available and can be done through the official website. Be a part of it!
Contacts: talkfest@talkfest.eu | (+351) 219 666 016
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