7TH WAVE OF CONFIRMED SPEAKERS FOR TALKFEST 2025
Talkfest - Music Fest Summit continues to strengthen its program for the 2025 edition, happening on March 21st, with the 7th wave of confirmed speakers. The event, which will take place in Lisbon, brings together professionals and specialists from the music and festival sector to discuss industry trends and challenges.
In this new wave of confirmations, notable names will join the Conferences panels (with debates and interviews with national and international speakers), Pitchstage powered by Fever (presentation of new projects with impact for the industry in 2025) and Research (presentation of studies/theses), as well as an exclusive online interview with Claptone that will be broadcast in the Docs programming area.
P A R T N E R S H I P
Pitchstage 2025 is now Powered by Fever
The Talkfest 2025 Pitchstage gains new momentum with Fever as the official partner! This programming space dedicated to innovation, technology, and new projects in the festival industry is now Powered by Fever, reinforcing its mission to give visibility to disruptive ideas and connect talents with real opportunities in the sector.
Discover the new speakers at the Festivals Legal Forum
The Festivals Legal Forum powered by Cuatrecasas continues to establish itself as the main legal discussion space dedicated to the festivals and events industry. In its 2025 edition, we're bringing together legal experts, regulators, promoters, and industry professionals to discuss emerging legal challenges in festival organization.
This new wave of speakers will bring fundamental insights on topics such as licensing, copyright, contracts, security, and legal sustainability applied to the events industry. The goal is to provide an in-depth discussion and contribute to greater legal clarity in the sector.
The Festivals Legal Forum promises to be an essential meeting point for all those working at the intersection of law and cultural events, offering a space for reflection and knowledge sharing about best practices and new regulations.
The Talkfest - Music Fest Summit already has more than 70 confirmed participants, including:
Alexandre Fernandes Ribeiro (PT) - Klarna // Country Manager Portugal & Spain
Ana Farinha (PT) Cuatrecasas // Lawyer
Ana Lua Caiano (PT) Music artist
Ana Teresa Ventura (PT) M de Música // Founder & Journalist
Bernardo Corrêa Barros (PT) - VisitCascais + Festas do Mar // President
André Sardet (PT) - Festival O Sol da Caparica + Mar Me Quer // Director
Bruno Lindoso (BR) - Zig.Pay // CEO
Bruno Reis (PT) - WIP - Brand Activation // Ceo & Founder
Carlos Manaça (PT) DJ/ Producer
Daniel Redondo (PT) Licor Beirão // CEO
Diana Costa (PT) - Last Tour // Brand Partnerships Manager
Diogo Martins (PT) - Festival N2 // Director
Diogo Oliveira (PT) - Festival Authentica // Talent Buyer
Dimi Vieira (PT) - Yes Artist Agency // Founder & Agent
Dimitri Hegemann (GER) Kraftwerk Berlin – BerlinWorkx Network Association // Founder
Elisa Almeida (PT) Cineteatro Louletano // Cultural Mediator
Filipe Jeremias (PT) - Festival Circ’Bô // Co-founder
Gary Smith (UK) Amsterdam Dance Event, Paris Music Week // Conference Curator
Gonçalo Camacho (PT) - Summer Opening // Director
Hugo Encarnação (PT) Lx Fábricas // General Manager
José Dias Lopes (PT) ISEG // phD Teacher
José Pina (PT) - Teatro Aveirense // Director
Joaquín Costa (ES) Casfid // Co-Founder & CEO
Manuel García-Ruiz (ES) ISCTE-IUL // Researcher
Mallu Magalhães (BR) Music Artist
Maria Ferreira (PT) RTP // Deputy Director of Music and Performing Arts
Maria Maciel Fernandes (PT) - UMinho // Student
Maria Sara Costa (PT) Rock in Rio // Head of Digital
Mariana Candeias (PT) ISTécnico // Student
Margarida Mata (PT) Iminente // Cultural Affairs, Vhils Studio // Curator
Nuno Lacerda (PT) - DOMO CAMP Portugal // Co-founder
Paulo Amaral (PT) - Made of You + Neopop // Director
Paulo Santos (PT) IPDJ // Vice-President
Pedro Cepeda (PT) Transmute // Director
Pedro Gandum (PT) - Intermarché // Marketing Director
Rodrigo Cuevas (ES) online - Music Artist
Rui Goulart (PT) BrandP // Founder
Susana Castanheira (PT) Fundação da Juventude // Executive President
Sérgio Silva (PT) Palko.ai // Artist Relations Officer
Sónia Queirós Vaz (PT) Cuatrecasas / Lawyer
Tânia Monteiro (PT) - Produtores Associados // Manager – Booker
Tiago Nacarato (PT) Music Artist
Vanessa Damásio (PT) Psinove // Clinical Psychologist
Vera Vasconcelos (PT) - LISB-ON // Producer
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.
Save your spot!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in Talkfest 2025 and secure your place for intense days of knowledge sharing, experiences, and staying up to date with the present while keeping a keen eye on the future of the events, culture, and festivals industry.
Available options:
Ticket – Access to the Main Event + Night Event
VIP Ticket – Access to the Main Event + Night Event + Coffee Station & Bar
Hotel and Restaurant – Take advantage of exclusive and limited offers for accommodation, lunch and dinner at Hotel Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto, available only to Talkfest participants (discounted prices)!
Iberian Festival Awards - Gala (15 march, Almancil) - red carpet, open bar, tasting, welcome and afterparty
Best moments - TALKFEST 2024
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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