Schedule
Wednesday - May 27th 2026
- 12:00 - 17:00
Guests arrive
- 12:00 - 17:00
Festival VR Experience Activation – Step into Groundbreaking Virtual Showcase from Expo Dubai
- 17:00 - 17:30
Welcome speech
Navigating Analytics and Instinct in Artist Selection and Booking
In today’s data-driven music industry, the artist booking process increasingly relies on analytics, predictive insights, and digital metrics. However, intuition, experience, and creative vision continue to play a vital role.
This panel explores why finding the right balance between data-driven decision-making and instinctive judgment is crucial. Industry experts discuss practical strategies for blending analytics with intuition to create memorable, authentic, and commercially successful artist lineups.
Key Talking Points
- Best practices for integrating data analytics with intuitive insights
- Case studies: How successful promoters balance instinct and data
- Common pitfalls of relying too heavily on analytics or intuition alone
- Maintaining authenticity and artistic vision in data-informed decisions
- How to effectively leverage predictive analytics without compromising creativity
- What the future holds: Will balanced decision-making become the industry standard?
- 17:30 - 18:30
Bridge opening keynote
- 19:00 - 19:30
Jukebox Ventures introduction
- 19:30 - 20:00
Welcome drinks, hosted by La Dolce Vita & Jukebox Ventures
- 20:00 - 22:00
Gala dinner
Thursday - May 28th 2026
- 07:30 - 09:00
Breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00
Morning networking
- 10:00 - 17:00
Festival VR Experience Activation – Step into Groundbreaking Virtual Showcase from Expo Dubai
- 10:00 - 10:45
Opening keynote
- 11:00 - 11:45
Panel
- 12:00 - 12:45
Panel - meet the agents
- 13:00 - 13:45
Keynote
- 14:00 - 15:00
Networking Lunch
- 15:00 - 15:45
Keynote
- 16:00pm - 16:45pm
Panel
- 17:00 - 17:45
Panel
- 17:45 - 19:00
La Dolce Vita Drinks networking
- 20:00 - 22:00
Gala dinner
Friday - May 29th 2026
- 07:30 - 09:00
Breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00
Morning networking
- 10:00 - 17:00
Festival VR Experience Activation – Step into Groundbreaking Virtual Showcase from Expo Dubai
- 10:00 - 10:45
Keynote
- 11:00 - 11:45
Panel
- 12:00 - 12:45
Emergency Exit Panel
- 13:00 - 13:45
Closing keynote
- 14:00 - 15:00
Networking Lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00
La Dolce Vita networking drinks and closing remarks
Saturday - May 30th 2026
- 07:30am - 10:00am
Breakfast & checkout
- After 10:00am
Departure of participants or Sea Star Festival (optional)
*All sessions and times are subject to change
Our carefully crafted agenda includes a wide range of sessions, from thought-provoking keynotes and interactive panels to hands-on workshops and networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections between industry leaders.
Expect topics ranging from the significance of independent festivals, How tech innovations can reduce costs and boost profitability, The intersection of tech and ticketing, Sustainability in the industry, Diversity and Take a Stand initiatives, Festivals and Agents, as well as various tech related topics.
Stay tuned for our full schedule, which will highlight the most exciting and innovative events of the conference, ensuring that you walk away with actionable insights and new relationships that will propel you and your business forward.