Delegates arriving early will be able to collect their IFF pass in advance of the opening party in order the avoid the queues later.

With over two hours of complimentary drinks and small bites, the IFF Opening Party gives delegates the chance to catch-up with friends and contacts before the 2025 event gets going in earnest the following morning.

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And ensuring that IFF kicks off in the best possible way, this year's party is hosted by two of the music festival world's major players: CAA and FKP Scorpio.

Pick up your pass at the IFF Campus from 9:00AM onwards. The campus is where much of the event takes place, and your IFF pass includes access to all conference sessions, events and showcases.

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IFF 2025’s registration partner is Universe, the platform which pairs simple, flexible ticketing with unmatched distribution and marketing, powered by Ticketmaster.

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Immediately before the conference sessions begin, delegates are invited to kick off the day with complimentary teas and coffee.

Many of IFF’s agency partners set up shop within, or close to, this year’s campus. These pop-up offices provide private spaces for festival and agency representatives to meet, reducing the need for festival reps to travel to offices around London during IFF.

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Details will be announced here towards IFF, and meeting times should be arranged directly with each agency.

Some of Europe’s top festival leaders talk about the 2025 summer season – what went well, what were the challenges and what it all means for 2026.

A series of short workshops throughout the morning, helping festivals and agents work through some of the big issues facing the industry.

IFF Speedmeetings are a great way to meet a host of new people or reconnect with others.

With five street food options at Flat Iron Square, delegates can choose from an array of different cuisines this year, and eat lunch at almost any time during the day!

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All lunches are complimentary and included in your IFF pass – simply scan your IFF wristband to redeem it. And with all food vendors open for four hours, you can eat lunch at whatever time zone your body is on.

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Meanwhile, all bars across the Campus will be fully open for softs or something stronger.

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The Chief Executive of AEG’s European Festival Division, Jim King, will be interviewed by ILMC head and IFF co-founder Greg Parmley in one of the highlights of the conference programme.

• panelists
• Jim King

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IFF Speedmeetings are a great way to meet a host of new people or reconnect with others.

A legendary agency with a roster from Aerosmith to ZZ Top, with a sprinkling of Courteeners and The Editors in between, ITB presents three up and coming artists to kick off Wednesday’s showcases. Full lineup to be announced over the summer.

Take a well-earned break from the networking and deal-making and treat yourself to a free session with our professional back massage therapists. Emerge reinvigorated and ready to get back on it for the rest of the festival.

A short workshop helping festivals and agents work through some of the big issues facing the industry. Full details to be announced in the summer.

Back by popular demand, the WME Happy Hour sees complimentary drinks served in the revamped main bar of the campus - PYRO.

The home to artists such as Kings of Leon, Wolf Alice, Pet Shop Boys and Kneecap, this showcase is sure to include festival headliners of the future. Full lineup to be announced over the summer.

With meetings wrapping up for the day, it's time for the first ever IFF arcade competition. Grab some complimentary dinner then impress colleagues and contacts with your quick reactions and hand-eye skill. Prizes and fame await...

Wednesday evening is the mid-point of IFF and time for complimentary dinner and drinks. Expect a couple of laidback hours to recharge and catch up before the evening gets underway.It’s always a popular moment on the schedule. Further details will be announced shortly.

This year’s International Showcase will see some of the hottest up and coming artists from Ireland and Spain take to the stage at IFF.

Full show details will be announced closer to IFF.

Pick up your pass at the IFF Campus from 9:00AM onwards. The campus is where much of the event takes place, and your IFF pass includes access to all conference sessions, events and showcases.

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IFF 2025’s registration partner is Universe, the platform which pairs simple, flexible ticketing with unmatched distribution and marketing, powered by Ticketmaster.

Immediately before the conference sessions begin, delegates are invited to kick off the day with complimentary teas and coffee.

Many of IFF’s agency partners set up shop within, or close to, this year’s campus. These pop-up offices provide private spaces for festival and agency representatives to meet, reducing the need for festival reps to travel to offices around London during IFF.

The opening session of Thursday’s IFF conference agenda is set to kick off the day in blockbuster style, with four top agents setting out the festival strategies employed by some of the world’s biggest artists.

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• chair
• Kim Bloem‍
• panelists‍
• Alex Bruford‍
• Chris Payne‍
• Martje Kremers
• Paul Wilson

A series of short workshops throughout the morning, helping festivals and agents work through some of the big issues facing the industry.

IFF Speedmeetings are a great way to meet a host of new people or reconnect with others.

With five street food options at Flat Iron Square, delegates can choose from an array of different cuisines this year, and eat lunch at almost any time during the day!

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All lunches are complimentary and included in your IFF pass – simply scan your IFF wristband to redeem it. And with all food vendors open for four hours, you can eat lunch at whatever time zone your body is on.

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Meanwhile, all bars across the Campus will be fully open for softs or something stronger.

Leaders from EXIT Festival will be delivering Thursday’s Keynote session at IFF 2025, as the event marks its 25th anniversary.

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Dušan Kovačević and Ivan Milivojev, co-founders of EXIT, and Senior Talent Booker Jennifer Cochrane will appear in a must-see session moderated by CAA’s Maria May.

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Make sure you’re there for what promises to be a fascinating keynote session with festival leaders at the frontline of culture and politics.

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• panelists
• Maria May
• Dušan Kovačević
• Ivan Milivojev
• Jennifer Cochrane

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With the ROSTR x IQ Europe’s Festival Summer 2025 report just released, CEO Mark Williamson will be giving a brief rundown of its key findings, while treating IFF delegates to an exclusive first-look at new ROSTR analysis of the global agency landscape.

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• Mark Williamson

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Kicking off Thursday’s showcases with a bang, IFF showcase debutant Runway will be presenting some of the hottest new talent from their roster.

Take a well-earned break from the networking and deal-making and treat yourself to a free session with our professional back massage therapists. Emerge reinvigorated and ready to get back on it for the rest of the festival.

A short workshop helping festivals and agents work through some of the big issues facing the industry. Full details to be announced in the summer.

Also making their first appearance at an IFF showcase, the agency that reps artists including Goldie Lookin Chain, Cast and The Fratellis bring some of their best and brightest emerging acts to the stage.

UTA hosts an hour of complimentary refreshments between showcases, giving delegates the chance to catch-up over a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Home to the likes of Fontaines D.C., Lambrini Girls and PJ Harvey, ATC Live’s showcase promises to highlight some of the future’s biggest stars.

With the hard rock and metal festival scene in continued rude health, IFF hosts the second annual Metal Mixer, hosted by our friends at Napalm Events.

It might be the final moment to break bread with friends and colleagues alike, but the Big Finale is a precursor to the final evening at IFF.

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A complimentary dinner for all delegates with cuisine prepared by Pyro’s excellent chefs. Meanwhile, all bars are open across the IFF Campus

Wrap up IFF 2025 with an evening of thrilling music from some of the UK’s brightest emerging talent, curated and supported by MVT.