Galen is the Head of Directorate at the Creative Industries and National Events Office.

Akotchayé is the Director of International Development for Africa at the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM).

Patrice is the Founder of PASA Musik and Fanmi Se Fanmi.

Jenny is the Founder of TOORLY.

An emerging South African Gqom act known for their energetic production, infectious rhythms, and dance-floor-driven sound.

Obi is the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture in Nigeria.

Eddie is the Founding Executive Director of the Music In Africa Foundation.

Zanda is a music compiler at Ukhozi FM.

Laurent is a Senior Economist in the World Bank’s Finance, Competitiveness & Investment (FCI) Global Practice.

May is the Director of Tarkeeza.

South African musician, dancer, and performer from Tsakane who rose to prominence with the platinum-selling Amapiano anthem “uMlando.”

Nelo is the Label and Operations Manager at Paradise Worldwide and the founder of Xpressed Records.

Indi is the Head of International Relations at The Mechanical Licensing Collective.

Lerato is the General Manager of Operations at CAPASSO.

Christine is a seasoned cultural curator and project lead with over 10 years of experience in the African music industry.

Rowlene is a South African contemporary R&B and Afro-pop artist known for her emotive vocals, melodic depth and intentional storytelling.

Martial is the Founder of Melo Records.

Luphumlo is a broadcaster, communications strategist, moderator, programme director and the SAMA 32 event producer.

John is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Active Music Publishing.

Touchline is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Tembisa, celebrated for his lyrical depth, storytelling, and authentic reflections on township life.

Usher is an accomplished editor, speaker, and project manager with a decorated portfolio spanning Africa, Europe, and America.

Anne-Karine is the Director of Corporate Affairs for Collective and International Development at the Musicaction Foundation.

David is the Acting Managing Executive at Kaya 959.

Covey is the Founding Partner of CoveyLaw. He is also a founding board member of Tamizdat and serves on the boards of On the Move and Voices of a People’s History.

Matilde is Secretary of State for Arts and Culture in Mozambique.

Jacynthe is the Founder of InTempo Musique and Distribution Amplitude.

H1 is the Head of Production and Music at Star FM Zimbabwe.

Penny is a social media consultant, artist manager, creative arts project developer and social entrepreneur based in Eswatini.

Walter is the Founder of TechTools Technology, Gadget Garage, LiveCast Media, Ngoma Nehosho.

Katherine is the Founder and Director of Music Works International.

Lara is the founder and Managing Partner of O. Kayode & Co.

Sun-El Musician is a multi-award winning South African DJ, producer, and songwriter from Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal.

Sakhele is the Founder of SM Communications Pty Ltd.

Sasha P is Founder and CEO of Purplefire Entertainment, Founder and Convener of the Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC), and Founder of Women in Live Africa (WILA).

Marie is a Brussels-based freelance advisor, researcher, facilitator, and project manager who specialises in international cultural policy.

Slikour is the Founder of SlikourOnLife, SOL Distro and Onlife.

Bello is the Head of Digital Products and Distribution at RhythmX Distro.

Thuso Wa Sibini is the Artist and Strategic Relations Lead at Africa Rising Music Conference.

SJ is the Managing Director of Paradise Worldwide Africa and the Founder of Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC).

Fiyin is the Founder of RegalStone.

Robert is Partner and Senior Vice President of International Publishing at LyricFind.

Oliver is the Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Trace.

Zeus is a multifaceted Motswana creative — director, producer, writer, and recording artist — whose two-decade career spans music and film.

Mantwa is the CEO of T Musicman and Producer of the internationally acclaimed Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.

Philina is the Director of Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC), a €70 million European Union-funded initiative that promotes cultural collaboration, exchange, and long-term partnerships be

Olukayode is the Founder and CEO of Ckrowd Africa Technologies.

Thabo is a presenter and the Programming and Music Coordinator at VOW 88.1.

André is the Managing Director of IKS Cultural Consulting and Head of Concerts SA. He also holds leadership roles with the World Jazz Network, African Culture Fund and On the Move.

Sevi is the founder and CEO of Black Major.

Maanka is the CEO of the National Arts Council of Zambia and Chair of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA).