Conference Programme
BMIM Conference (previously known as BMIM Special) on June 3 is the moment for composers, producers and other professionals to gain new insights, get inspired by international and national experts, and expand their network.
We are happy to announce the first programme items and confirmed speakers. More to follow.
Find Your Voice: From Creative Identity to a Pitch that Lands
A practical workshop that helps participants articulate their ‘voice’ in clear, memorable language. Natalia Forster guides the room through a set of short exercises to define personal values, sharpen positioning, and translate that into a one-line intro and a confident 30-second pitch that works in meetings and networking moments.
Participants leave with actionable text they can use immediately and a clearer sense of how to communicate their value and music across creative collaborations.
Speakers
Natalia Forster
Founder, VOICE, NL
From Music Row to the Screen: Nashville’s Sync Machine (and what we can learn from it)
From our perspective, Los Angeles has long been seen as the place where opportunities for composers and sync in the entertainment industry come together. And for good reasons. But there is another hub that is becoming increasingly relevant: Nashville.
No longer just the home of country music, Nashville has grown into one of the world’s most efficient sync ecosystems, where songwriting, publishing, and screen come together quickly and effectively.
In this panel, we’ll explore how pitches, decisions, and deals actually come together in practice: from the realities of the studio to catalog strategy and pitching music for film and television ín Nashville. Expect practical do’s and don’ts, relatable examples, a clear view of the opportunities Nashville offers, and how you as a creator or rights holder can tap into them.
Speakers
Heather Cook
Founder / CEO & Executive Producer, Freedom Music Group, US
Matchmaking
The popular matchmaking sessions are back! Whether you want to pitch your music, gain insights, ask questions about future projects, discuss the future of the industry, or simply close a solid deal: we are proud to bring different worlds together.
If you’ve purchased a ticket for BMIM Conference, you can register for these matchmaking sessions. Check out the names below, and share your reasons for wanting to meet with certain people through the link. Please note: this motivation will be shared with the participants, and used to make a schedule. These matchmaking sessions upfront are designed to make the initial meeting easier for both parties. We’ll try to match everyone with one or two preferred choices.
Registration for the matchmaking sessions opens Monday 11 May.
Speakers
Fé Baan
Director, Screenwriter, NLPirke Bergsma
Owner, Pirke Productions, NLJoey Boeters
Creative Partner & Co-Founder, Happiness Amsterdam, NLJazon Eugenio
Founder / Creative Director, Quasi & Kin, UKLaury Hooghuis
DirectorEinar Ihle
Composer & Sound Designer, NLNafiss Nia
Writer & director, 1001 Production House | Granate, NLNicky Onstenk
Producer, IJswater Films, NLJiska Samson
Post Production Supervisor, NL Film, NLCharlotte Stricker
Music Supervisor, Bell Music Supervision, NLBiserka Šuran
DirectorMiguel Teixeira
Founder & Global Executive Producer, FutureFrank®, NL
Roundtable: AI in Music & Media
AI is no longer a futuristic concept: it’s embedded in the tools, search processes, briefs, and workflows we use every day. Laurens Vreekamp (journalist and design thinker, former Google News Lab, author of The Art of AI and co-author of Niet onze AI) leads an interactive roundtable exploring what AI means right now for composers and professionals working in film, TV, games, and advertising.
Rather than focusing only on ‘opportunities’, the conversation also addresses the more complex issues that will determine whether AI ultimately strengthens or weakens the creative ecosystem: transparency, consent, dataset usage, style imitation, bias, credits, and agreements with clients.
Expect a clear-eyed perspective beyond the hype, along with practical insights on how to navigate AI in everyday professional practice.
Speakers
Laurens Vreekamp
Author, journalist, Future Journalism Today, NL