Shain is a globally recognised thought leader at the convergence of music, culture and urban policy. This is showcased in his debut book, This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better.

Shain is the executive chairman of Sound Diplomacy and founder and executive director of the not-for-profit global Center for Music Ecosystems.

He has authored authoritative reports on the role of music in cities, tourism, the night time economy, real estate and recovery, including the most extensive guide to music and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ever written, in partnership with the United Nations.

Music entrepreneur Ammo Talwar’s leadership and vision built Punch Records into an award-winning music agency; working internationally and in partnership with leading private and public sector companies to support music, technology and innovation.

He received an MBE for contributions to music and young people. He is an alumni of the Blavatnik School of Government and University of Oxford.

Talwar is currently Chair of UK Music Diversity Taskforce, Chair of the newly formed KOKO Foundation and BPI board member.

Rupinder Virdee has redefined strategic communications for PRS For Music as the Head of PR, Marketing & Digital. Rupinder launched publicity campaigns joining western music with the South Asian world, garnering coverage for the likes of Sean Kingston’s Bollywood Girls and Timbaland’s Indian Flute.

A strong advocate for underrepresented music communities, Virdee’s work recently led to the first-ever South Asian headliner at the BME stage at SXSW Texas this year.

She sits on the advisory committee for The Brit School and a regular voice on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio London.

KaraTamir is an industry-recognised innovation and marketing specialist with 18 years in major labels. She has significantly impacted commercial music technology and artist digital marketing in the UK and around the world.

She has worked across Classics, catalogue and frontline music, and has delivered projects for artists like RIOPY, The Beatles and more. She currently pilots new tech and partnerships at Warner Music Group.

A vocal advocate for music education and industry workplace relations, KaraTamir works closely with WMG UK's DEI team and drives ERG strategy for Asian staff. She is passionate about South Asian inclusivity and awareness across the music industry.

Rian Zoll-Khan is a music and media executive with over 15 years’ experience in the professional audio and entertainment industry.

He founded RNR Management, achieving multi-platinum selling records globally, over a billion streams and multiple sell out tours.

Building recording studios and championing education, grassroots venues, and access for underprivileged communities in music, he is also co-owner of the Headliner Media Group, leading its global expansion from a print magazine into digital media, events, content production, and global brand partnerships.

Indy Vidyalankara FRSA (She/Her) is the founder of Indypendent PR.

Indy is an accomplished Comms leader with a career spanning over two decades across music, media and third sector, from Sony Music UK as former Director of Communications, Saatchi & Saatchi and the BBC at BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra and BBC TV.

She also sits on the UK Music Diversity Taskforce and the BPI Equity & Justice Advisory Group.

BISHI is an artist, composer, producer, and technologist whose work spans music, immersive tech, and performance. She has released multiple records, collaborated with Tony Visconti, Sean Ono Lennon, and The London Symphony Orchestra, and scored projects for Cannes and Channel 4.

Her AV installations have shown internationally, including Greenwich UNESCO Site. Founder of WITCiH, she champions women and non-binary creators in tech. BISHI is on the boards of FAC, The F-List and is Artist in Residence at The Pete Townshend at University of West London.