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Open Call for Speakers: The Music Imbizo 2026 Explores the Future of a Conscious Music Industry
The Music Imbizo 2026 has officially opened its call for speakers and panellists, inviting professionals from across the global music and creative industries to take part in one of Africa’s leading music and culture conferences. The annual gathering is known for bringing together artists, innovators and industry decision-makers to share ideas, challenge norms and shape the future of music.
This year’s theme, “Toward a Sacred Economy of Sound – Building the Systems for a Conscious Music Industry,” will focus on how creativity, technology and ethics intersect in today’s fast-evolving digital music ecosystem. With artificial intelligence, algorithms and automation increasingly influencing how music is created, distributed and consumed, the conference will explore how the industry can grow responsibly without losing its human and cultural core.
According to organisers, the 2026 programme will examine how artists, labels, managers, platforms and policymakers can balance innovation with values such as fairness, sustainability and cultural integrity. Music is positioned not only as an art form, but also as an economic system that must be built on thoughtful, inclusive and ethical frameworks.
The open call welcomes keynote speakers, panellists, workshop facilitators and session hosts with experience aligned to the theme. Eligible applicants include musicians, producers, cultural practitioners, music entrepreneurs, legal experts, researchers, technologists and other creative-industry professionals with insights into the future of sound, rights, technology and community.
All selected speakers must present original, accurate and legally compliant content. Presenters are responsible for clearing any third-party material used in their sessions. By participating, speakers agree that The Music Imbizo may use their names, images and biographical details for marketing and promotional purposes across its official platforms and partner media.
The Music Imbizo also retains the right to record and share event content, including talks, interviews and photographs, without requiring prior approval from speakers.
