In 2027, ILMC sets off on its most challenging edition yet: to race around the live music world in just 80 hours. From 23-26 February, over 1,700 of the industry’s leading pioneers and trailblazers will gather in London for the start of an unforgettable race as the touring party crosses borders and seeks out new markets, routes and opportunities.
Competitors from 80 countries will make their way to ILMC’s own Reform Club – The Royal Lancaster Hotel – from where the most spectacular journey will begin. So polish your compass and pack your trunk, because ILMC 39 is going to be the most global edition yet. But with tickets for the journey strictly limited, for Fogg’s sake, don’t leave it too late to sign up!
4 DAYS
80+ MARKETS
180+ SPEAKERS
1700+ ATTENDEES
The Conference Itinerary
Now in its 39th year, ILMC is the international live music industry’s largest and most respected conference. And with the world of live entertainment under one roof, every conversation leads somewhere…
A World of Connections
With over 1,700 professionals attending from 80 markets, you’ll depart with your passport stamped and full of new contacts. From speed meetings and socials, to dedicated networking and private meeting space, ILMC is all about connections.
Onboard Leisure Activities
In between conference sessions and five-star lunches, you can relax with a back massage, take a brisk morning jog around Hyde Park, or get noticed by fellow travellers at the karaoke.
ILMC Central
In 2027, panel sessions move to the lower ground Westbourne Suite and a brand-new central meeting point – ILMC Central – opens up on the ground floor. It’s a new focal point for the whole event with more meeting space than ever.
Latam & Asian Stopovers
ILMC 39 will stop off at various live music destinations around the world with two dedicated tracks for 2027: Latam Live and Asia Live. Each programme features two dedicated panels, a hosted lunch, speed meetings, and curated networking with professionals from the region.
Private Cabins for Hire
New for 2027, voyagers can book their own private meeting spaces and cabins during ILMC, allowing for privacy and quiet away from the hubbub of the main areas. Bookable by the hour, or by the half day, get in touch for details.
New Friday Programme & Departure Lounge
In recognising how many of our members want to fly home for the weekend, Friday at ILMC has a new look with a full morning of specialist sessions before a relaxed and informal ‘Departure Lounge’ farewell brunch that completes our journey.
The Arthur Awards 2027
The Arthur Awards is relocating to a brand-new luxurious destination in 2027, the Hilton Park Lane, where we expect to welcome over 600 of live entertainment’s biggest names to a glamorous evening of five-star food and wines, and a major industry celebration.
Ashish Hemrajani
Tom Zaller
President & CEO
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Imagine
Tom Zaller is a visionary force in the entertainment and exhibition world, with a career spanning three decades and a passion for bringing remarkable stories to life. Known for creating and producing blockbuster experiences that have enchanted over 100 million people globally, Tom’s work transforms exhibitions into unforgettable adventures, making Imagine a leader in captivating audiences everywhere.
Beginning with his work in the late 90s at SFX Entertainment and Clear Channel Exhibitions and continuing today with Imagine, Tom has created, produced, and marketed hundreds of unique educational and entertaining exhibitions and touring shows to over 250 venues across hundreds of cities and over 30 countries. Tom has worked with countless of the industry’s leading science centres, museums, zoos, aquariums, promoters, casinos, and developers to increase attendance and achieve mission goals through sophisticated, high-quality exhibitions.
A recognised leader in immersive storytelling, Tom has collaborated with top-tier brands to create industry-changing exhibitions like Harry Potter™: The Exhibition with Warner Bros. Discovery, Angry Birds Universe: The Art & Science Behind a Global Phenomenon with Rovio, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition with Lionsgate, Jurassic World: The Exhibition with Universal, and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition with NBCU International. His work continues to set new standards, introducing priceless artifacts and narratives in imaginative, content-rich settings.
In addition to producing traveling exhibitions, Tom made significant contributions to the design, openings, and operations of permanent installations and venues, and consults on building, expanding, and directing museums and attractions. In this capacity, Tom served as the founding director of Singapore’s ArtScience Museum, where he collaborated with multiple local and global teams to carefully craft the museum’s identity and structure as well as develop overall programming, staffing, marketing, and operations for the museum which is now a premier destination and a notable feature in the Singapore skyline.
As president and CEO of Imagine, a leader in global traveling and permanent entertainment, Tom and his team excel in immersive design, attractions, and entertainment, consistently creating and implementing memorable and thought-provoking environments. Tom intimately understands the requirements for creating groundbreaking attractions and has overseen all aspects of numerous sell-out exhibitions.
His dedication and vision have earned him recognition in Blooloop’s Top 50 Influencers across several categories, including museums, immersive experiences, and zoos and aquariums, and have led to accolades like “Best of Las Vegas” for projects such as The Cabinet of Curiosities and The Lock speakeasy, as well as Dino Safari. Tom’s passion, industry knowledge, and extensive network make him a trusted partner in the world of cultural attractions, pushing the boundaries of what they can be.
ILMC 39 Partners
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