All That Matters, the gateway to Asia’s music, sports, gaming, Digital, marketing, Web3 and entertainment industries, returns for its 18th edition from 11 to 13 September at the Hilton Singapore Orchard.
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| Source: All That Matters organisers. Event poster. |
Conference by day and music festival by night, attendees from major labels to sports leaders, distributors, publishers and more, will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with global brands and engage in discussions about the industry's hottest topics, from AI, sustainability, emerging technologies, Web3, to the rise of women’s sports and developments in the creator economy.
Programming highlights
The conference segment of All That Matters 2023 will comprise six tracks – music, gaming, sports, digital, marketing and Web3, featuring industry leaders across more than 60 keynote sessions and panel discussions, as well as the Learning Matters Academy. Key sessions include:
MUSIC | Hip Hop at 50 with Russell Simmons & Cordell Broadus
Wednesday, 13 September, 5:30 pm – 6 pm
Cordell Broadus, Snoop Dogg's son, will host a conversation on the past, present, and future of Hip Hop. Listen to the ups and downs of his career and how the world of culture is evolving.
GAMING | Gaming and Esports Matters: Unveiling the Future of Interactive Entertainment
Tuesday, 12 September, 11:20 am – 12 pm
E-sports experts will explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving world of gaming.
SPORTS | Spotlight on the FIFA Women's World Cup
Monday, 11 September, 12 pm – 12:30 pm
Jane Fernandez, COO Australia of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, will lead the conversation on what it takes to host one of the world’s largest international sporting events.
DIGITAL | The Gateway FROM Asia: The Crucial Role of Asian Actors and Artists in Global Entertainment
Tuesday, 12 September, 5 pm – 5:30 pm
This session brings together Adele Lim, co-writer of Crazy Rich Asians, and Bing Chen, CEO of Gold House, to celebrate the contributions of Asian actors and artists to the entertainment industry on a global scale.
From Hollywood blockbusters to international music sensations, this session showcases the immense importance of Asian talent in shaping narratives, promoting cultural diversity, and captivating audiences worldwide. Gold House is a non-profit which promotes the interests of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
MARKETING | AI...Want it That Way?
Monday, 11 September, 2:30 pm – 3 pm
Featuring Candina Weston, Ex-Microsoft CMO and specialist in marketing, AI and transformation, the session will look at how generative AI is creating impacts and new opportunities in marketing, communications, sales and customer experience.
WEB3 | Learnings From First-Mover Brands In Web3
Monday, 11 September, 2:30 pm – 3 pm
Discover the groundbreaking insights and strategies adopted by pioneering brands in the Web3 space. Explore their successes, challenges, and lessons learned as they embrace decentralised technologies and reshape their industries.
Jasper Donat, Co-Founder and CEO of Branded, producer of the event, said: “This year, All That Matters is coming of age with a spectacular speaker lineup. Committed to our six conference tracks, we continue to delve deep into each industry's core and what truly matters within it. It is hard to overlook the riveting impact of AI, brand partnerships, the online creator economy, Web3 and many more transformative forces which are shaping our industry faster than ever. Our goal is to connect, inform, inspire and spark vital conversations among industry leaders, empowering them to shape the future of their industries and the world at large.”
All That Matters features more than 100 speakers from 90 companies, including:
· Jane Fernandez – COO Australia, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
· Adele Lim – Writer-Director, 100 Tigers Productions, best known for co-writing Crazy Rich Asians
· Yat Siu – Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands
· Gautam Anand – VP YouTube APAC, Google
· Alexis Crowell – VP, Intel Technology Asia
· Danny Tang – Co-Founder, CFO and Head of Global Strategy Office, VSPO, an e-sports tournament operator
· Paul Smith – MD, YouTube Music, APAC, Google
· Megan West – Director, Music Label Partnerships, Meta
· Sylvain Delange – MD APAC, Believe Music SEA
· Deborah Mei – Co-Founder & Partner, The Raine Group, an investment bank
· Eliah Seton – CEO, SoundCloud
· Troy Carter – CEO and Founder, Venice Music
· Paul J. Foster – CEO, Global Esports Federation
· Jonathan Dworkin – EVP, Digital Business Development & Strategy, Universal Music Group
· Cordell Broadus – Founder, Champ Medici Group (Snoop Dogg’s son) with Russell Simmons, Co-founder, Def Jam, a record label
· Dennis Perez – Digital Marketing, Media and Commerce (DMC) Lead, Unilever Beauty & Wellbeing Southeast Asia
· Nichol David – Founder, Nichol David Organisation, and the longest reigning World No. 1 squash player
· Bing Chen – Founder & CEO, Gold House, AU Holdings
· Alisha Outridge – Chief Technology & Product Officer, TuneCore
· Joseph Hadley – Global Head of Artist Partnerships and Audience, Spotify
· Kevin Foo – MD, RCA Greater China & Sony Music Taiwan
· Arica Ng – President, Asia Pacific, Warner Chappell Music
· Mark Chay – Executive Director, Community and Administration, Global Esports Federation
· Akshat Rathee – MD, NODWIN Gaming
· Prakash Somosundram – MD, Infront Pan-Asia
Showcasing some of the best emerging acts from Asia Pacific and around the world, Music Matters Live brings Singapore nights alive over six electrifying nights from 8 to 13 September, featuring 30 artists from 15 countries. Music Matters Live serves as a global platform representing the APAC music industry and opening doors for talented artists seeking to make a mark in the world's most populated region.
The festival kicks off on 8 September with Music Matters Live GPSS Weekender at Clarke Quay; a weekend of free live music open to the public.
When the All That Matters conference starts on 11 September, Music Matters Live will also feature industry nights showcasing new artists from around the region, including Warner Music Presents on 12 September at the Ground Theatre at *Scape, plus more.
Learning Matters returns with two tracks – Music Matters Academy and Sport Matters Academy on 11 and 12 September respectively.
All That Matters’ speakers and industry leaders will take part in sessions which are free to attend for students and those aspiring to enter the music and sport industries.
Details
The VIP Pass is priced at US$1,299, which includes access to three days of live content, networking platform, VIP networking parties, coffee breaks and daily lunches. The Content Pass is priced at US$649 and includes access to three days of live content and networking from 11 – 13 September. Visit www.allthatmatters.asia for the full agenda and ticketing information.
For Music Matters Live lineup announcements and schedules, follow @musicmatterstome on Instagram.
