Convergence25
Dates: October 22–25, 2025
Location: Kespukwitk/Yarmouth, NS
In partnership with Nova Scotia Music Week
Convergence25, presented in partnership with Nova Scotia Music Week, is your chance to experience four days of professional development, networking, and artist discovery. Designed specifically for presenters across Atlantic Canada, this unique gathering offers a rich blend of critical learning, hands-on skills development, and meaningful connection with like-minded peers.
Dive into curated, genre-spanning music showcases and pitch sessions, where you’ll discover fresh talent and connect with both emerging and established artists.
This conference combines the professional development focus of Shiftchange with the showcasing excitement of Contact East! Mix and mingle with fellow Atlantic presenters as well as the diverse roster of Nova Scotia Music Week delegates from near and far for a truly engaging and unique Atlantic Presenters Association event experience.
Programming includes:
- Presenter-to-presenter pitches and block booking
- Restorative Approaches Workshop: Developing Strategies for Positive Resolutions
- Knowledge Cafe Presented by CAPACOA
- Hot-topic dine arounds
- Networking opportunities
- Artist showcases, pitches, and programming in partnership with Nova Scotia Music Week
- And more!
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network, or scout your next great booking, Convergence25 is where it all comes together.
Please note that travel subsidies are available to members who would otherwise not be able to attend due to financial constraints—let us know in the Subsidy section of the Registration Form if you would benefit from one!
View the conference schedule and more programming details here. Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
