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XP2025 Day Opening Ceremony

Thu | 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM | A

Performance
XP Presents
Fabric at 25: Legacy, Resistance & the Future of Club Culture

Thu | 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM | A

Panel
Music Policies
Behind the Movement: Dance as a Driving Force in Music Performance

Thu | 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM | A

Panel
Talent Management
PopArabia: Guide To Sync Licensing In The Middle East

Thu | 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM | A

Panel
Copyright & Collection Societies
AI - Protecting The Creative Economy & The Future of Music Creation

Thu | 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM | A

Fishbowl
Artificial Intelligence
Building Scalable Music Startups

Fri | 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM | A

Panel
Professionalisation
How To Measure Independent Label Success In 2025

Fri | 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM | A

Panel
Professionalisation
Grassroot Movements: Underground Collectives & Cultural Shift

Fri | 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM | A

Fishbowl
Music Policies
Sound Futures - The Pitch

Fri | 06:15 PM - 08:00 PM | A

Panel
Professionalisation
How Music Shapes National Sporting Identity

Sat | 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM | A

Panel
Cultural Tourism
From India to the World: The Expanding Influence of Indian Music

Sat | 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | A

Fishbowl
XP Presents
Hype & Strategy: Marketing That Moves The Music

Sat | 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM | A

Panel
Discovery & Exposure
Universal Presents: Nordo

Sat | 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM | A

Fireside Chat
Discovery & Exposure

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DISCO: Global Rights, Local Impact: Demystifying Music Licensing Across Borders

Thu | 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM | F

Fishbowl
Copyright & Collection Societies
Music & Gaming: Composing Score and Licensing Music (Part 1)

Thu | 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM | F

Fishbowl
Web3
Event Management: Success Stories, Challenges, and Building Networks for the Future

Thu | 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM | F

Fishbowl
Event Management
Beatport: An Insider's Guide

Thu | 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM | F

Fishbowl
Data Collection & Analytics
From Note to Narrative: The Impact of Anime Music

Fri | 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM | F

Fishbowl
Digital Production
Top Tips: Getting Booked On Regional & International Stages

Fri | 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | F

Fishbowl
Event Management
Rethinking Music Journalism: Voices, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Fri | 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM | F

Panel
Music & Media
Local. Proud & Committed, The Anghami Way.

Fri | 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM | F

Fishbowl
Talent Management
Beyond the Beat: The Role Of Modern-Day Producers

Sat | 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | F

Panel
Music Production
MassiveMusic Presents: Sound Of A Nation - Crafting Saudi Arabia's Sonic Identity

Sat | 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM | F

Panel
Cultural Tourism
Selector Culture: Music Curation as a Form of Cultural Preservation

Sat | 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM | F

Fishbowl
Data Collection & Analytics

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Electronic Music Production On Ableton For Teens

Thu | 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM | G

GenXP
Digital Production
DJ Workshop — with Sama'

Thu | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | G

GenXP
Digital Production
Sound Journey – The Healing Power of Music by Jessica Luiz

Fri | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | G

GenXP
Wellness
Confidence on the Mic

Fri | 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM | G

GenXP
Professionalisation
DJ Workshop

Fri | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | G

GenXP
Digital Production
Craft Your Unique Creative Identity

Sat | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | G

GenXP
Music & Media
Decoding the Classics: The Language of Music, Heritage, and Modern Sound

Sat | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | G

GenXP
Professionalisation

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Goastflower Presents: SaMuC (Saudi Music Community)

Thu | 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM | H

Networking
Equality & Social Equity
Artist Management Gathering: Strengthening The Regional Management Community

Thu | 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM | H

Networking
Talent Management
Meet The Team: PopArabia, PopIndia, ESMAA & Reservoir

Fri | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | H

Networking
Professionalisation
HUNNA: The Gathering

Fri | 05:30 PM - 07:15 PM | H

Networking
Equality & Social Equity
Storm Shaker Finals

Fri | 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM | H

Performance
Digital Production
5 Years XChange Riyadh & XP Zine

Sat | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | H

Networking
Music Policies
Collaboration in Practice: Music Collectives Gathering

Sat | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | H

Networking
Event Management

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Community Drum Circle

Thu | 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM | J

Activation
Professionalisation
The Yazeed Fahad Experience: Album Listening & Discussion

Thu | 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM | J

JALSA
Discovery & Exposure
NEST: From Local Roots to Global Reach

Fri | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM | J

JALSA
Music Policies
Sonic Interventions: Music improvisation Workshop

Fri | 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM | J

Workshop
Digital Production
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by jello presents: Kazdoura

Sat | 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM | J

Performance
XP Day Music

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IP in Music: Protecting and Monetizing Creativity in Saudi Arabia

Thu | 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM | M

Panel
Copyright & Collection Societies
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Saudi Music Managers Forum

Thu | 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM | M

Panel
Talent Management
Billboard Presents: Impact Series - The Rise Of Saudi Marvels

Thu | 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM | M

Panel
Cultural Tourism
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The High Price of Free Music: Why Licensing Matters

Thu | 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM | M

Panel
Copyright & Collection Societies
Public–Private Partnerships: Building a Music Economy

Fri | 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM | M

Panel
Music Policies
Accelerating Talent: Anghami, Moja, and the Music Commission

Fri | 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM | M

Panel
Talent Management
Going Big First: How Saudi Arabia is Rewriting Touring Rules

Fri | 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM | M

Panel
Event Management
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Scaling Sustainability: Saudi x India

Fri | 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM | M

Panel
XP Presents
Music City Development: Designing the Sound of Riyadh

Sat | 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM | M

Panel
Cultural Tourism
Bait Al Oud: 27 Year Journey

Sat | 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM | M

Panel
Cultural Tourism
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Inclusive Music Education: Empowering Students with Disabilities

Sat | 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM | M

Panel
Equality & Social Equity
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Music as a Living Heritage: From Traditional Practice to Contemporary Creativity

Sat | 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM | M

Panel
Discovery & Exposure

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Lifelab Vision & Concept

Thu | 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Power Yoga & Beats: A Wellness Flow Experience

Thu | 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Animal Flow

Thu | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Infrared Wellness Lounge: Recovery & Reset

Thu | 09:00 PM - 12:00 AM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Embodied Movement Workshop

Fri | 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
5 Elements Breath and Flow Journey

Fri | 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Infrared Wellness Lounge: Recovery & Reset

Fri | 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Alchemy Signature Breath & Mind Navigation with Be

Sat | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Power Yoga & Beats: A Wellness Flow Experience (Women Only)

Sat | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
Infrared Wellness Lounge: Recovery & Reset

Sat | 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
The Art Of Flow: A Movement Wellness Workshop (Women Only)

Sat | 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness
The Final Wave : Pulse & Presence

Sat | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | N

Healing Oasis
Wellness

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YouTube Music Presents: Visual Storytelling with Zeyne

Thu | 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM | T

Fireside Chat
Music & Media
Gen Z & Music: Consumption, Culture, and Community

Thu | 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM | T

Panel
Music & Media
Ayed 2025: The Sound of a New Saudi Generation

Thu | 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM | T

Fireside Chat
Professionalisation
The Future Is Well: Innovations In Human Connection & Integrated Wellness

Fri | 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM | T

Keynote
Wellness
MDLBEAST Records: Amplified Realities: Street Music and the New Global Pulse

Fri | 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM | T

Panel
Discovery & Exposure
Billboard Arabia Presents: Crafting My Artist Identity with Abeer Nehme

Fri | 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM | T

Fireside Chat
Talent Management
Shamma Hamdan: The Voice Within: Creativity, Culture & Courage

Fri | 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM | T

Fireside Chat
Professionalisation
Wegz and the Evolution of Arab Hip-Hop 

Fri | 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM | T

Fireside Chat
Professionalisation
OAFF - Beyond Bollywood: The New Wave of Indian Sound

Sat | 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM | T

Fireside Chat
XP Presents
Defining The Music Market: A&R Role & Responsibilities

Sat | 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM | T

Panel
Discovery & Exposure
Beyond the Border: Arab Creatives in the Global Arena

Sat | 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM | T

Panel
Talent Management
From Buzz to Breakthrough: Rising Artists Shaping the GCC Soundscape

Sat | 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM | T

Fireside Chat
Discovery & Exposure

W

Building a Sound That Resonates: From Personal Identity to Global Impact

Thu | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | W

Workshop
Music & Media
Making It Heard: Elevate The Sonic Experience of Live Shows

Thu | 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM | W

Workshop
Event Management
Amplifying the Next Wave: Inside Spotify’s RADAR Artists Journey

Thu | 05:15 PM - 06:30 PM | W

Workshop
Discovery & Exposure
Modern Heritage: Archiving, Sampling & Reimagining Heritage Through Sound

Thu | 05:45 PM - 07:00 PM | W

Workshop
Music Production
Music x Gaming: Level Up Your Pitch: Music for Video Games (Part 2)

Thu | 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM | W

Workshop
Digital Production
Noise Diva: The Re-Composition Remix 

Fri | 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM | W

Workshop
Music Production
YouTube Music: The Global Playbook for Artist Growth

Fri | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | W

Workshop
Data Collection & Analytics
The Power Of Less: Creating Music In A Minimalist Studio

Fri | 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM | W

Workshop
Digital Production
Managing the Music Mind: Artists, Producers & Songwriters

Fri | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | W

Workshop
Wellness
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Reble - The Global Beat Challenge

Fri | 06:45 PM - 07:45 PM | W

Workshop
XP Presents
Apple Music Presents: Empowering The Global DJ Community

Sat | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM | W

Workshop
Digital Production
MDLBEAST: For The Record

Sat | 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM | W

Workshop
Music Production
Dolby Atmos: How Immersive Audio Is Shaping the Future Of Music Creation

Sat | 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | W

Workshop
Immersive Technology
Finding Your Frequency: The Art and Identity of Sound

Sat | 05:15 PM - 06:45 PM | W

Workshop
Digital Production
Architecture In Motion: Projecting Music On Structures

Sat | 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM | W

Workshop
Immersive Technology

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Storm Shaker Semi-Finals

Thu | 08:00 PM - 10:30 PM | X

Performance
Digital Production
PWR Chord

Thu | 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM | X

Performance
Discovery & Exposure
Guitar Renaissance in MENA: Powering a New Music Generation

Thu | 09:00 PM - 09:45 PM | X

Panel
Music Production