So, you think it's just the Haarlem Vinyl Festival that's worth traveling to Haarlem for? Think again. Right after our festival, you can join Making Vinyl Europe to hear about the latest trends, exchange insights, and discuss market challenges and consumer demands. Making Vinyl brings together the world's leading players in vinyl manufacturing along with their connected and peripheral businesses. Attendees can also expect to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend insightful workshops, and network with industry peers. The business conference will take place from September 30 to October 2.

Program and speakers
The conference program starts on Monday, September 30, with a B2B matchmaking session and networking event, and goes into full swing on Tuesday, with the closing event on Wednesday afternoon. The 2024 conference promises to be an unmissable event for vinyl enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the resurgence of vinyl records. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from leading experts and visionaries, including: Flo Kaufmann, Owner of FLoKaSon; Vladimír Víšek, Head of Sustainability at GZ Media; Carol Kavanagh, Manufacturing Services Manager at Cargo Records Germany; Marcin Dąbek, Sales Director / KAM for Foreign Markets at Takt Vinyl Pressing Plant; Paul Briggs, Global Head of Production at Domino Records; and Tom Nieuweboer, COO at !K7 Music. Find the full program and list of speakers here.

Introducing the Making Vinyl Record Sustainability Summit
The Organization Team of the Making Vinyl Europe Conference is proud to announce the debut of the Making Vinyl Record Sustainability Summit, set to take place on the final day of the conference at the PHIL in Haarlem, the Netherlands. This groundbreaking event will be held on October 2, 2024, and is included in the Making Vinyl Conference registration fee, providing attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the forefront of sustainable practices in the vinyl record industry.

As the demand for vinyl records continues to rise, so does the urgency to adopt eco-friendly practices across the industry. The Making Vinyl Record Sustainability Summit seeks to address this crucial issue by bringing together industry leaders, environmental experts, artists, and enthusiasts to explore and promote sustainable solutions at every stage of the vinyl lifecycle—from material sourcing and production to recycling, packaging, and distribution. Read the full announcement here.

Ticket Info
Access to Making Vinyl is not included for HVF ticket holders. Tickets are available via the Making Vinyl website. However, you will receive a 15% discount code for Making Vinyl Europe tickets if you purchase a Haarlem Vinyl Festival Weekend Pass.

Making Vinyl participants who have already registered for the conference and are looking to join the Haarlem Vinyl Festival program will receive a code for a free Sunday pass and a 50% discount code for the Weekend Pass Ticket.

About Making Vinyl
Founded in 2017, Making Vinyl is the premier event dedicated to the vinyl record industry. The events feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and presentations from influential voices in the music industry. Attendees will learn about the latest trends and technologies in record manufacturing, distribution, album packaging, and sustainable materials. It is also an opportunity to network with peers, explore the latest vinyl innovations, and discover new ways to grow your business. Whether you are an experienced industry veteran or new to the vinyl scene, our events offer valuable insights and opportunities. Together, we make vinyl. From tackling supply chain issues and understanding demand dynamics to adopting environmental best practices and more.