The Sound of Future Music Education:
Leadership, Innovation and Wellbeing
AEC Congress and General Assembly, 5–8 November 2025
at the Mozarteum University Salzburg
Join Us in Salzburg
The AEC Congress 2025 in Salzburg is a celebration of music education in step with the challenges and opportunities of our time. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the historic city of Salzburg, the Congress invites you to explore how leadership, innovation, and wellbeing are shaping future music education.
Exploring the Congress Themes
The congress programme is carefully curated around three interconnected themes.
The first is the Healthy Musician in a Sustainable World, with contributions offering new perspectives on wellbeing within the educational journey and the music profession.
The second theme, Educating Professionals between Tradition and Innovation, highlights innovative ways to build bridges between learning and the music profession. The programme features initiatives such as the “Sound” incubation hub from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, as well as work on digital education formats. Another session will explore the role of Artificial and Artistic Intelligence, raising questions about the creative potential of technology in shaping future practices.
Leadership and Advocacy in a Global World form the third major theme of the congress. Sessions will include discussions on leadership in collaborative transnational contexts presented by the IN.TUNE alliance, insights from the advocacy partnership between AEC and ELIA, and a round table with leaders from Africa and Asia who will share their perspectives on global music education.
The Congress will offer several student-led sessions organised by the European Performing Arts Students Association (EPASA), providing a vital platform for the next generation of artists and leaders.
Special Guests, Live Music and Body Work
The AEC Congress 2025 will also offer the opportunity to meet inspiring guests and thought leaders from across Europe. Their insights will enrich the congress with perspectives from science, politics, and cultural advocacy.
As always, the congress will be filled with live music performances and countless opportunities to connect with colleagues. Participants are encouraged to actively shape the programme and contribute to the shared dialogue through the Opening Brainstorming Sessions, the Information Forum, the regional meetings, and of course, the General Assembly.
Enjoy the opportunity to take part in yoga, meditation, hiking, and other health and wellbeing activities throughout the congress hosted by the Mozarteum Institute for Coaching and Career.
Join us in Salzburg from 5 to 8 November 2025 and be part of this special occasion where we will work together to shape the future of music education. We look forward to welcoming you!
