Mundial Montr\u00e9al returns for its 12th edition in person from November 15 to 18 and on its virtual networking platform from November 7 to 25. The event holds over 300 professionals from the music industry, including Canadian delegates and internationals who will immerse themselves in the best of the world music scene.<\/p>\n
Mundial Montr\u00e9al is excited to announce that the Speed Schmooze will be taking place in person this year\u2014in the buzzing atmosphere that it is known for.<\/strong> The Speed Schmooze and other professional events will be taking place in various locations along the heart of Quartier des Spectacles including, Les Grands Ballets, Galerie WIP and various caf\u00e9s in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n The Mentor Caf\u00e9 Presented by L’ADISQ <\/strong><\/p>\n The popular Mentor Caf\u00e9<\/strong> is back this year to the delight of all. This activity will allow delegates to meet with very experienced industry peers in an intimate atmosphere where discussions will be facilitated.<\/p>\n New this Year: An Orientation Session!<\/strong><\/p>\n This dedicated moment will allow participants to be guided in their Mundial experience, in addition to getting to know the colleagues with whom they will spend the next few days.<\/strong> On the program: presentation of the team and the 2022 program and a Q&A session.<\/p>\n World Routes Network Meeting in Collaboration With CAPACOA<\/strong><\/p>\n The World Routes Network presenter meetings will provide music programmers with the time and space to come together, amplify their knowledge of existing networks and collaborate further. This will be an opportunity to facilitate block-booking as well as the discoverability global artists presented in the official showcase at Mundial Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n The Artist Lab Co-Presented by TuneCore and QUB musique <\/strong><\/p>\n The much-loved Artist Lab is back for a 2nd edition! Addressed directly to artists, this activity offers conferences, workshops and opportunities to meet industry professionals aimed at professional career development<\/strong>. This event is free and open to all.<\/p>\n Panels<\/strong><\/p>\n This year, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront, in addition to an important reflection on the role that art and culture play in driving social change. This edition\u2019s panelists and moderators hail from various parts of the world, including South America, the Middle East, Africa and North America, will share their vision and perspective on current issues affecting the industry and hot topics.<\/p>\n Curating the airwaves: The Role of Radio and Storytelling Presented by CJLO<\/strong><\/p>\n How do community, college and national radio play a role in bringing global sounds to the airwaves to expand the conversation about diversity and creativity? Panelists\u00a0Catalina Johnson from\u00a0Beat Latino, Kelly Belfo from\u00a0CJLO\/Flat Cola, Ruby Jane from\u00a0Stingray, Sam Fawcet from Worldwide FM and\u00a0moderator\u00a0<\/strong>Ma\u00efte<\/strong> Belmir from CIBL<\/strong>\u00a0will be in discussion.<\/p>\n Genre-blending: A new Vision of Traditional and Global Sounds in Electronic Music<\/strong><\/p>\n Join panelists Ana Luisa Bernardez from Veneno ISO Radio, Carolina Spirulina from Disco\u00f1o, Herv\u00e9 Kalongo from Moonshine, Philippe Manasseh from Laylit and our moderator Peggy Hohan from Outside Music\/Next Door Records<\/strong> for a discussion on how rave culture has brought different diasporas together in urban cities.<\/p>\n Resilience in the Challenging Political Climates: How does Art and Cultural Organizations Play a Role in Social Activism?<\/strong><\/p>\n Panelists Marcelo Godoy from Fluvial, Nastasia Y from Blisk, Sarouna Mushasha, Shoshona Kish from International Indigenous Music Summit, Vanessa Kanga from Festival Afropolitain Nomade and Nantali Indongo from CBC as moderator,<\/strong>\u00a0will be discussing the emergence of art from social movements.<\/p>\n