Announcing MONO Music Conference 2026
Following their recent rebranding, MONO Music Conference (formerly Music Expo) have officially announced their return for 2026. Set to take place on November 13-14 2026 at The Midway in San Francisco, CA, the event will bring together more than 750 music creators for two days of connection, creativity and growth.
2026 Programme
Returning For 2026
Artist Masterclasses & Workshops: Hands-on, skill-building sessions in music production, songwriting and audio mixing led by working professionals.
Panels & Keynotes: Curated conversations covering artist branding, social media, distribution, legal, sync licensing, gaming, booking and touring.
DJ Performances: Curated sets throughout both days, activating The Midway’s outdoor patio.
Pass the Aux — Feedback Sessions: Real-time music critique from A&Rs, music supervisors and songwriters. Attendees submit music for live, structured and supportive feedback in front of the room.
Exhibition: The gear and technology exhibition returns and expands to span the full two days for the first time, with hands-on demos from the brands shaping the future of music.
New For 2026
Office Hours — One-to-One Mentoring: The most personal addition to MONO’s programming yet. Attendees gain direct, rotating access to booking agents, brand and manufacturer reps, music supervisors, social media experts and music lawyers in intimate, one-to-one sessions built around the questions that matter most to their career. First-come, first-served. Mentors rotate hourly.
Expanded AI Programming: As AI reshapes music creation, distribution and curation, MONO dedicates a full track to the conversation the industry needs to have — covering AI ethics and rights, creative tools for producers and songwriters, and how creators can harness new technologies without losing the human at the centre of their work.
"Returning to The Midway was a no-brainer — our attendees loved it, and they told us exactly what they wanted more of: sessions, brands and direct mentoring access. We've delivered on all three. We have an incredible line-up of speakers and brands to announce over the coming weeks." - Loïc Maestracci, Founder & CEO, MONO
Attendees will also be able to get their hands on the latest technology from brands such as ADAM Audio, Focusrite, Novation, Sequential and Oberheim through a series of product demos and workshops.
MONO Music Conference is presented by Focusrite Group and in association with Sound On Sound.
"We’re excited to continue our partnership with MONO and support a community that’s shaping the future of audio and music creation. Focusrite, and its sibling brands, are committed to supporting artists and producers at every step of their music-making journeys, with the tools they need to bring their ideas to life." - Hannah Bliss, VP Marketing Americas, Focusrite Group
“After years of association with Loïc and his team, Sound On Sound are proud to continue as the lead media partner for MONO. This superbly curated event is undoubtedly set to become the key hub for in-person information and education for the West Coast music production community and beyond” - Nick Humbert, Business Development Director, Sound On Sound
Early Bird Tickets
Early bird tickets are on sale now from $69 on MONO website and Tixr. Every early bird ticket purchase automatically enters attendees to win a Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition, plus additional giveaways to be announced.
More information can be found on the MONO Music website.