AVA London Completes 2026 Programme With Sama’ Abdulhadi, Elijah and Industry Sessions

AVA London has completed its 2026 programme, adding Sama’ Abdulhadi, Elijah and a set of industry sessions to the conference and night-time event running 24–26 September.

Abdulhadi will appear in conversation with a special guest. Elijah, the London artist, writer and Butterz co-founder, leads a Grant Funding Workshop focused on sustaining independent creative practice. It is one of the more practical additions to a schedule that also covers brand partnerships, the music supply chain and production.

The final programme extends beyond headline names. ‘Taking TELETECH Global’ examines the Manchester promoter’s development into an international touring brand. A Game Changers panel brings together Mary Bekhait of YMU, Anya Du Sauzay of Atlantic Records UK, Sam Spencer of Broadwick Live and Finn Sohn of DooRooDooRoo Artist Company. AFEM returns with a discussion on the next generation of promoters featuring Eastern Margins founder David Zhou, CTM Festival artistic director Remco Schuurbiers, Boudica’s Samantha Togni and He.She.They’s Steven Braines. MusicFutures hosts a panel on music licensing in gaming.

Night events include a Seanchoíche storytelling session, Resident Advisor’s RA25 celebration at Outernet Live, a FOLD takeover, and a Stay On Sight takeover at EartH with Skin On Skin, Evian Christ, Croatian Amor and mi-el. Pro passes cost £201, with day passes at £85 and student and community access available by application.