Festival Congress is AIF’s annual flagship event and the largest gathering of independent festival promoters in the UK, attracting over 400 music industry delegates each year. A two-day conference and evening celebration and awards, the event offers unique networking opportunities alongside a platform for industry discussion and celebration. The conference has a progressive format, including the ‘Talking Heads’ TED x style talks, interactive workshops and fireside chats with industry experts. Following two consecutive sold-out events in 2014 and 2015, the Congress has rapidly evolved to become a fixture and must attend event in the industry calendar.