All That Matters 2023 celebrates its 18th edition as APAC’s entertainment epicenter

The region’s longest running and premiere ‘Business 2 Business 2 Fan’ event experience is expected to attract over 2,000 senior executives and thousands of music fans this year.

All That Matters, the gateway to Asia’s Music, Sports, Gaming, Digital, Marketing, Web3 and Entertainment industries, returns for its 18th edition from11 to 13 September at Hilton Singapore Orchard.

Conference by day and music festival by night, attendees from major labels to sports leaders, distributors, publishers and more, will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with global brands and engage in discussions about the industry’s hottest topics across three days of non-stop networking.  

Presented by Branded, All That Matters 2023 will feature six conference tracks: Music, Gaming, Sports, Digital, Marketing and Web3, featuring a stellar line up of industry leaders across more than 60 keynote sessions and panel discussions, as well as the Learning Matters Academy. 

Attendees will be immersed in a whirlwind of conversations on the most pressing issues of our time and all things that matter to industry leaders – from AI, sustainability and Web3, to the unparalleled rise of women’s sports and developments in the creator economy. 

Program highlights

    • Cordell Broadus (son of Snoop Dogg) will host a conversation on the Past, Present, and Future of Hip Hop. Listen to the ups and downs of his career and how the world of culture is evolving.
    • Where human passions converge to shape the future of interactive entertainment: a panel of esports experts will explore the dynamic landscape of the industry’s latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving world of gaming.
    • Jane Fernandez, Chief Operating Officer Australia of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, will lead the conversation on what it takes to host one of the world’s largest international sporting events.
    • Another session will bring together Adele Lim, co-writer of Crazy Rich Asians, and Bing Chen, CEO of Gold House, to celebrate the exceptional contributions of Asian actors and artists to the entertainment industry on a global scale. From Hollywood blockbusters to international music sensations, this session showcases the immense importance of Asian talent in shaping narratives, promoting cultural diversity, and captivating audiences worldwide.
    • Candina Weston, Ex Microsoft CMO and specialist in Marketing, AI and Transformation, will look at how Generative AI is creating tangible impacts and extraordinary new opportunities in marketing, communications, sales and customer experience.
    • Discover the groundbreaking insights and strategies adopted by pioneering brands in the Web3 space. Explore their successes, challenges, and valuable lessons learned as they embraced decentralized technologies and reshaped their industries. Inspire your own journey into the world of Web3 innovation.

Jasper Donat, Co-Founder and CEO of Branded, producer of the event, said:

“This year, All That Matters is coming of agewith a spectacular speaker lineup. Committed to our six conference tracks, we continue to delve deep into each industry’s core and what truly matters within it. It is hard to overlook the riveting impact of AI, brand partnerships, the online creator economy, Web3 and many more transformative forces which are shaping our industry faster than ever. Our goal is to connect. Inform, inspire and spark vital conversations among industry leaders, empowering them to shape the future of their industries and the world at large.”

Showcasing some of the best emerging acts from Asia Pacific and around the world, Music Matters Live brings Singapore’s night life alive over six electrifying nights from Friday 8 to Wednesday 13 September, featuring 30 artists from 15 countries. Music Matters Live serves as a global platform representing the APAC music industry and opening doors for talented artists seeking to make a mark in the world’s most populated region. 

When the All That Matters conference starts on 11 September, Music Matters Live will also feature industry nights showcasing exciting new artists from around the region, including “Warner Music Presents” on Tuesday 12 September at the Ground Theatre at *Scape, plus more to be announced.