The Podcast Show returns for its fourth year to Islington, London, UK

The Podcast Show, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for its fourth year and is set to exceed previous years with even more global partners joining the lineup and record numbers of delegates already registered. 2025 passes are now on sale!

This one-of-a-kind event brings together podcast industry leaders, brands, platforms and the sharpest new creators from across the globe to celebrate and help shape the future of podcasting. The festival will take place across two days in Islington, London, 21 & 22 May 2025.

Since launching, the show has brought together over 20,000 daytime visitors from the audio industry globally to network and get business done. It is now firmly established as the international date in the calendar for the podcast industry, with over 40 countries represented including the US, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Canada, Spain, Denmark, Singapore, South Korea, Brazil and more.

As it enters its fourth year, The Podcast Show will be even more ambitious with its programming. Expect more networking opportunities and parties for delegates, more content spaces, and brand new features.

Features like; The Indie Business Zone catering for startups and the smaller emerging podcast businesses in podcasting. It will deliver a program of talks, networking and event moments providing a springboard to support the strategic development of new businesses in podcasting.

The International Pavillion, will provide a place for international visitors to meet and network, as well as attend a series of international events including drinks receptions, breakfasts and presentations.

The Independent Podcasters Hub is a new destination at the show connecting independent podcast creators with a range of talks and networking moments.

Two new session stages will also be presented. The Open Forum Stage, dedicated to open debate and discussions around the hottest topics in podcasting, with a focus on important themes that the wider community would like debate. No topic is off topic to affect positive change for the industry!

The Content Creator Stage will explore the broader picture around multi-format content creation through expert-led panel discussions.

The Podcast Show will then come alive at night with a full programme of parties and networking events including the return of its Official Party at an exclusive London venue, to be announced. The show will also host for the first time, brand new Executive Networking Supper Clubs, Advertisers Rooftop Receptions, and will take over a brand new space a stone’s throw from the Show venue, dedicated entirely to creator networking on three nights.

The Podcast Show LIVE will then deliver a series of live podcast shows taking place in the Business Design Centre and venues around London between 19 - 25 May.

Full details on The Podcast Show programme and partners will be announced in early 2025.

The Business Design Centre is a stone’s throw away from King’s Cross train station and the Eurostar. ‘First Release’ best rate Day Passes are now on sale. Prices start from only £59 (Silver - Day Pass) £84/£145 (Gold - Day or 2 Day Pass), £245 (Platinum- 2 Day Pass) with rates going up from 1 February. Discounted Group (8+) rates are available.

Podnews note: use the code PODNEWS10 to save on tickets!

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