We’re not the next generation — we’re already here, shaping what’s next.
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Welcome to the EPASA Conference 2025
📍 Salzburg University Mozarteum
📅 8–9 November 2025
The future of performing arts education isn’t something that happens tomorrow — it’s happening now, and it’s being shaped by students like you. The EPASA Conference is your space to speak up, connect, and co-create with peers from across Europe.
Over two inspiring days in Salzburg, you’ll explore the realities of student life, tackle pressing challenges, and contribute to the conversations that will define the next era of performing arts education. This is your chance to influence policies, share ideas, and make real change — because the next generation is already here.
Whether you want to join a lively panel, participate in hands-on workshops, or step up for leadership, the EPASA Conference is where your voice matters and your ideas can thrive.
EPASA Conference is supported by The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) and is co-funded by the European Union.The full conference schedule - to be announced!
Burning Topics Panel
Got something we need to talk about? This is your chance to bring the issues that matter most to students in performing arts today.
Share your ideas in advance in the registration
Engage in live discussion with peers and experts
Thematic Sharing: Student Realities
Your stories, your struggles, your wins. This is where we listen, reflect, and learn from each other.
Explore the challenges and opportunities students face across Europe
Connect with peers from different institutions and countries
Build networks that last beyond the conference
Creative Problem Solving Lab
Bring your toughest questions, and let’s tackle them together. From burnout and sustainability to DEI policies, no topic is off limits.
Collaborative workshops led by EPASA Board members
Hands-on problem-solving and idea generation
Create actionable solutions that you can take back to your institutions
Get Ready: Suggest a theme for the Lab in the registration and come ready to brainstorm, experiment, and innovate.
Elections - Nominations Open!
Want to make an impact on student representation across Europe?
Run for a seat on the EPASA Board
Influence policies and initiatives
Build leadership experience and connections
During the General Assembly on Saturday 8th November, EPASA will hold elections for 4 vacant positions:
- President
- Vice President
- 2 x Board Members
Timeline
- Open call: 14 October
- Deadline: 3 November
- Candidates announced: 6 November
- Elections: 8 November
Any questions, email hello@epasa.eu
Read the role descriptions here
Check out the Nomination Form
FAQ
I want to get involved!We will be launching an open call for the elections for a number of open vacancies in the coming weeks - all of those who have registered will be informed.
I want to attend but cannot afford toWe have a small number of travel bursaries available for travel and accommodation only for maximum €500.
These are aimed at supporting those without formal student representation systems, or who do not have a budget.
Bursaries will be scored and therefore awarded based on the motivational statement, whether your institution has a student representation system, you are the lead student representative, and your location of study.
How do I apply for a travel bursary?Within the application form you will be required to select if you want a travel bursary. Then you will need to write a 500 word statement explaining why you need the travel bursary and the benefit of your attendance at the conference. It will cover travel and accommodation for one person only.
The deadline for travel bursaries is 10th October 2025.
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