On 24 October 2025, the Deutscher Musikrat held the Fachtagung “Musik und Demokratie” in Berlin as part of its general assembly. More than 100 participants from music, cultural policy, academia, and civil society attended. The event was moderated by AC Coppens.

At Locarno Pro, AC moderated StepIn’s opening panel and roundtables, where 50 industry leaders explored Embracing Risk across financing, distribution, press, and DEI, with findings published in the StepIn Report co-edited by THE CATALYSTS. At Locarno Diplomacy Day, AC spoke to diplomats, public stakeholders, and NGOs on film as a catalyst for peacebuilding in a shifting global and media landscape. At the Locarno Industry Academy, AC offered “laser coaching” to help participants recalibrate careers and nurture talent.

It all begins with an idea.