The 2nd Biennial Sector Summit - 22 October 2026, Convene County Hall, London

THE BUSINESS
OF OPERA

Purpose, passion, performance: shaping opera's next decade

Thank you for joining us!

The Business of Opera Summit brought the sector together around a shared challenge: how to sustain what is most valuable in opera while adapting and evolving for the years ahead.
 
This year's summit built on the momentum of the inaugural event through four guiding themes:

  • Purpose - strengthening identity, collaboration and collective ambition.

  • Passion - championing the artistry and talent at the heart of the industry.

  • Performance - turning ideas into action, building a more resilient future for opera.

  • Potential - exploring technology, innovation and new pathways for the sector's long-term future.

2026 Speakers

Catherine Mckinney
Catherine Mckinney
Park Theatre
Executive Director
Eric Melear
Eric Melear
National Opera Studio
Artistic Director
Simon Mellor
Simon Mellor
Arts Council
Deputy Chief Executive
Cameron Menzies
Cameron Menzies
Northern Ireland Opera
Chief Executive and Artistic Director
Jenny Mollica
Jenny Mollica
The Roundhouse
Chief Executive
Nathan Morrison
Nathan Morrison
Intermusica
Director / Head of Vocal & Opera
Sally Newton
Sally Newton
Laidlaw Schools Trust
CEO
Charlie Palmer
Charlie Palmer
Steadman
Consultant
Anna Patalong
Anna Patalong
British Youth Opera
Chief Executive
Mark Pemberton
Mark Pemberton
Mark Pemberton Arts
Arts Consultant
Lucy Perry
Lucy Perry
Glyndebourne
Head of Learning & Engagement
Alex Reedijk
Alex Reedijk
Scottish Opera
General Director

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