The global nightlife, music and large-scale events industry will gather once again in Valencia on April 13 and 14 for a new edition of Fun Business Days (FBD), the professional event that brings together the leaders shaping the future of entertainment.
Held at the iconic City of Arts and Sciences, this year’s edition will welcome more than 3,000 industry professionals and representatives from over 900 national and international brands, positioning Valencia once again as a strategic meeting point for the global entertainment ecosystem.
Fun Business Days connects promoters, festival directors, club operators, artists, cultural platforms and technology companies operating within the nightlife and music industry. Designed as more than a traditional conference, the event creates a curated environment where real conversations happen, partnerships are formed and industry trends are defined.
The 2026 programme will feature internationally recognised figures such as Martín Ferrer, CEO of Amnesia; Kádár Tamás, CEO of Sziget Festival; Clément Bazin, Music Curator at Cercle; Lluis Torrents, co-director of Razzmataz and Steve Braines, Co-founder of HE.SHE.THEY. They will be joined by artists including Wade and Andrés Campo, offering perspectives that span from global festival strategy to artistic vision and cultural innovation.
The event will include panel discussions, keynote sessions, curated networking spaces and a 1,000m² exhibition area, where brands and companies will showcase solutions shaping the future of nightlife and live entertainment.
In addition, the 2026 edition will introduce structured speed meetings designed to foster dynamic, high-impact connections between attendees, including booking agencies, club and festival programmers, and suppliers of materials and services for events. Alongside the main programme, the side programming of Fun Business Days agenda will feature a curated run club, yoga and pilates sessions, and a guided sightseeing city tour, all accompanied by music curated by key Spanish artists. These initiatives allow delegates to explore Valencia while continuing to build meaningful professional relationships beyond the main venue.
To further strengthen real business opportunities, Fun Business Days integrates a smart networking platform that connects attendees based on shared interests and strategic objectives. By enabling pre-scheduled meetings and personalised matchmaking, the event ensures that every interaction has purpose. At Fun Business Days, networking is intentional, and deals get done.
“Fun Business Days was created to elevate an industry that has historically been underestimated,” says Alberto Centeno, CEO of Fourvenues. “Nightlife and live entertainment generate culture, employment and economic impact worldwide. Our goal is to connect the people behind it, strengthen the ecosystem and give the industry the recognition it deserves.”
With this new edition, Fun Business Days continues to consolidate its position as one of Europe’s most influential professional gatherings for the nightlife and entertainment sector.