HARMAN Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Audio Collaborative 2022

Futuresource Consulting has announced HARMAN as the platinum sponsor for Audio Collaborative 2022. Taking place on the 10^th of November at the Ham Yard Hotel in London, the event will see two of their key figures join the line-up for both a keynote and exciting panel discussion exploring the content creator market.

‘We are absolutely delighted to have HARMAN on board,’ says Carl Hibbert, Director at Futuresource Consulting. ‘As a global industry giant, they will certainly bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. There’s no doubt they’ll contribute enormous value to the conversations taking place at this year’s event.’

Carsten Olesen and Phil Cummings to Join the Conversation

As part of the platinum sponsorship, Futuresource has announced Carsten Olesen, President of the Consumer Audio division at HARMAN, as keynote for the event. Olesen started his career as HARMAN’s brand director in 1999, moving across various sections of the organisation before landing his current position. Given his long history with the company, there’s no better figure to be heading the line-up of speakers.

During his keynote, Carsten will explore how the future shape of sound will continue to touch our lives and elevate the consumer experience. From cars to bars, from beaches to stadiums, from theatres to the metaverse, sound is our future.

In addition to Olesen, Phil Cummings of HARMAN will also be joining the line-up to explore the content creator market. With over 17 years of experience in professional audio, Phil has worked with some of the biggest artists on the planet. Ed Sheeran and Adele have benefited from Phil’s expertise – and now, he will be sharing his knowledge with all those attending Audio Collaborative 2022.

Highlights of the Day

Widely regarded as one of the leading figures in audio electronics, HARMAN will naturally play a huge role in making Audio Collaborative 2022 an enriching experience. Other noteworthy speakers include Althea Ricketts from Shure, Simon Byron from Yogscast Games, Adil Saleem from Synaptics, and Jon Kiachian from Knowles Corporation. The team from Futuresource Consulting are enlivened by the current shape of the line-up.

A number of critical topics will be dissected throughout the day. Key themes include:

• Addressing the Headwinds
• Audio Tech on Health & Wellbeing
• The Audio Industry in Numbers
• The Next Big Thing in Consumer Audio
• Making More of Audio in Gaming
• Voice Update: Look Who’s Talking
• Sounding Out on Sustainability
• Content Creator | Opportunities in the ‘New Normal’

‘It’s been a turbulent few years,” says Carl Hibbert from Futuresource. “But the current market is awash with opportunity, and the atmosphere at Audio Collaborative will be buzzing with future possibilities. That’s what will make this year’s event so exciting.”

For further information on Audio Collaborative 2022 and to book your place, click here.

Official Event Sponsors

HARMAN - Platinum Sponsor
As trailblazers in audio tech, HARMAN's suite of products provide unmatched listening experiences for both work and leisure. Explore their work-from-home offerings and more.
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DSP Concepts
DSP Concepts is the Silicon Valley based leader in the Audio of Things (AoT) market and the creator of Audio Weaver, the audio experience design platform that makes audio innovation easy.
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Sonarworks
Sonarworks is an award-winning audio technology innovator delivering an individually perfected sound experience to every music creator and lover.
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About the author

Carl Hibbert

Heading the Consumer Media & Technology Research team, with over 20 years industry analyst experience. Carl maintains & develops Futuresource's services across all forms of entertainment & consumer electronics, ensuring unrivaled insight & knowledge in sector dynamics and future industry direction. A regular presenter at industry conferences across USA, Europe and Asia and frequent contributor to press and trade journals.

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Olivia Lowden

Olivia Lowden is responsible for the long-form content, press, and partnerships at Futuresource. Prior to her career at Futuresource, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, demonstrative of her lifelong love of words.