MONO Music Conference 2026 Returns to The Midway in San Francisco
MONO Music Conference 2026 will return to The Midway on November 13–14, bringing together artists, producers, engineers, DJs, songwriters, music technology companies, and creative professionals for two days of education, networking, and hands-on discovery.
Formerly known as Music Expo, MONO builds on more than a decade of programming that has helped connect music creators with industry leaders, emerging technologies, and one another. The event has become a destination for musicians, audio professionals, educators, and companies shaping the future of music creation.
For The Midway, MONO represents the type of event our campus was built to support. Multi-track programming, immersive experiences, networking opportunities, live demonstrations, and creative community gatherings all benefit from spaces designed to bring people together throughout the day.
What Is MONO Music Conference?
MONO Music Conference is a modern gathering for music creators and the companies, educators, and technology platforms that support them. The conference combines educational programming, hands-on workshops, artist conversations, technology showcases, networking opportunities, and mentorship into a two-day experience focused on the craft and business of music.
Attendees range from aspiring artists and producers to established engineers, DJs, songwriters, educators, managers, and entrepreneurs working across the music industry.
The conference evolved from Music Expo, a San Francisco event that has welcomed thousands of attendees and hundreds of presenters over the years. While the name has changed, the mission remains the same: helping music creators learn, connect, and grow.
What to Expect at MONO 2026
MONO 2026 will feature a mix of keynote presentations, workshops, masterclasses, technology demonstrations, networking opportunities, and community experiences designed to support creators at every stage of their careers.
Production and Engineering Workshops
Sessions will explore music production, recording, mixing, mastering, studio workflows, and the evolving tools used by modern creators.
Artist and Industry Conversations
Panels and interviews will provide insight into the creative process, career development, marketing, touring, publishing, and the changing music business landscape.
Music Technology Showcase
Attendees will have opportunities to discover new software, hardware, creative platforms, instruments, and production tools through demonstrations and exhibitor activations.
AI and the Future of Music
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into creative workflows, MONO provides a forum for conversations around emerging technology, creative experimentation, and the future relationship between artists and AI-powered tools.
Networking and Mentorship
Beyond the sessions themselves, MONO creates opportunities for meaningful connections between creators, industry professionals, educators, technology companies, and future collaborators.
Why The Midway Is an Ideal Home for MONO
The Midway’s 40,000-square-foot campus provides the flexibility needed for modern conferences that combine education, networking, technology, and community.
Rather than limiting attendees to a single ballroom, the campus allows programming to unfold across multiple environments. Keynotes can take place in Ride, workshops can be hosted throughout the campus, sponsor activations can engage attendees between sessions, and networking naturally extends into outdoor gathering areas.
This type of flow has become increasingly important for conferences. The most memorable events are often built around the conversations that happen between sessions as much as the content presented on stage. As discussed in our article on why every conference needs a third space, the most successful conferences create environments where people can continue learning, networking, and building relationships throughout the day.
Building Community Beyond the Stage
Music has always been a collaborative industry. Producers meet artists. Engineers meet future clients. Songwriters discover collaborators. Technology companies gather feedback directly from the creators using their tools.
Conferences like MONO create a rare opportunity for these connections to happen in person. While educational sessions remain a core part of the experience, many attendees leave with something equally valuable: new relationships, new ideas, and new opportunities.
As conferences continue to evolve, organizers are increasingly designing experiences that prioritize community alongside content. That approach aligns closely with how modern creative professionals prefer to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Looking Back at Music Expo 2025
MONO’s return to The Midway follows the success of Music Expo 2025, which transformed the campus into a gathering place for creators, educators, technology companies, and industry professionals.
The event showcased the power of bringing music, technology, education, and community together under one roof. If you missed it, you can explore our recap of Music Expo 2025 at The Midway.
MONO Music Conference 2026 Information
- Event: MONO Music Conference 2026
- Dates: November 13–14, 2026
- Location: The Midway, San Francisco
- Audience: Artists, producers, engineers, DJs, songwriters, educators, music technology companies, and music industry professionals
We are excited to welcome the music creator community back to The Midway and look forward to another year of learning, inspiration, innovation, and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions About MONO Music Conference 2026
What is MONO Music Conference?
MONO Music Conference is a two-day event for artists, producers, engineers, DJs, songwriters, educators, music technology companies, and industry professionals. The conference features workshops, panels, networking opportunities, technology demonstrations, and educational programming focused on modern music creation.
When is MONO Music Conference 2026?
MONO Music Conference 2026 will take place November 13–14, 2026 at The Midway in San Francisco.
Where is MONO Music Conference held?
MONO Music Conference 2026 will be hosted at The Midway, a multi-space event campus located in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.
Who should attend MONO Music Conference?
MONO is designed for musicians, producers, recording engineers, songwriters, DJs, content creators, music educators, managers, music technology professionals, and anyone interested in the future of music creation and production.
What topics are covered at MONO?
Programming typically includes music production, audio engineering, songwriting, artist development, music business strategy, creative technology, artificial intelligence, recording techniques, performance, and career development.
Is MONO Music Conference only for professional musicians?
No. MONO welcomes attendees at all stages of their creative journey, from students and aspiring creators to experienced professionals and industry veterans.
Will music technology companies be exhibiting at MONO?
Yes. MONO features technology showcases, demonstrations, and exhibitor activations that allow attendees to explore new software, hardware, creative tools, and music production platforms.
What makes MONO different from other music conferences?
MONO combines education, technology, mentorship, networking, and community into a single event. The conference emphasizes practical learning and meaningful connections between creators and industry professionals.
Why is The Midway a good venue for music conferences?
The Midway’s campus-style layout allows organizers to host keynotes, workshops, demonstrations, networking events, and activations across multiple interconnected spaces. This creates a more immersive and collaborative conference experience.
Are there networking opportunities at MONO Music Conference?
Yes. Networking is a major component of the conference experience, giving attendees opportunities to connect with fellow creators, industry professionals, technology companies, educators, and potential collaborators.
How large is MONO Music Conference?
MONO builds on the legacy of Music Expo, which has welcomed thousands of attendees and hundreds of presenters throughout its history. The conference continues to grow as a gathering place for the music creator community.
How can I attend MONO Music Conference 2026?
Attendees can find registration information, ticket details, speaker announcements, and event updates through the official MONO Music Conference website.
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