ILMC 38 Open Forum: ‘Live is the last frontier of tangible, real experiences’
An all-star cast covered ticketing costs, stadium touring, new markets, the rise of Gen Z, and more in an expansive conversation
News By Hanna Ellington | 25 February 2026
ILMC’s annual state-of-the-nation opening session saw panellists from across the industry discuss issues as diverse as the co-existence of live experiences and the integration of technology in an expansive conversation.
Chaired by DEAG’s Detlef Kornett, The Open Forum: Sporting New Ideas brought together Superstrcut’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, Ticketmaster’s global president, Saumil Mehta, Pophouse’s CEO, Jessica Koravos, and president & CEO of AEG Presents, Europe & Asia Pacific, Adam Wilkes. All the participants have recently moved to new jobs…
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