Beatport has teamed up with SEMCON — Scotland’s first electronic music conference — for an exclusive livestream of their debut event on Thursday, August 5th.

Featuring 20 esteemed speakers from various corners of the music industry, a product showcase, masterclasses, and wrapping up with a live DJ performance, the free and inclusive event aims to inspire and educate attendees about the rich history of Scotlands electronic music scene. 

Spearheaded by Derek McNee, the managing director of Digital:Groove Records, he will be joined at the virtual conference by legends like Mike Grieve from Glasgow’s famous Sub Club and Hacienda’s Graeme Park. Along with other well-known speakers, the group panels will touch on subjects like diversity, mental health, and the Scottish scene’s future while offering up their views, insights, and tips from every aspect of the industry.

Check out the schedule and sign up for a full pass to SEMCON here.

Kicking off today at 3:00 PM CET, you can tune in to SEMCON via Beatport’s Twitch and YouTube channels.