Robert Meijerink, is artistic director and booker of ESNS -Eurosonic Noorderslag-, the European conference & showcase platform in Groningen, the Netherlands. Robert started as a talent booker in 2006 and since 2019, he’s is in charge of the artistic matters for both the Conference and Festivals. ESNS is the key exchange and network platform for European Music and the one and only 100% showcase event in Europe, focused on emerging acts from Europe. Selling out each year, ESNS attracts over 4000 delegates, including more than 400 international festivals and venues. During four nights, around 350 acts get the chance to present themselves to an international audience of professionals, media and music lovers. By the day, the Conference takes place featuring around 150 panels, keynote speakers, interviews, workshops, dinners, pitches and meetings on the latest developments in the international music, media, production industry.