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Accelerating the future of cultural infrastructure across the United States of America

February 3rd 2026, Los Angeles

Sound Development is an accelerator for cultural infrastructure investment

This flagship event brings together visionaries from music, entertainment, real estate, and government to explore how cultural infrastructure can transform cities and economies across the USA and beyond.

Through keynotes, workshops, networking sessions, and guided tours, Sound Development LA will catalyse new collaborations and inspire investments that leave a lasting legacy.

Timed to take place just after the Grammy Awards, the summit leverages Los Angeles’ global spotlight as the cultural capital of the US.

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Why join Sound Development Los Angeles?

Sound Development has helped secure new venues, negotiate operator agreements, and catalyse partnerships between developers, cities and investors.

This event is more than policy, it’s about action. Each edition brings together the people and cities ready to deliver cultural infrastructure, not just discuss it.

Designed for leaders who want to create destinations that deliver both cultural and commercial value, the event acts as a melting pot and accelerator, sparking the ideas that bring projects, collaborations and investments to life.

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Sound Development Los Angeles brings together more than 100 senior professionals who shape and deliver cultural infrastructure across the public and private sectors.

Designed as a high-impact forum, it connects the people and cities driving real projects, investment and change.

Who is attending Sound Development LA?

Who is attending Sound Development Los Angeles?

We engage developers across commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality sectors and Investors including private equity, institutional investors, foundations and venture capital firms. We put those responsible for the delivery in the room.

Cities & public sector leaders shaping regeneration, tourism, and cultural strategies. We prioritise those looking to invest in new cultural infrastructure in cities. Identify new cities and public funding opportunities.

We engage with those shaping what the future of cultural infrastructure looks like, including architects, masterplanners, and urban designers. Engage with the influencers of the cultural built environment.

Culture & entertainment sector leaders building new infrastructure or activating existing assets. We identify key stakeholders in each city to ensure local-buy in and foster new collaborations.

Operators & owners of venues, cultural spaces, and entertainment destinations are identified as key stakeholders for each edition. We want to connect experienced operators with new cities, developers and investors.

We invite the trade organisations & industry groups representing real estate, entertainment, music and creative industries. Leverage their network and gain their support for your project.