Karaoke Industry Summit 2026
The world's leading gathering for the karaoke business. , Las Vegas. Free to attend, application-based.
Apply nowThe whole karaoke business in one room
That means the people who power karaoke and the people who operate it: those who build the tools and content that make karaoke possible, and those who turn it into entertainment for millions worldwide.
One day, one stage, and a lot of shared learnings and best practices, all aimed at making one of the world's most popular forms of entertainment work better for customers and businesses alike.
Free to attend, but application-based: every submission is reviewed to keep the room relevant and curated, for the best experience for everyone in it.
Set at the stunning Veil Pavilion, Silverton Casino Hotel, Las Vegas. . Hosted by Singa, the leading karaoke technology company.
A discounted room block at the Silverton is held for KIS attendees. Book it here.
Speakers
Voices from across the karaoke business
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Henry Wong
Founder, WONGGUYS GROUP
Henry Wong is the founder of WONGGUYS GROUP, blending American and Asian traditions into a fast-rising force in hospitality. He built it from a ten-seat spot in Boston's Chinatown into a multi-venue group grounded in years of restaurant industry experience.
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Josh Baron
National Director, KWC USA
Also known as "The Karaoke Baron," Josh Baron is National Director of the Karaoke World Championships USA, an executive sound technician, and a prominent Las Vegas-based karaoke host and entertainer.
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Siegfried Paquet
Founder & MD, StealthWrks
Siegfried Paquet founded StealthWrks, a New York advisory firm specialising in music strategy for digital services. He brings 30 years in C-suite roles across media and technology, including 15 years at BMG Music Publishing, PolyGram, Universal and Bertelsmann.
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Bea Sävikari
Head of Space, Sun Effects
Bea Sävikari leads spatial projects at Sun Effects as Head of Space. An interior architect and furniture designer with a carpentry background, she brings a designer-maker approach to cultural spaces, from concept through to execution.
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Dipo Oseni
Co-Owner, SoLa Karaoke
Dipo Oseni co-owns SoLa Karaoke in Southington, Connecticut, alongside his wife, Allison. Inspired by a memorable date at an LA private karaoke suite, the couple brought a California-style private-room karaoke lounge to Center Street.
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Charlie Nardi
Creator, MARRY-OKE
A Las Vegas-born broadcaster, entertainer and ordained minister, Charlie Nardi built her career in some of the largest radio markets in the US before moving into karaoke entertainment, live event production and marketing. She is the creator of MARRY-OKE, a wedding format that runs the ceremony as karaoke, which she performs at Las Vegas Immersive Chapel.
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Martin Glenn
Founder, AUX Karaoke Box
A former concert photographer, Martin Glenn brought a music-world eye to nightlife when he opened AUX Karaoke Box in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn in 2023. Its six private rooms are each themed after a music icon or era, from Prince's Paisley Park to Elvis' Jungle Room.
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Matthew Tsega
Co-Founder, Culver Karaoke
Matthew is the co-founder of Culver Karaoke, an eight-room private karaoke concept in Los Angeles. A UCLA graduate, he helped launch the business from concept to opening in five months and is now focused on expanding the brand to additional locations.
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Sean Bradford
Founder, ORIGIN STØRIES
Sean Bradford is the founder of ORIGIN STØRIES, which creates real-time AI visuals for karaoke and live entertainment. Its browser-based system reacts to each song automatically, turning existing venue screens into immersive visuals with no extra hardware or operator.
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Jason Dydynski
Marketing Specialist, Venue Forward
Jason Dydynski is a marketing specialist at Venue Forward Hospitality Marketing. He has worked with karaoke businesses around the world, alongside Singa, to strengthen their digital presence, marketing strategy, and overall karaoke concepts.
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Ryan Powell
B2B Sales, Singa
Ryan Powell is a seasoned B2B sales and SaaS professional with extensive experience at Singa, helping hospitality and entertainment businesses adopt karaoke technology and build stronger venue experiences across the U.S.
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Jonah Butler
Customer Success Team Lead, Singa
Jonah Butler is Customer Success Manager Team Lead at Singa, helping venues get the most from their karaoke offering. His background spans customer success, music, entertainment, and technology, with a focus on strong venue experiences.
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Hampus Ribbing
Head of Ecosystem & Partnerships, Soundtrack
Hampus Ribbing is Head of Ecosystem and Partnership Management at Soundtrack, helping expand its global partner ecosystem and bring licensed background music solutions to businesses through strategic technology and industry partnerships.
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Diana Peralta
Co-Founder, The Unscene Co.
Diana Peralta is an entrepreneur, lifestyle creator, and brand strategist with 8+ years in marketing and storytelling. Co-Founder of The Unscene Co., she turns brands and experiences into impactful stories.
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Ashley Martinez
Co-Founder, The Unscene Co.
Ashley Martinez is a lifestyle and travel creator, event planner, and founder of Sunny Coast Blog. As Co-Founder of The Unscene Co., she leads experience design and event production, creating immersive events that connect brands, creators, and entrepreneurs.
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Chris Prendergast
Product & Business Leader, New Town Technologies
Chris Prendergast is a product and business leader at New Town Technologies, helping bring Seratone to market. He'll share how Seratone combines studio-quality sound, near-zero latency, and simple setup to create a better karaoke experience.
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Atte Hujanen
CEO & Co-founder, Singa
Co-founder and CEO of Singa, the first karaoke service to license original artist master recordings, now operating in 36 countries. Previously scaled the Karaoke World Championships across 40+ countries and co-founded Slush, growing it from 300 attendees to 25,000.
More speakers to be announced soon.
KIS × KWC
Witness the Karaoke World Championships grand final
Your KIS ticket comes with a front-row seat to something special. On the very same day, the Veil Pavilion hosts the World Final of the Karaoke World Championships, the biggest annual international talent competition. So once you have spent the day learning and networking with the people who power the karaoke business, you can stay on and watch the grand final unfold live.
Singers from over 20 countries, from the US to Tanzania, take the same stage to compete for the world title in the 24th annual KWC World Finals. It is a rare chance to connect with the industry and witness its biggest showcase, all under one roof in Las Vegas.
The program
A full day inside the karaoke business
Keynotes. Talks. Panels.
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9:00 AM
Registration and welcome coffee
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9:15 AM
What's next for the karaoke business?
Atte Hujanen
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9:25 AM
Inside VIVA Karaoke: Success, expansion, and the numbers
Henry Wong
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9:55 AM
Culver Karaoke: From concept to opening
Matthew Tsega
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10:10 AM
Building the AUX Karaoke Box concept
Martin Glenn
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10:25 AM
The story behind SoLa Karaoke
Dipo Oseni
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10:40 AM
Growing a karaoke business: Panel and Q&A
Venue founders, moderated by Jonah Butler
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11:20 AM
Coffee break
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11:35 AM
Beyond karaoke night: Weddings and new formats
Charlie Nardi
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11:50 AM
What makes a great karaoke night?
Josh Baron
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12:05 PM
PRO licensing: Panel and Q&A
With Siegfried Paquet
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12:45 PM
Lunch and networking
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1:45 PM
Designing better karaoke rooms
Bea Sävikari
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2:15 PM
ORIGIN STØRIES: Live technology demo
Sean Bradford
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2:30 PM
Seratone: Studio-quality sound with near-zero latency
Chris Prendergast
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2:45 PM
What's new at Singa
Ryan Powell
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3:00 PM
Setting the mood with Soundtrack
Hampus Ribbing
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3:15 PM
Coffee break
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3:30 PM
Getting more corporate bookings
Jason Dydynski
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3:45 PM
Influencer marketing for entertainment venues
Diana Peralta and Ashley Martinez
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4:15 PM
Marketing Q&A: Turning attention into bookings
Jason Dydynski, Diana Peralta and Ashley Martinez, moderated by Jonah Butler
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4:35 PM
Closing remarks
Atte Hujanen
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4:45 PM
Networking and connections
Until 5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
KWC World Finals grand final begins
A working draft of the running order. Session titles, times and speakers are still being confirmed and will change before the event.
On the agenda
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Venue concepts and success stories
How karaoke venues get built, run and expanded, and what expansion and franchising actually take.
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Karaoke room venue and design
Room and venue design, from the architects and interior designers who work on them.
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PRO licensing
A panel and Q&A with the biggest performing rights organisations in the US.
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AV, setups, and software
Pitches of the latest tech in the karaoke space.
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Stage karaoke, hosting, and new formats
Stage karaoke from the host's side of the microphone, and how the craft has changed as the industry grew. The potential return on adding stage karaoke to a venue, how it can run alongside private rooms as part of a broader entertainment concept, and karaoke weddings as a new format.
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Turning karaoke into a destination
Marketing, industry trends, and the future of karaoke.
These are the themes running through the day.
The organiser
Hosted by Singa
Singa modernises karaoke, the last analog bastion of the entertainment industry, with a complete ecosystem for venues and consumers across 36 countries. Singa is the first and only karaoke service to partner with a major record label, putting original master recordings on the mic, the real recordings, not soundalike covers. KIS exists to get the whole karaoke business in one room and grow the category together.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is the Karaoke Industry Summit?
The Karaoke Industry Summit (KIS) is the world's leading gathering for the karaoke business. It brings two sides of the industry into one room: the people who build the tools and content that make karaoke possible, and the operators who turn it into entertainment for millions worldwide.
When and where does KIS 2026 take place?
KIS 2026 takes place on Thursday, , at the Veil Pavilion, Silverton Casino Hotel, Las Vegas.
How much does it cost to attend?
Attendance is free. Entry is application-based, and every submission is reviewed to keep the room curated and relevant for everyone attending.
How do I apply to attend?
Apply through the Apply now button on this page. Applications are reviewed before a place is confirmed.
Who attends the Karaoke Industry Summit?
Venue operators, AV integrators, content partners and innovators from across the karaoke industry worldwide, alongside the technology companies that power karaoke.
What is the Karaoke World Championships, and how is it connected to KIS?
The Karaoke World Championships (KWC) is the annual world championship of karaoke. The 24th KWC World Finals take place on the evening of October 29, 2026, in the same venue as KIS, so summit attendees can stay on and watch the grand final. Singers from over 20 countries, from the US to Tanzania, compete for the world title.
Who organises the Karaoke Industry Summit?
KIS is hosted by Singa, the leading karaoke technology company.
Where should I stay while attending the summit?
The Silverton Casino Hotel itself is the easiest option, since the summit is held in its Veil Pavilion. A discounted room block is held for KIS attendees, bookable here.
Be in the room
Attendance is free, but by application only. Every submission is reviewed to keep the room curated and worth everyone's time.
Apply now