The idea of innovation expressed in the event's name is evident throughout the entire project: In addition to being a networking event, Classical:NEXT has established itself as a key opportunity to promote and explore new talent, new creative ideas and future-oriented business practices. In order to achieve that Classical:NEXT features a conference, an expo as well as showcase concerts and screenings. During four days the hundreds of a delegates meet, discuss, and learn more about as well as from each other.
AC/E supports the participation in this year's edition of the following Spanish institutions: Festival Internacional de Santander, Quincena Musical de San Sebastián, GEMA Asociación Española de Grupos de Música Antigua and EXIB Música.