Connecting Audio
Tonmeistertagung has influenced the pulse of the international pro audio industry already for more than 75 years. Every two years, the event with its extensive congress program and the associated trade fair enables an intensive exchange at the highest level for participating sound professionals from the most diverse fields.
Addressing professionals from:
- Broadcasting
- Studio, Recording, Postpro
- Film & Television
- Stage & Event Technology
- Games
- Hardware & Software Production
- Research & Development
- Education & Training
Meet sound engineers, producers, artists, manufacturers, suppliers, developers and scientists from 12 to 15 November 2025 at the 33. Tonmeistertagung at the CCD in Dusseldorf – Europe’s leading conference and exhibition event for audio professionals.
Plan your visit
The tmt33 app
The new tmt33 app for Android and iOS offers a straightforward, paperless, and interactive overview of the entire event. The details of the exhibition and the congress program are particularly well structured and easy to find. It also provides lots of useful information on travel, accommodation, and catering options. Visitors to tmt33 can find everything they need to know about the conference and exhibition in one app.
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The features of the tmt33 app at a glance:
- General information
- The virtual ticket
- The exhibition
- The congress program
- Your favorites
- The interactive hall plan
- The live mixing workshop
- The Connecting Audio Night
The entire Tonmeistertagung in your pocket!
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News
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tmt33: Excursion to Tonhalle
Read full articleOur exhibitor Thomann (booth 44) invites you to an excursion to the Tonhalle in Düsseldorf on Friday, November 14, starting at 4:00 p.m.
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tmt33: CAN feat. Mario Schönhofer
Read full articleCelebrate, network, and dance: Connecting Audio Night featuring Mario Schönhofer
Become a sponsor of Connecting Audio Night now!
For Students
Many training institutes and universities present themselves at the Tonmeistertagung as part of the Education Forum.
Students and trainees generally receive very favorable admission to the Tonmeistertagung. At the exhibition and congress, they can not only gain professional impressions but also expand their personal network in the industry.
We are delighted that many dedicated students have once again submitted their exciting thesis papers for the congress program. Such theses are presented as posters.
An event as large as the Tonmeistertagung requires many helpers. Students who volunteer for admission control will receive a free conference ticket for the entire event. with us!
Special Interest Topics and Highlights
In order to make certain topics of special interest easily accessible to the respective target group, we have grouped the corresponding contributions to create one or more theme days (subject to change):
| Topic | Abbreviation | Day | Organized by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | OPEN | Wednesday | VDT |
| Acoustics | AC | Wednesday, Friday | Christopher Sauder Engeler (VDT Department Acoustics) |
| Trainee Day | AZUB | Wednesday | Lucca Riitano (VDT-Vorstand), Peter Hirscher (VDT Department Work, Legal and Social) |
| Broadcast, Next Generation Audio and trimediale production | NGA | Wednesday | Daniela Rieger (VDT Vice President), Alexander Beer |
| Cinema Sound | CS | Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday | André Klar (VDT Department Film and Television), Catherine Lieser |
| Live Mixing Workshop | LMW | Wednesday | Neumann & Müller, Shure, Yamaha, d&b audiotechnik |
| Wireless Audio | WLSS | Wednesday | Elias Ruh |
| Networked Audio and Video | NET | Thursday | Marc Schettke |
| Live-Sound and Theater | LS | Thursday | Oleg Surgutschow, Jürgen Hanelt (both VDT Department Theater) |
| Poster Session 1 | PP | Thursday | Michael Hösel |
| 3D-Competition | COMP | Thursday | Matthias Frank, Franz Zotter |
| Connecting Audio Night | CAN | Thursday | Harald Prieß |
| Mastering | MA | Friday | Henning Birkenhake |
| Sound Design | SND | Friday | Maximilian Kock (VDT Department Education and Training) |
| Music video production | VID | Friday | Michaela Wiesbeck |
| Poster Session 2 | PP | Friday | Michael Hösel |
| Happy Hour | PP | Friday | VDT |
| Open Source | OS | Saturday | Sven Thielen |
All days: Immersive Audio, TalkBacks, Masterclasses and Tutorials, Research & Development, Product Contributions. In addition, there are contributions on many more specialized topics, so it's worth taking a look at the program schedule legend!
Tonmeistertagung – always the perfect mix …
of Lectures, ...
All lectures at Tonmeistertagung take place in high-quality equipped and optimally prepared rooms. The four-day program offers unique contributions to a variety of current topics, trends, and developments in the international pro audio world.
and Products ...
The congress is complemented by an extensive exhibition area, where representatives of the pro audio industry present their latest products and technologies.
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... and an exclusive networking event.
The get-together evenings at the Tonmeistertagung have been a tradition for many years. This year, the VDT hosted the Connecting Audio Night in the beautiful ambience of Dr. Thompson's Seifenfabrik for an unforgettable evening.
See you at the 33. Tonmeistertagung in 2025!
Rewind: The tmt32 Aftermovie
For many years now, a team of students from the HTWK Leipzig has been producing a video about the Tonmeistertagung; and the tmt312 was no exception. Many thanks to Tino Reiher (supervisor from HTWK), Alexander Fichtner (camera), Friedrich Haustein (sound), Niklas Stackfleth (editing) and Benjamin Hesse (editorial)! Especially the video of tmt32 is a real contemporary witness of this great event.
