Ilona Deuring is the Project Manager of European Talent Exchange and EU Policy Officer at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), Europe’s leading platform for emerging music. She oversees one of Europe’s largest talent-development networks, connecting 130 festivals, 27 music export offices, major media partners and the EBU to boost the international careers of new European artists.

With a background in project and policy management, Ilona leads the year-round, Europe-wide programme focused on artist mobility, sustainability, and equitable career development.