T he Sennheiser Group has announced it was a sponsor of the SoundGirls and Women in Vinyl Virtual Conference 2025 that was held Dec. 13–14, 2025. Sennheiser and Neumann.Berlin’s support of the conference underscores the brands’ commitment to fostering a more inclusive, diverse and skilled professional audio industry. In addition to providing several grants for attendees to ensure access for all who want to participate in the event, Sennheiser donated a variety of microphones, headphones and more gear that were raffled off throughout the show and presented an educational session about Sennheiser Spectera. The two-day virtual event featured keynote speakers from industry leaders like EveAnna Manley, Jett Galindo and Brian Hardgroove of Public Enemy and offered educational sessions for audio professionals at all stages of their careers. As part of its contribution, Sennheiser featured a dedicated session led by Greg Simon, manager and regional technical application engineering for the Americas. Karrie Keyes, executive director of SoundGirls.org and monitor engineer for Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder, emphasized the significance of the sponsorship. “Sennheiser’s commitment to SoundGirls is a testament to [its] belief in the power of diverse voices in audio,” Keyes said. “Together, we’re shaping the future of sound.” “Sennheiser’s partnership with SoundGirls is more than just sponsorship; it’s a commitment to empowering the next generation of women in audio,” said Dawn Birr, strategic project manager of pro-audio business transformation at Sennheiser and a longtime member of the SoundGirls community. “SoundGirls is a vital organization for education, networking and mentorship within our industry. We are proud to partner with them and Women in Vinyl to provide resources that directly support their mission. This conference is an incredible platform for professionals to share knowledge, and we are excited to have Greg Simon represent Sennheiser with a session on the latest innovation in wireless audio, Spectera.” {sennheiser.com; soundgirls.org} Sennheiser, Neumann Sponsor Virtual Conferences
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