The conference is being organized by the Discipline of Musicology at the University of Helsinki, the Suoni Research Association and the research project Music researchers in society: Advancing social justice through activist music research (project 2020–2025, Kone Foundation), in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki.

Contact details: Musact2023@gmail.com

• Sini Mononen (co-chair), PhD, University of Helsinki
• Susanna Välimäki (co-chair), Associate Professor, Head of Musicology, University of Helsinki, Co-director of Music researchers in society project
• Samuli Korkalainen (conference secretary), DMus, History Forum / University of the Arts Helsinki
• Kaj Ahlsved, PhD, Åbo Akademi University
• Nina Öhman, Core Fellow at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki
• Kim Ramstedt, PhD, University of Helsinki, Chair of Research Association Suoni
• Saijaleena Rantanen, Title of Docent (habilitation), University Lecturer, Head of the MuTri Doctoral School, Sibelius Academy / University of the Arts Helsinki
• Juha Torvinen, Title of Docent (habilitation), University Lecturer, University of Helsinki, Director of Music researchers in society project