Yann Pissenem to Receive IMS Legends Award 2026 and Headline Keynote at IMS Ibiza
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Yann Pissenem, Owner, Founder and CEO of The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment, will receive the IMS Legends Award 2026 and take part in a headline keynote interview at IMS Ibiza 2026.
The 17th edition of the summit returns to Cala Llonga from 22 to 24 April 2026, hosted at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza. Presented in partnership with AlphaTheta, IMS continues its focus on thought leadership across culture, education, industry and wellness within electronic music.
Pissenem stands as one of the most influential figures in global nightlife. Across more than three decades, he has reshaped Ibiza’s club landscape through landmark venues including Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, [UNVRS] and the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Under his leadership, The Night League now welcomes over two million guests annually, setting a benchmark for scale and production within international club culture.
At IMS Ibiza, Pissenem will sit down with IMS co-founder Pete Tong for a keynote conversation exploring his career, vision and the evolution of Ibiza as a global epicentre of electronic music. He will then be formally presented with the IMS Legends Award during a special dinner on Wednesday, 22 April.
Reflecting on the honour, Pissenem described Ibiza as both home and inspiration, crediting the island’s spirit of creativity and freedom as central to his understanding of nightlife culture. He acknowledged the partners, artists, teams and wider industry network who have contributed to the growth of his venues, as well as the millions of guests who continue to choose their dancefloors each season.
IMS organisers praised Pissenem’s transformative impact on the island, from early beach events to the launch of Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza, and, most recently, [UNVRS]. They highlighted his continued ability to redefine expectations around scale, production and experience within club culture.
The IMS Legends Award Dinner will take place on 22 April 2026 as part of the wider summit programme. A limited number of tickets will be made available, with attendees invited to register their interest in advance.
IMS Ibiza 2026 runs from 22 to 24 April at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza in Cala Llonga, Santa Eulalia.