Prof Enrico Bertelli
Executive Director | STEAM Educator | Electroacoustic Performer
Enrico is an innovative educator, performer, and researcher working at the intersection of music, technology, and education. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Conductive Music CIC, he leads award-winning STEAM programmes that engage over 15,000 young people annually—especially those from underserved and marginalised communities.
He holds a PhD in Contemporary Performance (Percussion and Electronics) and has taught, performed, and designed projects in more than 20 countries. His work blends electroacoustic music, AI, and performance-as-research, curating transformative experiences in classrooms, festivals, and research conferences alike.
At Lingnan University (Hong Kong), Enrico is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Music Unit. He designs courses that explore the creative potential of GenAI, performance technology, and cross-disciplinary learning—connecting the liberal arts with future-facing digital tools.
Areas of Expertise
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STEAM Education & Creative Curriculum Design
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Creative GenAI & AI in Education
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Electroacoustic Composition & Performance as Research
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Inclusive Learning & Marginalised Youth Engagement
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Music Technology & Wearable Sound
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Interdisciplinary Research & Knowledge Exchange
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Fundraising & International Project Management
Selected Publications
Kurzynski, M., & Bertelli, E. (2025, May). “Kunqu and GenAI: An interdisciplinary approach to cultural heritage and creative expression.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning and Teaching, May 2025, EDUHK.
Shikakura, Y., & Bertelli, E. (2025, May). “Reimagining education through AI in the metaverse: An interdisciplinary approach to creativity and sustainability.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning and Teaching, May 2025, EDUHK.
IP, K H, Bertelli, E, and Shikakura, Y “Harmonising Data and Creativity: The PEDAL Project’s Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning” Proceedings of the ASAIHL Conference, Juntendo University, Tokyo, May 2024
Shikakura, Yui & Bertelli, Enrico. “The Pomposa Project: E-wearables – Art & Tech Spark Curiosity in Everyone,” Pulse: Journal for Music and Interdisciplinary Practices, vol. 4, no. 1 (May 2023): 11-24.
Shikakura, Yui; Bertelli, E.; & Yokochi, S. (04/2023). “Inspire: Create 世界にただ一つの楽器を創るSTEAMワークショップ.” Inspiring Art and Communication, 『触発するアート・コミュニケーション, Chapter 13, Air Publication
Bertelli, Enrico. “Music and Making with Creative Technologies in the STEAM Classroom: A project for urban youth from challenging backgrounds,” Society for Education and Music Psychology Research, London, March 2016.
Bertelli, Enrico. “Engaging Youth from Challenging Backgrounds through music, electronics, and free and open source technology,” Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities, Dublin, September 2015.
Conferences
China and Higher Education Conference, Lingnan University (Nov. 2024), ASAIHL Conference, Juntendo University (2024), Tokyo, Japan, Music and Metamorphosis, Princess Galyani Vadhanaa Institute of Music (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024), Bangkok – Keynote Speaker; Jazz North Educational Conference (2017 & 2019), Leeds; Sines and Squares (2016), Manchester; Hack-a-Demia (2016 & 2018), London, NCVO; AHRC Postgraduate Conference (2016), Manchester, RNCM; Exit Velocity (2016), London, UWL; Music Education Technology (2016), London, SEMPRE (UCL); Digital Research in the Humanities and Arts (2015), Dublin; SoniHED Sonification (2014), University of York; New Interfaces for Musical Expression (2014), Goldsmiths College; International Festival for Artistic Innovation (2014), Leeds College of Music; International Digital Arts Festival (2014), Kingston University; Re:New (2013), Copenhagen; InTime (2013), Coventry University; London Mini Maker Faire (2013); Materia Voce, Ca’Foscari University, Venice (2013); Big Ears Conference (2012 & 2013); Second Composer/Performer’s Athens Conference (2011); Centre for Creative Practices, London (2011); Orpheus Instituut, Gent-York (2010); State of the Arts 2012 (Salford), Arts Council of England;