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Please note that Monday, May 15 consists of pre-convention meetings, digital service workshops, the Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, and the Industry Jam 2. The full program will take place Tuesday, May 16  through Thursday, May 18.  
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Jeriana Perez

Wagner College
Student
Monday, May 15
 

11:00am

Google Play and YouTube Music Workshop: Label Tools Overview [SIGN-UP HAS ENDED] 205 (CC)

1:00pm

Working with Spotify’s Creator Services Team [SIGN-UP HAS ENDED] 206 (CC)

3:00pm

Connecting and Engaging in the World of Pandora Premium 205 (CC)

4:50pm

Weighing the Options: A Mock Negotiation Evaluating and Comparing Modern Record Deals Music City BallroomAdam Ritholz • Jennifer Newman Sharpe • Monika Tashman • Kos Weaver

6:00pm

Music Biz Student Meetup: The Power of Networking 209/210 (CC)Nicole Hennessey • David Philp
 
Tuesday, May 16
 

8:00am

First-Time Attendee Meetup with Music Biz President James Donio CC RotundaJames Donio

9:00am

LIVE — Experience, Engagement & Economy 204 (CC)Christina Holding • Nick Barnes • Kevin Chernett • David Silbaugh • Matt Yazge Career Development Keynote: Dream in 3D by SaulPaul Grand Ballroom WestSaulPaul

9:30am

Careers in Music: A Survey of Jobs in a Fast-changing Music Industry Grand Ballroom WestBen Yonas • John Hazen • Lucia Kaminsky • Lanita Smith

10:00am

Who Gets Paid for YOUR Music 205 (CC)Jim Griffin • Linda Bloss-Baum • David Boyer • Bart Herbison • Peter Jenner • Will Page • Gandhar Savur • ALISON SMITH

11:00am

Kickstarting Your Music Biz Career Grand Ballroom WestJackie Otero • Charity Lomax • Joe Rapolla • Steve Robertson

12:00pm

Generation Next: Networking in the 21st Century Grand Ballroom WestRachel Knight • Colin Kassekert • Garrison Snell • Lou Taylor

1:00pm

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm

Using the Power of Direct-to-Fan Engagement to Build Artist Momentum & Fuel Success 205 (CC)Bram Bessoff • Vanessa Ferrer • Jerry Lembo • Ryan Star All the World's a Stage: Marketing to International Live Music Fans 201 (CC)Helena Kosinski

3:00pm

Snack Chat Grand Ballroom WestGloria Green • Jeff DaMert • Rush Davenport • Halie Hampton • Stacy Merida • Cheryl Moore • Nathan Pyle • Pete Stormer • Makenzie Williams

4:00pm

Featured Presentation: Music's Leading Ladies Speak Out powered by Nielsen Music Grand Ballroom EastErin Crawford • Leslie Fram • Ann Powers • Kelly Clarkson • Tracy Gershon • Julie Greenwald • Jessica Sobhraj • Sarah Trahern

6:00pm

WEA Cocktail Party Bridge Bar

7:00pm

Women in Music & Women in Digital Media's 2nd Annual 'Women Who Rock' Mixer [RSVP REQUIRED] The Valentine Rooftop
 
Wednesday, May 17
 

8:30am

Awards Breakfast & Presentations sponsored by CMA Grand BallroomJustine Avila • Fred Beteille • James Donio • Steve Harkins • Damon Whiteside

11:00am

Student Preparedness: Straight Talk from the Industry 201 (CC)Donna Ross • Charles Alexander • Brandi Brammer • Jamie Coletta • Todd Goodwin

11:10am

Branded Artist Content: Its Value, Purpose and Potential 206 (CC)Marieke Bianchi • Jamie Younger • Parul Chokshi • Steven Hancock • Robert Sanchez

12:05pm

The Superfan Experience: Treating Every Customer Like an Influencer 206 (CC)Brittany Hodak

12:10pm

Telling a Story With Song and Fashion: The Story Behind Fair Child and Macy’s 206 (CC)Alix Kram • Karen Fairchild • Kelly Russell Jarrell

12:15pm

Thomas Rhett: Breaking an International Act 204 (CC)Phyllis Stark • Jimmy Chapin • Virginia Davis • Anna-Sophie Mertens • Akiko Rogers

2:00pm

The Engine Room Perspective: A Peek Under the Hood of Artist SMEs that Drive our Business 201 (CC)Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt • Fabrizio Onetto • Meg Symsyk Brand Partnerships That Sing: A Road Map to Creating Authentic Music Experiences 206 (CC)Matt Yazge • John Gasloli • Susan Hommel

3:00pm

The New Face of A&R – How To Find Hits and What Happens Next 209/210 (CC)Steve Robertson • Michael Howe • Chris Martignago • Matthew Morgan • Victoria Nugent

4:00pm

Featured Presentation: Keynote Conversation with Spotify's Troy Carter Grand Ballroom EastNate Rau • Troy Carter

5:10pm

Publishing & Songwriter Development in 2017 209/210 (CC)John Ozier • Michael McAnally Baum • Chris Van Belkom • Rusty Gaston