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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.  
JB

Jordan Burger

Madison House
Agent
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
 
Tuesday, May 16
 

9:00am

LIVE — Experience, Engagement & Economy 204 (CC)Christina Holding • Nick Barnes • Kevin Chernett • David Silbaugh • Matt Yazge

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

10:15am

The Entrepreneur Mindset: Resources to Get You Started Grand Ballroom WestStan Renard • Channing Moreland • Brandon Vondera

11:00am

How Artists Are Using Data to Succeed in Business and Connect with Fans 204 (CC)Jim Lidestri • Seth England • Fletcher Foster • Nick Garvin

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

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
 
Wednesday, May 17
 

8:30am

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

11:00am

CMA Welcome & Forever Country: Multi-Artist, Multi-Label, Multi-Generational 204 (CC)Annie Ortmeier • Karen Stump • Damon Whiteside

12:15pm

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

2:00pm

Brand Partnerships That Sing: A Road Map to Creating Authentic Music Experiences 206 (CC)Matt Yazge • John Gasloli • Susan Hommel

3:00pm

How to Build a Sound Streaming Strategy 205 (CC)Charles Alexander • Brad Belanger • Brian Hirsh 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

3:15pm

Closing Keynote: Cracker Barrel 206 (CC)Don Hoffman

4:00pm

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

4:30pm

Project Music Finale Music City Ballroom
 
Thursday, May 18
 

9:00am

Likes, Spikes & Snaps: Licensing for Social 205 (CC)David Levin • Ted Suh • Carter Winter The Power of Music Videos: Artist Reach, Artist Discovery, & Consumer Engagement 208 (CC)Roberto Santos • Adam Smith Keynote: Booking & Breaking — The Art of Artist Development Through Touring 206 (CC)Glenn Peoples • Jeff Krones • Hunter Williams

9:40am

Getting Tickets to Your True Fans – An Actionable Discussion 206 (CC)Brian Bauer • Haley McCollister • Jon Romero • Zeeshan Zaidi

10:00am

The Startup Deal: What Happens After You Sign? 201 (CC)Heather McBee • Amanda Cates • Chris Frankenberg • Megan West

11:00am

Are Consumers Keeping Up With Today’s Music Discovery Landscape? 206 (CC)Russ Crupnick • T. Jay Fowler • John Shomby • Jonathan Shuford • Tatiana Oliveira Simonian

5:15pm

What's Your Deal? Understanding Recording Agreements in 2017 206 (CC)Jamie Starling • Molly Shehan • Chris Taylor