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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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Monday, May 15
 

10:10am CDT

The DMCA, YouTube & You: Charting the Future of Music Online Music City BallroomJohn Tehranian • Chris Harrison • Don Nottingham

2:00pm CDT

Reclaim Your Copyright! Music City BallroomJim Griffin • Duff Berschback • George Howard • Linda Edell Howard • Daniel Novick • Eddie Schwartz

3:40pm CDT

Developments in Copyright: The Year in Review Music City BallroomSerona Elton • Joe DiMona • Gary Greenstein • John Simson

4:00pm CDT

Amazon Music Unlimited Workshop: How Voice is Revolutionizing Music Discovery 204 (CC)

5:15pm CDT

Amplify: SoundCloud for Creators 205 (CC)

6:00pm CDT

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

9:00am CDT

LIVE — Experience, Engagement & Economy 204 (CC)Christina Holding • Nick Barnes • Kevin Chernett • David Silbaugh • Matt Yazge Peak Vinyl? Lessons Learned & Strategies for Continued Growth 201 (CC)Billy Fields • Tom “Grover” Biery • Ben Blackwell • Anna Lundy • Don MacInnis • David Sax Career Development Keynote: Dream in 3D by SaulPaul Grand Ballroom WestSaulPaul

9:30am CDT

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 CDT

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

10:30am CDT

Hello vs. Hello: Collecting Global Songwriting Royalties 206 (CC)Bill Wilson • Joe Conyers III • Annie Lin • Adam Parness

11:00am CDT

How Artists Are Using Data to Succeed in Business and Connect with Fans 204 (CC)Jim Lidestri • Seth England • Fletcher Foster • Nick Garvin Kickstarting Your Music Biz Career Grand Ballroom WestJackie Otero • Charity Lomax • Joe Rapolla • Steve Robertson

3:00pm CDT

Fad vs. Future: Biggest Digital Trends Shaping the Music Industry 204 (CC)Gavin Ivester • Drew Burchfield • Kent Underwood • Jillian Zatta

4:00pm CDT

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

7:00pm CDT

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

8:30am CDT

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

11:00am CDT

CMA Welcome & Forever Country: Multi-Artist, Multi-Label, Multi-Generational 204 (CC)Annie Ortmeier • Karen Stump • Damon Whiteside Student Preparedness: Straight Talk from the Industry 201 (CC)Donna Ross • Charles Alexander • Brandi Brammer • Jamie Coletta • Todd Goodwin

11:10am CDT

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

11:40am CDT

Marketing McGraw: How Staying 'Humble & Kind' Sparked a Movement 204 (CC)Brian Kaplan • James Stewart

12:05pm CDT

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

12:10pm CDT

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 CDT

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

5:10pm CDT

Publishing & Songwriter Development in 2017 209/210 (CC)John Ozier • Michael McAnally Baum • Chris Van Belkom • Rusty Gaston
 
Thursday, May 18
 

9:00am CDT

Record Store Day Town Hall 209/210 (CC) The Power of Music Videos: Artist Reach, Artist Discovery, & Consumer Engagement 208 (CC)Roberto Santos • Adam Smith

9:40am CDT

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

12:30pm CDT

Awards Luncheon sponsored by BuzzAngle Music Grand BallroomFred Beteille • James Donio • Colin Hanks • Jim Lidestri

2:30pm CDT

Featured Presentation: NSAI Songwriters in the Round Music City BallroomRhett Akins • Bart Herbison • Rivers Rutherford

3:45pm CDT

Indie Music Forum Keynote: Richard Burgess, A2IM 206 (CC)Bruce Houghton • Richard Burgess