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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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John Fabricatore

Blue Hawk Records
President
Monday, May 15
 

7:30am CDT

Registration Fisk Room Foyer

8:00am CDT

Bridge Bar @ Music Biz with BuzzAngle Music Bridge Bar Jaxsta Lounge Grand Ballroom Foyer

10:10am CDT

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

1:00pm CDT

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

3:00pm CDT

Connecting and Engaging in the World of Pandora Premium 205 (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

8:00pm CDT

Industry Jam 2 [TICKET REQUIRED] Grand Ballroom
 
Tuesday, May 16
 

8:00am CDT

Networking Breakfast sponsored by MediaNet Convention Center Foyer

9:00am CDT

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

10:15am CDT

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

11:00am CDT

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

12:00pm CDT

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

1:00pm CDT

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm CDT

How Niche Streaming Services Can Grow Your Profit Mix 208 (CC)Stephen Relph • Benson Curb • Vickie Nauman

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

6:00pm CDT

WEA Cocktail Party Bridge Bar
 
Wednesday, May 17
 

8:30am CDT

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

10:30am CDT

Sip N’ Savor sponsored by Pandora Hotel Lobby

11:40am CDT

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

1:00pm CDT

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm CDT

Cultivating Independence in Digital Operations & Intelligence 208 (CC)Pieter van Rijn • Joey Elwood • Mike Fabio • Neeta Ragoowansi

3:00pm CDT

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

4:00pm CDT

Featured Presentation: Keynote Conversation with Spotify's Troy Carter Grand Ballroom EastNate Rau • Troy Carter
 
Thursday, May 18
 

8:00am CDT

Networking Breakfast sponsored by UMG Nashville Convention Center Foyer

9:00am CDT

Keynote: Booking & Breaking — The Art of Artist Development Through Touring 206 (CC)Glenn Peoples • Jeff Krones • Hunter Williams

10:00am CDT

Be Your Own Publisher 208 (CC)Joe Conyers III • Jon Bahr • Robert Clement • John Raso

11:00am CDT

Fine Tuning the Engine: A Workshop for Artists, Managers & Students with Questions on Fine Tuning Artist SME's 208 (CC)Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt

3:30pm CDT

Career Day Part 2 204 (CC)

4:20pm CDT

Authentic Artist Branding Bootcamp 206 (CC)Kevin • Chris Robley

5:15pm CDT

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

6:00pm CDT

Cocktails & Conversation Bridge Bar

7:00pm CDT

WHO KNEW [RSVP REQUIRED] City Winery