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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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Taylor Dempsey

Centricity Music
Digital Marketing Manager
Greater Nashville Area, TN
Websitecentricitymusic.com
Monday, May 15
 

7:30am

Registration Fisk Room Foyer

9:00am

Apple Music and iTunes Connect Workshop [SIGN-UP HAS ENDED] 204 (CC)

10:10am

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

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)

4:00pm

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

5:15pm

Amplify: SoundCloud for Creators 205 (CC)
 
Tuesday, May 16
 

8:00am

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

9:00am

Metadata Summit Keynote: Barak Moffitt of Universal Music Group 206 (CC)Barak Moffitt

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

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

How Niche Streaming Services Can Grow Your Profit Mix 208 (CC)Stephen Relph • Benson Curb • Vickie Nauman • Timothy J. Trudeau Using the Power of Direct-to-Fan Engagement to Build Artist Momentum & Fuel Success 205 (CC)Bram Bessoff • Vanessa Ferrer • Jerry Lembo • Ryan Star

3:00pm

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

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

TuneIn: Engage with Passionate Listeners 206 (CC)Scott Parker

11:10am

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

11:40am

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

12:05pm

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

12:15pm

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

1:00pm

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm

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

2:30pm

Using Digital Firsts To Attract Big Brand $$$ 206 (CC)Jon Vanhala • Bryan Calhoun • Camille Hackney • Meryl Johnson • Jeff Swierk • David Wander

3:00pm

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

4:00pm

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

6:00pm

The Orchard's 20th Anniversary Happy Hour CC Rotunda
 
Thursday, May 18
 

8:00am

Networking Breakfast sponsored by UMG Nashville Convention Center Foyer

9:00am

The Power of Music Videos: Artist Reach, Artist Discovery, & Consumer Engagement 208 (CC)Roberto Santos • Adam Smith

10:45am

Catalog vs. New Release Album Sales Trends 205 (CC)Robert Levine • Dave Bakula • Terry Currier • Doyle Davis • Glenn Dicker • Mike Gillespie • Stephen Judge • John Kunz • Jim Lidestri

12:30pm

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

2:30pm

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

3:45pm

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

4:20pm

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