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Doors Open
9:00 AMBreakfast & Networking
9:15 – 10:00 AMWelcome and Introductions
Host: Judy Tint10:00 – 10:25 AM
SHIRA GANS
Senior Executive Director, Policy + Programs, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
PAT SWINNEY KAUFMAN
Commissioner, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
JACK H. KNOTT
Gale and Ira Drukier Dean, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
JUDY TINT
Attorney / Musician / Clinical Associate Professor of Music Business, NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program
The Sony Audio Institute at NYU: Jordy and Larry's Excellent Adventure
Moderator: Larry Miller10:25 – 10:45 AMWhy You Should Care about Gender Equity in Musical Theatre
10:50 – 10:55 AMWhere The Action Is: Music for Social Change
Moderator: Judy Tint11:00 – 11:30 AM
TAYLOR HANSON
Musician / Songwriter / Producer / Entreprenuer, HANSON, 3CG Records, Food On The Move
RICH PAGANO
Musician / Producer / Studio Owner / Songwriter, Hi-Fidelity Music, Inc.
SYREETA THOMPSON
CEO, Trumpet Lady Enterprises/ Lady Trumpet
GREG WILLIAMSON
Producer, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, RWE PartnersJUDY TINT
Attorney / Musician / Clinical Associate Professor of Music Business, NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program
Creating the Largest Songwriting Camp in the World
11:30 – 11:35 AMHow Artist Data Can Make an Impact
11:35 – 11:40 AMLunch Break
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM(Lunch not provided)
Welcome Back
Host: Shira Gans1:00 – 1:05 PMState of Music and Gaming
Moderator: Adam McHeffey1:05 – 1:35 PMFear & Reality: Immigration Enforcement and Live Music in New York City
1:40 – 1:45 PMState of the Industry
Moderator: Jem Aswad1:45 – 2:25 PMA Conversation with Benny The Butcher and Ari Melber
2:30 – 2:50 PMGoing (Anti-)Viral: How Small Ripples Build Lasting Careers
2:55 – 3:15 PMCoffee & Networking
3:15 – 3:35 PMWelcome Back
Host: Larry Miller3:35 – 3:40 PMCity Spotlight: Updates from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
3:40 – 3:55 PMChallenges Facing Live Music: Building a Healthier Industry for Artists & Venues
Moderator: Stephen Parker3:55 – 4:25 PM
SAIDAH BLOUNT
Executive Director, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
RANDY HENNER
Owner, Metamorphic Concerts
VARUN KATARIA
Owner & Creative Director, The Sultan Room / Xanadu Roller Arts
LADYFAG
Nightlife Impresario, LadyLand Festival & Battle Hymn
STEPHEN PARKER
Executive Director, NIVA - National Independent Venue Association
Carnegie Hall in Community: Hope in Harmony
4:35 – 4:40 PMBeyond the Algorithm: AI, Artist Identity & the Copyright Showdown
Moderator: Michael Pelczynski4:40 – 5:10 PMThe Art of Story Telling
Moderator: Torae Carr5:15 – 5:45 PM
JOURDEN COX
Recording Artist, MBK/RCA
DRE LONDON
Founder / CEO, London ENT, Don Londrès Tequila
CHANEL PETTAWAY
Public Relations, Branding, Events, & Media Specialist, The Legion Media Group
BONSU THOMPSON
Writer / Producer, Culture Is Currency
TORAE CARR
Songwriter / Radio Host / Rapper, Internal Affairs Entertainment
Closing Remarks
5:50 – 5:55 PM
