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Doors Open
9:00 AMBreakfast & Networking
9:15 – 10:00 AMWelcome and Introductions
Host: Shira Gans10:00 – 10:25 AMThe 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 AMCreating the Largest Songwriting Camp in the World
11:00 – 11:05 AMWhere The Action Is: Music for Social Change
Moderator: Judy Tint11:05 – 11:35 AMHow Artist Data Can Make an Impact
11:35 – 11:40 AMLunch Break
11:45 AM – 1:00 PMWelcome Back
Host: Judy Tint1:00 – 1:05 PMState of Music and Gaming
Moderator: Jesse Kirshbaum1:05 – 1:40 PMMOME Presentation
1:45 – 2:00 PMState of the Industry
Moderator: Jem Aswad2:00 – 2:40 PMGoing (Anti-)Viral: How Small Ripples Build Lasting Careers
2:50 – 3:10 PMCoffee & Networking
3:10 – 3:30 PMWelcome Back
Host: Larry Miller3:30 – 3:35 PMFireside Chat
3:35 – 3:55 PMChallenges Facing Live Music: Building a Healthier Industry for Artists & Venues
Moderator: Stephen Parker3:55 – 4:25 PM
AL DAMASHEK
Executive Director, Move Forward Music LLC
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 PMClosing Remarks
5:50 – 5:55 PMCocktail Reception
5:55 – 7:55 PM
