Be part of the industry's most important business-to-business event! Program highlights include timely, relevant and controversial panel topics, Q&A sessions with artists, DJs and other key industry influencers, networking opportunities, and much more.
Take advantage of our early bird registration and save money as prices will go up soon. Walk up registrations will be available at a higher price! All early registrants will enjoy full badge holder benefits & will receive FREE VIP admission to the VME pre-party on Sept. 9th at Empire Ballroom-Las Vegas- featuring PAUL VAN DYK!
Badge Holder will enjoy the following benefits: Workshops, panels, seminars, meet & greets, FREE VIP admission to ALL parties & events (excluding special events), VIP access to select & exclusive industry showcases, gift bags, free industry magazines & more.
SCHEDULE:
-Opening Networking Ceremony on October 5th
-Artist Showcases, Daytime and night time parties from October 4th-October 10th
-Dance Music Summit Tuesday Oct 9th and Wednesday Oct10th.
Enjoy the Vegas Music Experience! All attendees will receive VIP access to one week of incredible nighttime events featuring the world’s best DJs, hot nightclubs and concerts as well as can’t miss pool parties.
Scroll down to see the schedule of events for the Billboard Dance Music Summit on October 9th-10th
FEATURING:
DJ Performances
Artist Showcases
Concerts
Workshops
Seminars
Panels
Pool Parties
Networking
Meet & Greets
Q @ A Sessions w/ Artists & key industry influences
& Much More!
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV
The Lounge / Keywest Ballroom, Casino Level
TUESDAY, OCT. 9, 2007
REGISTRATION
The Lounge
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SESSIONS
Keywest Ballroom
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
OPENING REMARKS/ WELCOME ADDRESS
Ian D'Souza, CEO, Marian Records, Inc.
Making the Brand
Need a crash course in the fine art of partnering band and brand? Join these Madison Avenue creatives, brand marketers and music industry execs for a frank discussion on branded entertainment and experiential marketing.
Moderator:
Michael Paoletta, Brand Marketing Editor, Billboard
Speakers:
Richard Bishop, Owner, 3 Artist Management
Dave Curtin, Partner/Executive Music Producer, DeepMix
Bonny Dolan, Executive Producer/Artist Liaison, Comma Music
Brian Feit, Owner, BMF Media
Josh Rabinowitz, Senior VP/Director of Music, Grey Worldwide
Jeff Straughn, VP of Strategic Marketing, Island Def Jam Music Group
Trans Europe Express
Electronic artists and DJs are selling out venues around the globe. Manager, promoter, sponsor and venue share their thoughts on the art of the tour.
Moderator:
Kerri Mason, Beat Box Contributor, Billboard
Speakers
Frankie Anobile, Director of Operations, True Nightlife
Chris Cox, Artist
Gino LoPinto, CEO, Vegas Alliance
What Are Words Worth?
What happens when two industry veterans sit down for a face-to-face
conversation? Consider this a twist on the traditional keynote address.
**Speakers**
Peter Nicholson, Partner/Chief Creative Officer, Deutsch New York
Alexandra Patsavas, Owner, Chop Shop Music Supervision
On the Radio
Sponsored by Stevie Jewel
Live performance by Stevie Jewel
In a world of changing radio formats and mediums, veteran acts and newcomers are still able to get their music heard on the airwaves. Let these experts
tell you how.
Moderator:
Cary Vance, VP of Promotions, Promo-Only
Speakers:
Skyy, Program Director, XM Satellite Radio
Rod Carillo, Program Director, KNRJ
Kris Henderson, Program Director, WMPH
Gary Salzman, President, BIG Entertainment
Trevor Simpson, Music Director, KNGY
Voices Carry
Sponsored by Catz Entertainment
Performance by Catz Entertainment recording artist, AmberRose
Introducing, amberRose on Catz Entertainment performing her new single, "Destiny". Catz Entertainment represents amberRose, producer/remixing team Klubjumpers, and DJ's Dan Mathews and John Rizzo.
Panel:
You know their voices from the songs they sing. Now, it's time to get up close and personal with the singers whose voices are heard around the world. This roundtable discussion will feature dance/electronic music newcomers and veterans, sharing their stories—the ups and the downs.
Moderator:
Michael Paoletta, Brand Marketing Editor, Billboard
Speakers:
Vanessa Daou
Samantha James
Jes
Evelyn "Champagne" King
Kelly Llorenna
Kristine W
Jody Watley
The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort
BILLBOARD DJ MEET & GREET
All attendees to come mingle with industry leaders and Billboard DJs for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and networking.
BILLBOARD DJ's:
Brett Henrichsen, President, Masterbeat
David La Salle, DJ, The Atlantic House
Ronald Siomowicz, Guide/Editor, DanceMusic.About.Com
Robert Oleysyck, Owner, Park Studios
Dave Matthias, DJ
Daniel Martinez, DJ
Jorgen Steen, Producer, The Hit Collective
DJ Lynnwood, CEO, Feedback Digital/Mix Agent
Chris Panaghi, President, DJG
Dean Ernst, Marketing Director, Play MPE
Mark Levatino, Owner, DJ Mechanix LLC
Ron Thomas, Sound Recordings, AFTRA
Joey Shull, Resident DJ/Promotions, Legends Night Club
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 2007
REGISTRATION
The Lounge
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SESSIONS
Keywest Ballroom
The Billboard Master Class
Where are we at and where are we headed? These two questions form the foundation of this discussion that focuses on the constantly evolving landscape of the music industry.
Moderator:
Tamara Conniff, Executive Editor/Associate Publisher, Billboard
Speakers:
Brandon Bakshi, Executive Director, BMI Europe
John Campanelli, Sr. Director of advertising, Film & TV, Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Agostino Carollo, Artist/Producer
Simon Dunmore, Director, Defected Records
Andy Lee of Love to Infinity, Artist
Kurosh Nasseri, Owner, Nasseri Music Business Solutions
Michael Weiss, Founder, Nervous Records
Digital Love
Music is being consumed more than ever across numerous platforms,
encompassing the Internet, mobile and satellite. Key executives will discuss digital distribution, digital rights management and viral communities.
Moderator:
Alexandra Greenberg, Sr. Account Executive, Mitch Schneider Organization
Speakers:
Shane German, Assistant Manager of Artist & Label Relations, SoundExchange
Rich Masio, Senior Director of Content Acquisition, IODA
Brad Roulier, Founding Partner, Beatport.com
Ricky Simmonds, Co-founder, Audiojelly.com
Ron Slomowicz, Guide/Editor of Dance Music, About.com
The Billboard Q&A with The Crystal Method
Join Billboard's Michael Paoletta and Kerri Mason for a two-on-two interview with The Crystal Method. TCM bandmates Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland will take attendees on a journey into the past, present and future. Along the way, we'll celebrate the 10th anniversary of the duo's groundbreaking album, "Vegas," which has been re-released as a two-disc Deluxe Edition set via Geffen/UMe.
That Synch King Feeling
Music is everywhere, from TV and films to videogames and advertising
campaigns. Who are the power players behind these synch licensing deals? Here, attendees will learn the ins and outs of partnering the right song with the right creative.
Moderator:
Tamara Conniff, Executive Editor/Associate Publisher, Billboard
Speakers:
Gregory Grene, Music Producer, DraftFCB
Heather Kreamer, Music Supervisor, mOcean
Baron von Luxxury, Artist, Luxxury
John Melillo, Executive Creative Director/Sernior VP, Evergreen Music
Amine Ramer, Music Supervisor, States of Sound
Leonard Richardson, VP of Music, The CW
Leftfield Antics: Thinking Outside the PR Box
Sponsored by Mix Revolution
What are the best ways to promote and market dance/electronic music to infiltrate the mainstream consciousness? Scratching your head? This panel was created for you.
Moderator:
Kerri Mason, Beat Box Contributor, Billboard
Speakers:
Lainie Copicotto, Owner, Aurelia Entertainment
Hosh Gureli, Founder, HOSHG
Orlando Puerta, Director of Club & Lifestyle Marketing, Warner Brothers Records
Craig Roseberry, Owner, Shifty Entertainment
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