SUN | October 5

9 AM Registration & Credentials Desk opens

Grand Hyatt, Level 2

Conference Credentials provided by Etix

NOON New Member Orientation

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

1 PM Opening Remarks

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

1 PM Access to Expertise: Award Winners Panel

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

• Renee Alexander, Minnesota State Fair (Fair/Expo of the Year 2024)

• Lacey Hayes, Romeo Entertainment Group (Fair/Expo Buyer of the Year 2024)

• Corey Humpage, Barclays Center (Arena of the Year 2024)

• Bobby Rossi, Ruth Eckerd Hall (Theater of the Year 2024)

• Andrew Saunders, Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming (Casino Buyer of the Year 2024)

Moderated by David Kells, Bridgestone Arena (Venue Executive of the Year 2024)

sponsored by Cast & Crew Live Entertainment

2 PM Own Your Story: Identity as a Market Strength

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

• Nikki Harris, Country Thunder

• Ante Zlomislic, Fallsview Casino Resort

• Brian Bauer, BEM

• Jill Brenner, Neste Live!

Moderated by Olivia Christian, Sixthman

sponsored by NS2 & Frank Productions

3 PM It’s Time to Play IEBA Feud Again

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

You know the drill. We will survey IEBA members. Venues & Promoters square off this year to guess your top responses with Agents waiting in the wings. Which team will win the BIG MONEY? Survey says…

4:30 PM Opening Reception

Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle

sponsored by Fallsview Casino Resort

5:30 - 10:30 PM Twisted Booking, Reliant Talent, Wasserman Music, Kinkead Entertainment Agency, and UAA Parties at The Pinnacle with live performances on the AXS Stage by Chubby Checker, Tiera Kennedy, The Frontmen, Mountain Grass Unit, John Morgan, High Fade, Craig Cambpell, Jerrod Niemann, Nine Days, and Booker T. Jones

[artists listed in order of appearance]

Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle

Bars sponsored by Rodeo Houston and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

MON | October 6

9 AM Registration & Credentials Desk opens

Grand Hyatt, Level 2

Conference Credentials provided by Etix

9 AM Breakfast for Attendees

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

sponsored by Hoofbeat

9am - 6pm Summit Ballroom open for scheduled appointments with select agencies

10:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS

#1 Augmented Intelligence: New Tools, Smarter Marketing

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

• Jennie Smythe, Girlilla Marketing

• Jessica Messier, Tik Tok

• Steve Richo, New Noise Media

• Anne Hackbarth, Summerfest

• Beth Nephew, Seneca Gaming Corporation

Moderated by Angela Miles-Powell, Ticketmaster

#2 Pick a Winner: Buying Casino Entertainment

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC

• Joe Grossman, UTA Comedy

• Xavier Henry, Hard Rock International

• Kevin Kastrup, Wasserman Music

• Mary Moon, Tachi Palace Casino Resort

• Beth Nephew, Seneca Gaming Corporation

Moderated by Christian Printup, Foxwoods Resort Casino

sponsored by Houston Productions

#3 Making the Modern Fair Deal

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast

• Jessie Coren, Mutual Friends

• LaMonna Galyon, Kansas State Fair

• Eric Marcuse, Romeo Entertainment Group

• Brian Waymire, CAA

Moderated by Andrew Fortin, Neste Live!

sponsored by Variety Attractions

NOON Eat & Greet Luncheon (Formerly known as Chat ‘N Chew)

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

sponsored by BTE, Inc.

2 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS

#1 Engage, Excite, Repeat: The Fan Experience Playbook

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

• Amy Troendly Buck, AEG

• Jeff Cuellar, Sixthman

• Chris Kappy, Make Wake Artists

• Chris Semrau, ASM Global - Paycom Center/OKC

#2 Unlocking Ticket Discovery for Fans Where They Scroll

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC

• Pablo Carrasquillo, UTA

• Dean DeWulf, AXS

• Chrissy Hall, Ryman Auditorium & Grand Ole Opry House

• Jamie Loeb, Nederlander

• Betty Tran, FEVO

Moderated by Kate Girotti, ASM Global

#3 Help Us Help You: Agents, Managers & Buyers Discuss the Ever-Evolving Corporate & Special Event Market

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast

• Dave Aussenberg, CAA

• Jeff Castelaz, Cast Management

• Christian Henderson, G7 Entertainment Marketing

• Janet Ki Wook Kim, UTA

• Jill Kopecky, Neste Live!

• Max Wiebrecht, Wasserman Music

• Travis Wolfe, WME

Moderated by Paul Creighton, T. Skorman Productions

3:30 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS

#1 Trends Dominating the Festival Business

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

• Bryan Benson, Live Nation

• Jazmyn (Jaz) Griffin, Wasserman Music

• Ze Ricardo, Rock in Rio

• Viviana Suárez, Cárdenas Marketing Network

• Steve Thacher, Activated Events

Moderated by Del Williams, Danny Wimmer Presents

#2 Facts vs. Hype: Who’s Really Selling Tickets?

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC

#3 Help Us Help You: Agents, Managers & Buyers Discuss the Ever-Evolving Corporate & Special Event Market (continued)

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast

• Dave Aussenberg, CAA

• Jeff Castelaz, Cast Management

• Christian Henderson, G7 Entertainment Marketing

• Janet Ki Wook Kim, UTA

• Jill Kopecky, Neste Live!

• Max Wiebrecht, Wasserman Music

• Travis Wolfe, WME

Moderated by Paul Creighton, T. Skorman Productions

Special Event 360 Mix & Mingle to follow this session. Join corporate agents & buyers for cocktails on Grand Hyatt’s Level 4.

5 - 7 PM Dinner Break

5:30 - 7 PM Festivals, Fairs & Expos Networking Event at The Pinnacle

Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle

5:30 - 7 PM Young Professionals Mixer at Nashville Yards

7 - 10:30 PM CAA & UTA Parties at The Pinnacle with live performances on the AXS Stage by Charles Kelley, Blackhawk & The Outlaws, Eli Young Band, Taylor Dayne, Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band

Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle

Bars sponsored by Rodeo Houston and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

TUE | October 7

9 AM Registration & Credentials Desk opens

Grand Hyatt, Level

Conference Credentials provided by Etix

9 AM Breakfast for Attendees

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

9:45 AM IEBA Annual Membership Meeting

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

10 AM Ticketing Legislation Update: Preparing for 2026

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

10:30 AM Agents Panel: The Touring Intel You Need Now

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

• Kiely Mosiman, Wasserman Music

• Braeden Rountree, WME

• Mario Tirado, CAA

• Elisa Vazzana, UTA

Moderated by Jason Rio, ASM Global

11:30 AM Keynote

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch for Attendees

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

1 - 5 PM Agents Alley

Agents Alley is a trade show like no other. In four hours at 80+ booths, buyers meet with hundreds of agents who represent virtually every artist touring nationally in the upcoming season. Agents Alley is a concentrated marketplace for entertainment professionals who buy, book and sell talent.

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit Ballroom

5 PM Cocktail Hour with open bars & passed hors d’oeuvres

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

sponsored by Vibrant Arena at The MARK

6 - 7:30 PM Honors & Awards Ceremony

Join us in honoring industry leaders who are redefining excellence.

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

sponsored by Vibrant Arena at The MARK

7:30 PM AXS Closing Reception at The Pinnacle catered by Edley’s Bar-Be-Que

7:30 - 10:30 PM WME, TKO, Day After Day Productions, and Pyramid Entertainment Parties at The Pinnacle with live performances on the AXS Stage by Surprise Guests TBA, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jenna Paulette, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and The Sugar Hill Gang

[artists listed in order of appearance]

Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle

Bars sponsored by Rodeo Houston and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo