SAT | October 3
6 - 8 PM Etix Early Registration Cocktail Party
lou/na Rooftop Bar at Grand Hyatt
Enjoy a complimentary beverage and pick up your credentials ahead of the morning rush
SUN | October 4
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 Take it From the Top: Award Winners Panel
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
Laurie Jacoby, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
Kevin Katstrup, THE•TEAM
Lucy Lawler-Freas, Fox Theatre Atlanta
Adam Weiser, AEG Presents
Moderated by Deana Baker, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Sponsored by Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment
2 PM Data for Dollars: How Economic Impact Studies Unlock Funding for Venues and Festivals
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
Craig Hassall, Playhouse Square
Michael Mariano, Tourism Economics
Sarah Pancheri, Summerfest
Greg Pepitone, Tourism Economics
Moderated by Brian Wagner, IEBA
3 PM Keynote: LL Cool J
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Grammy Award winner, Kennedy Center Honoree, and founder of Rock The Bells will share the vision and strategy behind Rock The Bells, the artist-founded Hip-Hop media platform that has grown into pillar of Hip-Hop culture connecting artists, fans, and generations
Moderated by Jeff Cuellar, Sixthman
5:00 PM Opening Reception
Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle
sponsored by Fallsview Casino Resort
6 - 10:30 PM Agency Parties at The Pinnacle with live performances on the AXS Stage
Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle
Bars sponsored by Rodeo Houston and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
MON | October 5
9 AM Registration & Credentials Desk opens
Grand Hyatt, Level 2
Conference Credentials provided by Etix
9 AM Coffee Service for Attendees
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Foyer
Sponsored by Steelhouse Omaha
9 AM Breakfast for Attendees
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Hoofbeat
9am - 6pm Summit Ballroom open for pre-scheduled appointments with select agencies
10:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
#1 Headliner Q&A TBA
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
#2 Turning the Tables Casino Agents in the Hot Seat
What do casino buyers really want to ask agents? We asked more than 200 casino buyers across North America to submit their toughest questions—anonymously. The best made it onto our onstage roulette wheel, where a panel of veteran agents will answer whatever the wheel lands on, live and unscripted. Honest questions. Candid answers. A fast-paced conversation you won't want to miss.
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC
Joe Grossman, UTA
Ricky Regalado, UAA
Seth Shomes, Day After Day
Moderated by Spencer Zubrow, Pinnacle Entertainment - Sound Talent Group
Sponsored by Houston Productions
#3 All Access: Young Professionals Mentor Roundtables with Industry Veterans
***Must hold a Young Professional membership to RSVP here.***
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast
Sara Winter Banks, Messina Touring Group
ArinMichelle Casey, SeatGeek
Gil Cunningham, Neste Live!
Paul Fleming, Romeo Entertainment
Jorge Garcia, Live Nation
Joe Giordano, Oak View Group
Gary Guidry, Black Promoters Collective
Jackie Morse, Legends Global
Elisa Vazzana, United Talent Agency
Sarah Vetting, AXS
NOON Eat & Greet Luncheon
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
sponsored by BTE, Inc.
2 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
#1 Sell More, Spend Less: Event Marketing Tactics You Can Use
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
Kishore Ramlagan, OCVIBE
Sara Williams, WME
Megan Wilson, Red Light Management
Moderated by Michele Bernstein, Michi B, Inc.
#2 Caring for Our Community: Mental Wellness in Live Entertainment
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC
Dr. Chayim Newman, Amber Health
Elizabeth Porter, Entertainment Health Services
Moderated by Debbie Carroll, CMA Endowed Chair & Executive Director Center for Mental Health in Entertainment
#3 Corporate 360 Roundtables: Artist Q&A Followed by Worst Case Scenarios
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast
Rachel Katz, Jay Siegan Presents
Robert Norman, CAA
Kevin Underwood, Leo Events
‘Moderated by Annie Eifler, Gulf Coast Entertainment
3:30 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
#1 Genre Insider Sessions — Roundtables with Leaders in Emerging Programming Categories
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
15 Minute Q&A Sessions with Experts Specializing in:
Comedy - Tom DeKorn, Jeff Roberts Agency
Christian- Heidi Feigin, UTA
K-Pop - Tara Klee, AEG Presents
Podcasters - TBD
#2 Legacy by Design: Building a Fair or Festival That Lasts
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC
Sponsored by Variety Attractions
#3 Corporate 360 Roundtables
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast
Rachel Katz, Jay Siegan Presents
Robert Norman, CAA
Kevin Underwood, Leo Events
‘Moderated by Annie Eifler, Gulf Coast Entertainment
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
7 - 10:30 PM Agency Parties at The Pinnacle with live performances on the AXS Stage
Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle
Bars sponsored by Rodeo Houston and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
TUE | October 6
9 AM Registration & Credentials Desk opens
Grand Hyatt, Level 2
Conference Credentials provided by Etix
9 AM Coffee Service for Attendees
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Foyer
Sponsored by Steelhouse Omaha
9 AM Breakfast for Attendees
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
9:30 AM IEBA Annual Membership Meeting
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
10:30 AM Agent Power Panel
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by SeatGeek
11:30 AM Main Stage Headliner TBA
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
5:30 PM Honors & Awards Cocktail Reception
6:30 - 7:30 PM Honors & Awards Ceremony
Join us in honoring industry leaders who have made an outsize impact
7:30 PM AXS Closing Reception at The Pinnacle
7:30 - 10:30 PM AFTER-PARTY at The Pinnacle with live performances on the AXS Stage
Photo ID and Conference Credential required for entry at The Pinnacle
Bars sponsored by Rodeo Houston and San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo