SUN | October 4

9 AM‍ ‍Registration & Credentials Desk opens

Grand Hyatt, Level 2

Conference Credentials provided by Etix

9 AM‍ ‍The Opening Pour: Bloodies and Bubbles

Presented by Bauer Entertainment Marketing

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, in Grand Foyer

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 Kastrup, THE•TEAM

• Lucy Lawler-Freas, Fox Theatre Atlanta

• Adam Weiser, AEG Presents

Moderated by Deana Baker, Choctaw Casino Resort

Sponsored by Cast & Crew Sports & Live Entertainment

2 PM Special Announcement from ROSTR

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

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 Baltzer, The Monument

• Craig Hassall, Playhouse Square

• Michael Mariano, Tourism Economics

• Sarah Pancheri, Milwaukee World Festival / 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

4 PM IEBA Hall of Fame Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Foyer

sponsored by Variety Attractions & The Oak Ridge Boys & Outback Presents

5:00 PM‍ ‍Opening Reception at The Pinnacle

Photo ID and Conference Credential‍ ‍required for entry at The Pinnacle

sponsored by Fallsview Casino Resort

6:00 PM AGENCY PARTIES AT THE PINNACLE with live performances on the AXS Stage

6:00 PM The Kirby Organization Party featuring The Rascals

6:30 PM Loud & Live Party featuring Tito Nieves

7:00 PM Reliant Talent Party featuring Marcy Playground, David Lee Murphy

8:00 PM THE • TEAM Party featuring Greylan James, Umphrey’s McGee

9:00 PM Universal Attractions Agency Party featuring Pop 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town & LFO, Smash Mouth and Nappy Roots & Pynk Beard

Photo ID and Conference Credential‍ ‍required for entry at The Pinnacle

Bars sponsored by Houston Livestock 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 CALLED TO THE STAGE: A Conversation with Brandon Lake & Jonathan Roberts

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

• Brandon Lake

• Jonathan Roberts, UTA

Moderated by Zane Collings, Amerant Bank Arena

Sponsored by POLLSTAR

#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

• Abby Wells Baas, WME

Moderated by Spencer Zubrow, Pinnacle Entertainment - Sound Talent Group

Sponsored by Houston Productions

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

• Lauren Squazzo, The Bowery Presents / AEG Presents

• 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, Center for Mental Health In Entertainment, Belmont University 

#3 Corporate 360 Roundtables: Artist Q&A Followed by Worst Case Scenarios

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast

• Robert Norman, CAA

• Channing Moreland, Book with Eva

• Charlie Pennachio, Oswald Entertainment

• Kevin Underwood, Leo Events

• Lauren Spahn, Buchalter

‘Moderated by Annie Eifler, Gulf Coast Entertainment

3:30 PM‍ ‍BREAKOUT SESSIONS

#1 Insider Sessions — Roundtables with Leaders in Trending Genres

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

Q&A Sessions with:

• COMEDY - Heidi Feigin, UTA

• CHRISTIAN - Tom DeKorn, Jeff Roberts Agency

• K-POP - Tara Klee, AEG Presents

• PODCASTS - Matt Schultz, CAA

Moderated by Andrew Farwell, Outback Presents

#2 Legacy by Design: Building a Fair or Festival That Lasts

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC

• Amy Bryan Fosgate, Activated Events

• Susan Heymann, Frontier Touring

• Mark Monohan, Ottawa Bluesfest & Cityfolk

Moderated by: Milly Olykan, Live Nation

Sponsored by Variety Attractions

Fair & Festival Mix & Mingle to follow this session Sponsored by Minnesota State Fair

#3 Corporate 360 Roundtables: Your Burning Questions Answered

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast

• Robert Norman, CAA

• Channing Moreland, Book with Eva

• Charlie Pennachio, Oswald Entertainment

• Kevin Underwood, Leo Events

• Lauren Spahn, Buchalter

‘Moderated by Annie Eifler, Gulf Coast Entertainment

Corporate 360 Mix & Mingle to follow this session

5 - 7 PM Open Dinner Break

7:00 PM AGENCY PARTIES AT THE PINNACLE with live performances on the AXS Stage

7:00 PM Mike Super Magic & Illusion featuring Mike Super

7:30 PM‍ ‍CAA Party

8:30 PM‍ ‍UTA Party featuring Lakeview, Jamie MacDonald, B.o.B.

10:00 PM‍ ‍Paradise Artists Party featuring Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses

Photo ID and Conference Credential‍ ‍required for entry at The Pinnacle

Bars sponsored by Houston Livestock 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

10 AM‍ ‍IEBA Annual Membership Meeting

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

10:30 AM Follow the Money: The Real Economics of Touring

From clubs to theaters to arenas, an inside look at artist expenses, promoter risk and what’s actually left at the end of the night.

• Jeff Jones, FBMM Entertainment Business Management

*** SPECIAL BREAKOUT FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ONLY ***

10:30 AM 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 Group Production

• Joe Giordano, Oak View Group

• Gary Guidry, Black Promoters Collective

• Jackie Morse, Legends Global

• Elisa Vazzana, UTA

• Sarah Vetting, AXS

Sponsored by Choctaw Casino & Resort DURANT

11:30 AM On the Record: Agents Talk Touring

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom

• Michael Coughlin, WME

• Megan Glendinning, CAA

• Taylor Krebs, UTA

• Yitzi Peetluk, THE • TEAM

Moderated by Ray Waddell, POLLSTAR

Sponsored by SeatGeek

12:30 - 1:30 PM‍ ‍Lunch for Attendees

Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom

1 - 5 PM‍ ‍Agents Alley

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit Ballroom

Agents Alley is a trade show like no other. In four hours at 85+ 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.

Sponsored by SteelGrove Amphitheater

3- 4 PM‍ ‍Tuesday Afternoon Coffee Break

Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit Foyer, outside of Agents Alley

Sponsored by Cerritos Center for The Performing Arts

5:30 PM Honors & Awards Cocktail Reception

The Pinnacle Nashville

Sponsored by Vibrant Arena at The MARK

6:30 - 7:30 PM Honors & Awards Ceremony

Join us in honoring industry leaders who have made an outsize impact

The Pinnacle Nashville

Sponsored by Chumash Casino Resort & Outback Presents

7:30 PM AXS Closing Reception at The Pinnacle

Sponsored by AXS

7:30 - 10:30 PM WME 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 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo