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
Lucy Lawler-Freas, Fox Theatre Atlanta
Laurie Jacoby, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
Adam Weiser, AEG Presents
Kevin Katstrup, The.Team
Deana Baker, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
2 PM Data for Dollars: How Economic Impact Studies Unlock Funding for Venues and Festivals
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
3 PM Main Stage Headliner TBD
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Main Stage in Grand Ballroom
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 Breakfast for Attendees
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
9am - 6pm Summit Ballroom open for pre-scheduled appointments with select agencies
10:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
#1 Caring for Our Community: Mental Wellness in Live Entertainment
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
Elizabeth Porter, Entertainment Health Services
Dr. Chayim Newman, Amber Health
Debbie Carroll, Belmont University
#2 Turning the Tables Casino Agents in the Hot Seat
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC
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
Paul Fleming, Romeo Entertainment
Gil Cunningham, Neste Live!
Elisa Vazzana, United Talent Agency
Gary Guidry, Black Promoters Collective
Joe Giordano, Oak View Group
Adam Weiser, AEG Presents
Jackie Morse, Legends Global
Sara Winter Banks, Messina Touring Group
ArinMichelle Casey, SeatGeek
NOON Eat & Greet Luncheon
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
sponsored by BTE, Inc.
2 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
#1 Festival Freak Out: What's Actually Working Right Now
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
#2 Sell More, Spend Less: Event Marketing Tactics You Can Use
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC
#3 Corporate 360 Roundtables
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast
3:30 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
#1 Genre Insider Sessions — Roundtable Sessions with Today's Category Hitmakers
20 Minute Q&A Sessions with Experts Specializing in:
Comedy, Christian, Country, EDM, Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Latin, & Rock
Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Grand Ballroom
#2 Big Stakes: The Outsize Community Impact of Fairs & Expos
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, Summit BC
Sponsored by Variety Attractions
#3 Corporate 360 Roundtables
Grand Hyatt, Level 4, North Coast
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
Conference Credentials provided by Etix
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
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 Cocktail Hour 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