SPEAKERS:
John Boyle, former Chief Growth Officer and CFO, Insomniac
Bob Lefsetz, Commentator & Analyst, The Lefsetz Letter

The first six months of 2017 delivered 284.7 billion on-demand music streams and it is predicted that 68.4% of the U.S. internet users will have become online radio users by 2018. What is the future of content opportunities through digital radio and on-demand services, and the artist’s options, as platforms vie for exclusives and additional content. How are these services adapting, and what is the effect on consumer adoption.

PANELISTS:
Mike Bebel, EVP Corporate Development, LiveXLive Media 
Jorge Rincon, VP North America, Deezer 
Megan West, Vice President, Content & Community, SoundCloud  
MODERATOR: Brandon Squar, EVP, Digital Strategy & Sales, ADA - Alternative Distribution Alliance (part of the Warner Music Group)

Now that cannabis is legal in the State of California, what does that mean for live events? Will it be legal to add cannabis to an event just like alcohol? Can events offer onsite cannabis retail and consumption? How will the new state laws and regulations affect and impact live events going forward into 2018 and beyond?

SPEAKER:
Jackie Subeck, CEO, Hey Jackpot!

Live video is no longer a secondary attachment for Music Festivals, it’s become an essential part in the marketability of the event and an additional revenue center as it opens up new inventory for brands to capitalize on to a worldwide audience.

The key is how to make it feel as inclusive and exciting from the viewers bedroom, where they can connect with fellow audience members and truly feel part of the event - while brands can engage the digital audience without being overly intrusive. What is also the future of distribution and programming rights for this content to enter the digital distribution chain.

PANELISTS:
Ryan Birtcher, President, Founder, Producer, Media Stranger  
Caroline Burruss, Vice President, AEG Global Partnerships
Michael Dunn, Experiential Producer, Festivals & Events, A-OK Collective  
Robert Ellin, CEO and Executive Chairman, LiveXLive
 MODERATOR: Peter C. Schwinge, Founder and Executive Director, Moving Target Group 

A multitude of video platforms have offered new ways to incorporate music through innovative video strategies. Doing an album release or building a loyal fanbase through Snapchat, to the likes of Apple and Spotify gearing up on original video content, or the numerous other publishers that tell stories through music video, this area has been the wild west for marketers. What does the future have in store and how will this change the narrative of these videos.

PANELISTS:
Jonathan Azu, Senior Manager, Red Light Management
David Moffly, CEO, Baeble Media
Chris Sumner, SVP Business Development & Operations, Greenlight / Live Nation Entertainment 
Ed Walker, Head of Live Production, Vevo
MODERATOR: Colleen Theis, COO, The Orchard