EDMbiz 2013, organized by Pasquale Rotella’s Insomniac has announced the panelist & new speakers including reowned DJs, Pete Tong, Afrojack, Dash Berlin & Steve Aoki for the three day conference event, set to take place on 18-20 June at The Cosmopolitan hotel during the Electric Daisy Carnival 2013 week.
More confirmed EDMbiz delegates are agents Sam Kirby (WME), Maria May (CAA) and Matt Rodriquez (AM Only), managers Stephanie LaFera (Little Empire Music) and Matt Colon (Deckstar) and Beatport CEO Matt Adell.
“On the one hand EDMbiz is about creating business opportunities, learning and networking, but on the other hand it’s also about discussing the steps the industry must take to preserve the unique elements of dance music events that make them so special,” wrote Pasquale Rotella, CEO and founder of Insomniac, in a statement. “We place a lot of focus on the fans and their voice will be heard at this year’s conference alongside artists, visionaries, and executives.”
Topic that will be cover during the conference :
On the Beat
EDM Press: From mainstream to independent media, our panel of journalists will discuss some the greatest challenges and most compelling storylines emerging from EDM culture today.
Growth & Investment
Leading money managers and financiers talk growth potential and key investment opportunities in dance music and peripherally associated businesses.
Content is King
More than most genres, EDM dominates the digital space. What are the best strategies for generating original content, and how can you monetize content online?
Festivals of the Future
Leading festival promoters and talent reps discuss the latest trends in the field, along with innovations and challenges in the festival arena.
EDM’s Place at the Grammys
What does the Recording Academy do? How do you submit music for awards consideration? How do you become a member? Panelists will also discuss the DJ AM Memorial Fund, and forthcoming documentary on his life.
Let’s Hug It Out
Agents in EDM: Top talent agents discuss their role in developing artists and helping shape the live music space. How do they identify talent, prioritize their roster and assess the best bookings for their clients?
An Introduction to AFEM, the Association for Electronic Music
Find out why the world of EDM needs a global advocacy group to help push the culture forward. AFEM—a future alliance for future music.
Adventures in Clubland
Key players from the nightlife industry discuss best practices and strategy for growth. How does a nightclub stay relevant? How do different markets compare?
The Greatest Night of Your Life
This panel examines the grassroots passion behind successful events and spotlights one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components of a thriving music scene—the fan. Panelists will also offer a preview of the EDC documentary with directors Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz.
Below is the most updated list of panelists and speakers for the conference:
– Neil Ackland, CEO and Founder, inthemix.com
– Matthew Adell, CEO, Beatport
– Afrojack, Artist/DJ/Producer
– Jila Alaghamandan, Entertainment Director, Insomniac
– Lynn Albers, COO, Spark! Productions Chicago
– Lee Anderson, Agent, AM Only
– Steve Aoki, Artist/DJ/Producer
– Katie Bain, Senior Music Writer, LA Weekly
– Doug Barry, Managing Director, Selby Ventures and Artist Capital Group
– James Barton, President, Live Nation Electronic Music
– Jason Bentley, Music Director, KCRW radio (Moderator)
– John Boyle, Chief Growth Officer and Interim CFO, Insomniac
– Bunny, Creative Director, Insomniac
– Todd Chaffee, General Partner, Institutional Venture Partners
– Costas Charalambous, SVP, SBE Nightlife and many more
Source via edmbiz.com
