APAP Conference

January 12, 2024 - January 16, 2024

New York City, New York

We gather at APAP|NYC for community, commerce, learning, and discovery, as well as the networks, inspiration and opportunities that fuel our work, our livelihoods, our industry, ourselves. APAP|NYC is essential to your success presenting, booking and touring the live performing arts.

Live Production Summit

January 18, 2024 - January 20, 2024

Palm Springs, California

For well over 20 years, the Live Production Summit (LPS), formerly known as Tour Link, has welcomed thousands of participants and partners to attend the premier conference for live events and entertainment production professionals. LPS encompasses all areas and functions of the touring and live events industries—including production management, technology, event design, travel & hospitality, logistics, safety, security, finance, health & wellness, diversity & inclusion, and much, much more.

The 2024 NAMM Show

January 25, 2024 - January 28, 2024

Anaheim, California

The NAMM Show is where it all begins. Where gear gets discovered, friends come together, and new ideas go global. Meet the moment, see the future, and find your sound. 

Pollstar Live! 2024

February 6, 2024 - February 8, 2024

Los Angeles, California

Pollstar Live! is the world’s largest gathering of live entertainment professionals and the flagship event for Pollstar magazine, the leading trade publication for the global live entertainment industry. Join us February 6-8, 2024 in Los Angeles.

FestForums 2024

February 15, 2024 - February 17, 2024

Santa Barbara, California

FestForums is the B2B live gathering of festival producers, organizers, and industry leaders to learn and network all in one place. The conference includes various panels, exhibitors, awards, concerts and parties galore presented in a relaxing convivial environment.

Folk Alliance International Festival

February 21, 2024 - February 25, 2024

Kansas City, Missouri

The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken Word, Traditional, Zydeco, and various fusions).

National Sports Forum

February 26, 2024 - February 28, 2024

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The National Sports Forum brings sports business professionals together to discuss the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping our industry as we push the boundaries in sports and entertainment.

Winter Music Conference

March 2024

Miami, Florida

The Winter Music Conference is back and now stronger than ever with a renewed sense of purpose and direction under the umbrella of Miami Music Week, returning in March 2024 with insightful programming for music industry professionals and consumers.

SXSW Conference

March 8, 2024 - March 16, 2024

Austin, Texas

Experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with creatives from around the world at SXSW. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features Conference sessions, Film & TV Festival screenings, Music Festival showcases, Comedy Festival sets, world-class Exhibitions, competitions, Awards, and much more.

DC Music Summit

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024

Washington, DC

Working continuously to overcome the challenges of the pandemic, we’re thrilled to reunite the DMV Music Stakeholders in person. 🤝🏾 Join us for insightful discussions, collaborative spirit, and the opportunity to voice your concerns and dreams for our music community. Let’s shape the future of our musical landscape together. See you there!

Event Tech Live Las Vegas

May 1, 2024 - May 2, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada

Event Tech Live Las Vegas (ETL) is the only dedicated US event for event technology. Our mission at Event Tech Live is to join global event professionals with the latest advances in Event Tech championing thought leadership and bringing together the community 365 days per year. We believe that networking is key to good business partnerships and we aim to facilitate networking at every point of your journey with us. The ETL team are here to help guide you at every step.

Music Biz

May 13, 2024 - May 16, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee

After last year’s gathering of 2,100+ attendees from more than 800 companies across 30 countries, it’s clear that Music Biz is THE PLACE to be if you have a stake in the future of the music business! Whether you’re coming to hear expert viewpoints on the latest trends & tech, to seek out new business partnerships, or to celebrate those who are innovating the ways our industry operates, we’re confident that attending Music Biz 2024 will set your company and its employees on the path to success!

Canada Music Week

June 2, 2024 - June 8, 2024

Toronto, Canada

Each year, the Ohio University Music Industry Summit features an exclusive gathering of prominent artists and music industry leaders for informative panels and compelling interviews, as well as networking and learning opportunities, performances, and more for registrants.The Summit is open to both students and professionals at no cost, with both in-person and virtual options.

NIVA ‘24

June 3, 2024 - June 5, 2024

New Orleans, Louisiana

As the leading conference for independent music and comedy venues, festivals and the promoter industry, NIVA ‘24 brings the live entertainment community together to support, educate, and connect industry leaders across the United States.

Hashtag Sports

June 4, 2024 - June 5, 2024

New York City, New York

Hashtag Sports 2024 is the premier event for brand marketers, content creators, creatives, and engagement experts innovating the fan experience and serving the modern consumer. Experience intimate networking, workshops, fire-side chats, topical panels, roundtable discussions, and a night of recognition and celebration at the annual Hashtag Sports Awards show.

EVMC

June 5, 2024 - June 7, 2024

Denver, Colorado

The Event & Venue Marketing Conference is a conference that brings together diversified events and venue professionals across North America to cultivate inspiration, collaboration, and innovation for the growing entertainment industry.

A2IM Indie Week

June 10, 2024 - June 13, 2024

New York City, New York

A2IM Indie Week has been running for over 15 years, and is the largest independent music gathering in the world. Dive into countless networking opportunities and educational resources tailor-made for the independent sector’s unique needs.

48th National Conference & Theatre Tour

July 7, 2024 - July 10, 2024

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The League's annual conference is the largest annual gathering of historic theatre professionals, community leaders, and service providers and suppliers, attracting participants from across the U.S. and Canada for idea sharing and network building. Professionals, volunteers and devotees join together for four days of networking and peer information exchange, tools & techniques sessions, and tours of local historic theatres, plus events, banquets and receptions.

Latin Alternative Music Week

July 9, 2024 - July 13, 2024

New York City, New York

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary, the LAMC is one of the more influential Latin music conferences in the world. The five-day event includes panels, showcases and more. It draws a tastemaker crowd of artists, thinkers, journalists, industry insiders and music lovers.

The World Ticket Conference

July 24, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee

The World Ticket Conference will be THE place to be July 2024! The 2023 Show brought our industry together and defied expectations with historic attendance. This year will be no different as we return to Nashville, you just can't miss out on what we have in store for you in 2024.

IAVM VenueConnect

July 28, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Portland, Oregon

VenueConnect is not your typical conference. It is an experience you can not afford to miss. From our cutting edge education sessions, Trade Show exhibit hall, venue tours, Foundation Golf, DILC Celebration for a Cause reception, to the Closing Night Party.

AmericanaFest

September 17, 2024 - September 21, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee

The annual event brings together fans and music industry professionals alike, offering five days of celebration through seminars, panels and networking opportunities by day and raw, intimate showcases each night.

TEAMS Conference & Expo ‘24

September 23, 2024 - September 26, 2024

Los Angeles, California

TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry. Presented by SportsTravel magazine, TEAMS ’24 will be held September 23–26 in Anaheim. For 25 years, TEAMS has helped define the sports-event and appointment-based trade show industries.

Billboard Latin Music Week

October 14, 2024 – October 18, 2024

Miami, Florida

Billboard Latin Music Week, including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, delves into the diversity of sounds and revenue sources fueling the genre.

A3C Conference

September 28, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

A3C honors the impact of hip-hop culture and celebrates music, technology, entertainment and beyond featuring gem-packed panels and fireside chats, memorable meet and greets, priceless photo moments and so much more.

Sponsorship Mastery Summit

October 2, 2024 - October 4, 2024

Chicago, Illinois

Where sponsorship is reimagined through the lens of creativity. Gain unparalleled insights into the latest industry trends and best practices that drive sponsorship success.

IEBA 54th Annual Conference

October 6, 2024 - October 8, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee

IEBA and its annual conference stand alone in the entertainment business by showcasing a diverse and uniquely-crafted lineup of live entertainment and by hosting discussions with the entertainment industry’s leading innovators & decision makers.

2024 Music Tectonics Conference

October 22, 2024 - October 24, 2024

Santa Monica, California

IEBA and its annual conference stand alone in the entertainment business by showcasing a diverse and uniquely-crafted lineup of live entertainment and by hosting discussions with the entertainment industry’s leading innovators & decision makers.

VenuesNow Conference

October 15, 2024 - October 16, 2024

Phoenix, Arizona

Providing industry leaders of live entertainment facilities with a forum to discuss the most comprehensive topics as it pertains to the current and future vision of the industry, cutting- edge initiatives and trends in the world of venues.

The 7th Annual VenuesNow Conference, presented by Lockton and Oracle, will be in Phoenix, Arizona on October 15-16, 2024.

NOLA MusiCon

October 28, 2024 - October 30, 2024

New Orleans, Louisiana

NOLA MusiCon is a unique music industry conference and event in the heart of one of the most diverse and vibrant music communities in the world, New Orleans. The goal for NOLA MusiCon is two-fold: to inform and educate artists and other music professionals in the business of music, and to show that New Orleans is more than a fun place to see the best music in the world, it is also a great place to grow your music business.

Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow

November 13, 2024 - November 15, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina

Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow is a dynamic industry conference that brings together sport and entertainment industry leaders, students and educators from across the country to discuss and analyze the sport, entertainment and venues industry of tomorrow.

Billboard Live Music Summit

November 14, 2024

Los Angeles, California

Billboard Live Music Summit is a one-day, unforgettable experience, spotlighting some of the biggest names in music and emerging artists who are shaping the future of the industry.

IAPPA Expo Education & Show Floor

November 18, 2024 - November 22, 2024

Orlando, Florida

Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! IAAPA Expo, the premier global event for the attractions industry, brings together passionate professionals from around the world to shape the future of creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Relix Music Conference

November 2024

Nashville, Tennessee

Join us and 40+ of the live music industry’s top professionals for two days of intimate discussions, engaging panels, musical conversations, very special keynote speakers, and much more.

2024 IAFE Convention

December 1, 2024 - December 4, 2024

Phoenix, Arizona

The IAFE Convention & Trade Show is the largest gathering of the fair industry anywhere in the world. People from fairs of all sizes - from small county fairs to the largest events in the world - come together to learn, share ideas, network, and visit a trade show unlike any other.

LDI 2024

December 4, 2024 - December 10, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada

LDI is the catalyst that connects the entire live entertainment, design, and technology community with manufacturers of state-of-the-art gear, and professional training from industry leaders.

Aspen Live

December 5, 2024 - December 7, 2024

Aspen, Colorado

Aspen Live is an exclusive conference known as "Sun Valley for the music business." The conference is a think-tank for music and live entertainment executives who gather annually to enjoy each other’s company, take in the breathtaking Colorado wilderness, and share innovative ideas.

SponsorshipX

Q1 2025

Toronto, Canada

Embark on a transformative journey into 'The Future of Sports Marketing' at SponsorshipX Toronto, where we delve into the dynamic shifts defining the sports industry of tomorrow. Explore the evolving landscape of sports fandom, envisioning the games they'll watch, play, and the icons they'll celebrate in the years ahead.

Live Production Summit

January 9, 2025 - January 11, 2025

Palm Springs, California

For well over 20 years, the Live Production Summit (LPS), formerly known as Tour Link, has welcomed thousands of participants and partners to attend the premier conference for live events and entertainment production professionals. LPS encompasses all areas and functions of the touring and live events industries—including production management, technology, event design, travel & hospitality, logistics, safety, security, finance, health & wellness, diversity & inclusion, and much, much more.

INTIX 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition

January 27, 2025 - January 30, 2025

New York City, New York

The INTIX Conference & Exhibition is for professionals directly or indirectly involved in the ticketing and live entertainment industry. Leaders in the arts, professional sports, athletics, arenas, fairs and festivals, ticket distribution, and entertainment management look to INTIX for the innovations, skills, people, products and services that are driving the future of live entertainment ticketing.

2025 OHIO Music Industry Summit

March 26, 2025 - March 27, 2025

Athens, Ohio

Each year, the Ohio University Music Industry Summit features an exclusive gathering of prominent artists and music industry leaders for informative panels and compelling interviews, as well as networking and learning opportunities, performances, and more for registrants.The Summit is open to both students and professionals at no cost, with both in-person and virtual options.

CAA World Congress of Sports

April 21, 2025 - April 23, 2025

This prestigious event attracts top sports business professionals, including league commissioners, team owners, corporate sponsors, media executives and agency heads.

In addition to its high-profile networking opportunities, the program features industry-leading speakers and topics that transcend sports.

ALSD Conference and Trade Show

July 14, 2024 - July 15, 2024

Los Angeles, California

Since 1990, the annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow has always been a little bit different, a constantly evolving feast of networking, education, and entertainment. No two years have been the same.

Western Arts Alliance

September 2, 2025 - September 5, 2025

Los Angeles, California

Discover what’s next in the West! Western Art Alliance (WAA)’s annual booking and touring conference creates space for important field-wide dialogue and engagement, bringing together the performing arts community to pursue their shared goal of programming live performances: a place for presenters, artists, agents, and practitioners from the West and beyond to spark connections, discover and learn, strengthen ties, and generate business opportunities.