Agenda

Two days. The full industry chain.

From Friday's welcome mixer to Saturday's live Artist Showcase — every session is built to move careers forward. Times are confirmed; speaker rosters announced in the months ahead.

Friday, March 26

8pm – 12am
  • 8:00pm – 12:00am

    Meet & Greet Industry Welcome Mixer

    Kick off the summit with record label executives, publishing companies, and media agencies. Connect with industry powerhouses, explore collaboration possibilities, and set the stage for the weekend.

    Mixer

Saturday, March 27

9am – 6pm + Showcase
  • 10:00 – 12:00

    Business Brunch with Executives

    An intimate, exclusive brunch setting for meaningful conversations with industry leaders. Industry Pass and VIP only.

    Brunch
  • 1:00 – 2:00

    DJ Panel

    Influential composers and DJs on the role producers and DJs play in shaping the Southern Soul narrative. Insights, strategies, and the artistry behind the scenes.

    Panel
  • 2:30 – 3:30

    Marketing, Media & PR Panel

    Industry trailblazers on the strategies that amplify Blues and Southern Soul artists — and the events built around them.

    Panel
  • TBA

    Licensing & Legal Panel

    Entertainment attorneys and licensing leads on contracts, splits, sync, and the rights that pay artists. Exact time confirmed soon.

    Panel
  • TBA

    Step Team Development 101

    An honest workshop on building, sustaining, and showcasing step teams within the Southern Soul community.

    Workshop
  • TBA

    Are You Rebookable?

    A frank session on the habits, professionalism, and stagecraft that decide whether you get the next booking.

    Workshop
  • 4:00 – 5:00

    Radio Programmers Corner

    Radio programmers and on-air personalities on programming, rotation, and the pathways to visibility on the airwaves.

    Panel
  • 6:00 – 9:00

    Blues & Southern Soul Artist Showcase

    Live performances by artists at the heart of the Southern Soul movement, in front of an industry audience built to move careers.

    Showcase

Sunday, March 28

Wrap & departures
  • TBA

    Send-off & departures

    Optional networking continuation and final follow-ups before the weekend closes. Programming details announced soon.

    Wrap

Times marked TBA are confirmed sessions with exact slots being finalized. Subscribe to updates from the Register page to get notified.

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