Music Industry Summit FAQs

Who is the event for?

The Music Industry Summit is for everyone! We encourage OHIO students, faculty and staff, prospective high school students and educators, musicians, music entrepreneurs and industry professionals, or anyone who is actively involved in or wants to know more about the business of music to attend.

What does it cost to attend?

The Music Industry Summit is a FREE conference for both in-person and virtual attendees! Some performances may require a ticket purchase. 

When will conference registration open?

Registration is open now. 

When will the full agenda be announced?

Speaker and artist announcements are happening now and are expected to be complete by March 2024. The schedule will be released by March at the latest. 

Will the Summit be held in person, virtually, or both?

The Summit will be held in-person at on the Athens campus of Ohio University as well as livestreamed virtually via a dedicated Ohio University Music Industry Summit app. Workshops, mentoring, and performances will not be livestreamed.

What does registration for the in-person conference include?

Registration gives you access to all panel and interview sessions in Baker Center Theater on April 9th and 10th. There will be limited physical seating in the Ballroom, seating for each session will be provided on a first come, first seated basis. Tickets for the evening events are not included with registration and may require a ticket purchase or additional RSVP. Additional registration is required for mentoring sessions.

Will I need to register to participate in the virtual conference?

Yes, registration will be required to participate. Attendees should download the dedicated Ohio University Music Industry Summit app to view the schedule and all livestreams. Registrants will be prompted to download the app in their registration confirmation email. The app can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play. You may also access the app via desktop at this link.

When registration for the in-person conference closes, can I still register onsite?

In-person day-of registration is dependent on available seating for the session occurring at your time of arrival. 

Why do I need to download the dedicated Music Industry Summit app?

All attendees should download the app to build out their profile, connect with other attendees, access the schedule, and more. For in-person attendees, the app will be your one-stop-shop for all the info you need and will be your entry into the Summit. Virtual attendees will need the app to access the livestreams as well as the other networking features in the app. The app can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play. You may also access the app via desktop at this link. You must be registered in order to access the app. Registration is free and open to all.

What time zone will be used for the virtual conference?

Sessions will take place in Eastern Daylight Time.

I registered to attend virtually, how do I access the sessions?

Attendees should download the dedicated Ohio University Music Industry Summit app to view the schedule and all livestreams. Registrants will be prompted to download the app in their registration confirmation email. The app can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play. You may also access the app via desktop at this link.

How do I request an ASL interpreter or other accommodation to attend this event?

Please contact Mackenzie Kucharsky by March 15, 2024 to request an ASL interpreter or other accommodation.

Can I take photographs and videos at the conference?

You are welcome to take photos and videos at the event, but please do not use flash photography as it is very disruptive. If you capture a good one, be sure to share on social media and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!

If I leave and plan to return later, will I be able to hold my seat?

As there is limited seating, if you leave, we unfortunately will not be able to hold your seat. 

Will there be free public Wi-Fi at the conference?

Yes, you can connect to the OHIO University Guest network. No login is required. Keep in mind that this connection is low speed.

What are the dining options at the conference?

Meals will not be provided at the panel sessions, but several options are available for dining within Baker Center, and steps outside of Baker Center in uptown Athens.

I am interested in sponsoring the Summit, who do I contact?

Email us at musicindustrysummit@ohio.edu to discuss our partnership opportunities and secure your sponsorship today to benefit from the months of pre-event promotion!

I am interested in being a panelist or speaker at the Summit, who do I contact?

If you, or someone you represent, are interested in being considered for future programming, please email us at musicindustrysummit@ohio.edu.

Where can I find on-demand sessions from past Music Industry Summits?

To view on-demand sessions, please hover over "Past Events" in the menu and select the year. You may also visit our YouTube channel to see playlists of all on-demand sessions. View YouTube Channel

I have a question which you haven't answered. Who can I contact?

You can email us at musicindustrysummit@ohio.edu if you think there is an important question missing. Please let us know so we can add it in and try to help others.