Haven't yet registered for the Summit? Registration is open now! Students, faculty/staff at educational institutions, and Ohio University alumni can register for free for the in-person event. All other in-person attendees must pay a nominal $50 registration fee (which will increase to $75 closer to the event). Virtual-only registration is free and open to anyone.
2025 Schedule
Draft schedule for the 2025 Music Industry Summit
Timing, order, and guests are subject to change until schedule is finalized and officially announced. Additional opportunities may be added as well.
This draft schedule is posted to help attendees plan their travel and work schedules.
All day programming will take place in person in the Baker Center Ballroom, unless otherwise noted. Evening events will be held in various locations that will be announced.
Wednesday, March 26
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:30-9:50 a.m. • Opening Performance
10:00-10:50 a.m. • Main Stage Session
11:05-11:55 a.m. • Main Stage Session
12:10-12:40 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
12:10-12:40 p.m. • Lunchtime Programming
Baker Center Theater
12:55-1:50 p.m. • Main Stage Session
2:05-3:05 p.m. • Main Stage Session
3:20-4:35 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session: DJ Premier
5:00-6:15 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Opening Night Party, Featuring DJ Premier
Baker Center Ballroom
Join us for an Opening Night Party featuring a performance by DJ Premier. The Opening Night Party is free and open Summit registrants and the public. More details to be announced.
Thursday, March 27
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:10-9:40 a.m. • Opening Performance
9:40-10:35 a.m. • Main Stage Session
10:50 a.m.-11:40 a.m. • Main Stage Session
12:05-12:35 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
12:05-12:35 p.m. • Lunchtime Programming
Baker Center Theater
12:55-1:45 p.m. • Main Stage Session
2:00-2:50 p.m. • Main Stage Session
3:10-4:25 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session: Julien Baker
4:45-6:00 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
6:15-7:45 p.m. • MIS Happy Hour
StewMac - 21 N Shafer, Athens
8:00-10:30 p.m. • Closing Night Concert: Julien Baker & Torres
Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium
Julien Baker & Torres will perform our Closing Night Concert. This is a separately ticketed event. All Summit attendees and the general public are invited to attend so make plans to get your tickets early...we don't expect them to last!
9:00p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Official After Party
Off campus location to be announced
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Closing Night Concert
Julien Baker & TORRES
03.27.25 • 8 p.m.Julien Baker and TORRES will close out the 2025 Music Industry Summit with a special concert at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. This is a separately ticketed event. All Summit attendees and the general public are invited to attend so make plans to get your tickets early...we don't expect them to last!