2026 Schedule
Draft 2026 Music Industry Summit Schedule
Below you will find a draft schedule for the 2026 Music Industry Summit. Timing, order, and programming are subject to change until the final schedule is finalized and officially early March.
This draft schedule is posted to help attendees understand the layout of the conference schedule and facilitate planning travel and work schedules.
All day programming will take place in person in the Baker University Center's Ballroom unless otherwise noted. Some sessions will take place in other rooms within Baker University Center. Evening events will be held in various locations on campus or in Athens. Only Main Stage Sessions on April 15-16 will be available on livestream.
Tuesday, April 14
1:00-2:30 p.m. • Possible Programming
2:30-3:30 p.m. • ROAR Records In-Store Performance
ROAR - 30 E State St, Athens, OH 45701
This event is free and open to both Summit attendees and the general public.
4:00-5:15 p.m. • Artist Keynote
Baker University Center Theater
This session is not available for livestreaming.
5:30-6:30 p.m. • Official Gallery Opening
VisCom Focus - Schoonover
This event is free and open to both Summit attendees and the general public.
6:30-7:30 p.m. • MIS Happy Hour, Sponsored by Jackie O's
Jackie O's Brewpub
Join the Music Industry Summit team for a Happy Hour. at Jackie O's. More details to be announced. This event is free and open to both Summit attendees and the general public. No registration required.
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Concert
Memorial Auditorium
All attendees are required to purchase a ticket if they wish to attend this concert.
10:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. • Possible Programming
Wednesday, April 15
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker University Center Ballroom
9:10-9:40 a.m. • Opening Performance
9:40-10:35 a.m. • Main Stage Session
10:50-11:40 a.m. • Main Stage Session
11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
RSVP required; more details announced soon.
11:55 a.m.-12:40 p.m. • Programming
12:55-1:45 p.m. • Main Stage Session
2:00-2:50 p.m. • Main Stage Session
3:05-4:25 p.m. • Artist Keynote Session
4:45-6:00 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
All breakout sessions will have limited capacity and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
6:00-6:30 p.m. • Live Performance
Baker University Theater
8:00-10:00 p.m. • Opening Night Party
Athens Armory
The Opening Night Party is free and open Summit registrants and the general public. Light refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Thursday, April 16
9:00 a.m. • Doors Open to the Baker Center Ballroom
9:20-9:50 a.m. • Opening Performance
10:00-10:50 a.m. • Main Stage Session
11:05 a.m.-11:55 a.m. • Main Stage Session
12:05-12:40 p.m. • Mentoring Roundtable Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
RSVP required; more details announced soon.
12:05-12:45 p.m. • Programming
1:00-1:55 p.m. • Main Stage Session
2:10-3:05 p.m. • Main Stage Session
3:20-4:35 p.m. • Artist Keynote
4:55-6:10 p.m. • Breakout Sessions
Various Locations in Baker University Center
All breakout sessions will have limited capacity and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
6:15-7:45 p.m. • MIS Happy Hour + Jam Session, Presented by StewMac
StewMac - 21 N Shafer, Athens
StewMac will open the doors to their historical building for a special Happy Hour + Jam Session for Summit attendees before the Closing Night Concert. Speciality drinks and light apps will be available.
8:00-10:30 p.m. • Closing Night Concert
Memorial Auditorium
All attendees are required to purchase a ticket if they wish to attend this concert.
9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Official After Party, Presented by WIMI
The Union
Hosted by WIMI, the Official MIS After Party will feature a lineup of local artists.