Schedule Of Events


Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards
“20 YEARS OF MUSIC, BUSINESS AND INNOVATION”

APRIL 19 – 23, 2009
EDEN ROC, a Renaissance Beach Resort and Spa
 
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Pre-Conference Kick-off Parties
 
MONDAY, APRIL 20

12:00pm – 5:00pm
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS
TRANSLATIONS AVAILABLE!
 
12:30pm – 12:45pm
OPENING GREETING

12:45pm – 2:00pm
TOURING: WIDENING LATIN MUSIC’S REACH
 
2:15pm – 3:30pm
MUSIC & MEDIA: HOW TV & RADIO ARE LAUNCHING LATIN MUSIC STARS

3:45pm -  6:00pm
URBAN MIXX presented by Creative Media Group
Session I
Session II
 
Immediately following…
Happy Hour & Live Music Showcases
 
10pm – URBAN LATIN MIXX PARTY
 

TUESDAY, APRIL 21
9:00am- 5:00pm
REGISTRATION
 
9:30am – 10:45am
THE WIDENING ROLE OF SPONSORS

11:00am - 12:15pm
Artist Q&A- Past & Present

12:15pm - 1:45pm
BREAK
 
1:45pm - 3:00pm
THE DIGITAL WORLD: HOW MUCH IS YOUR SONG WORTH?
The key information on understanding and claiming royalties from mobile, digital, internet sales and steaming.
 
3:15pm - 4:30pm
BMI PRESENTS: HOW I WROTE THAT SONG
Top songwriters pick up their instruments and walk us through their inspirational process.

4:45pm-6:00pm
THE TEEN PANEL
Our traditional teen focus group holds back nothing when it comes to giving the down and dirty on their music habits.
 
6:30pm- 8:30pm
Poolside
NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
9:30am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION
 
10:00am - 11:15am       
THE PRESIDENT’S PANEL: VIEW FROM THE TOP
The top decision-makers at labels, networks, agencies and music organizations dissect the market and its prospects.

11:30am - 12:45pm       
THE ARTIST AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE
Latin artists discuss how they have crated non profit organizations that seek change through art and music.  
 
12:45pm - 2:00pm
LUNCH BREAK & SHOWCASE
 
2:00pm – 3:15pm
LICENSING: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATIN SOUNDS
 
3:30pm - 4:45pm
THE BILLBOARD Q&A
 
5:00pm - 6:00pm
HAPPY HOUR

9:30pm
THE BILLBOARD BASH
The official pre-awards show party with red carpet appearances, presentations and performances by 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards finalists!

 
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
8:00am - 2:00pm
REGISTRATION & LAST CHANCE FOR TICKET PICK UP
 
9:00am - 12:00pm
BONUS PROGRAMMING!
Voz Latina 2009
Hosted by
Billboard, Adweek, Brandweek, Mediaweek
All Billboard Latin Music Attendees will get complimentary access to all morning sessions of Voz Latina, as outlined below.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS
 
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
WELCOME ADDRESS

9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
OPENING ADDRESS

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
CREATING AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR HISPANIC CONSUMERS

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK

11:15 – 12:00 p.m.
UTILIZING EMERGING DIGITAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

7:00pm
THE BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS LIVE!!!
Produced & Broadcast by Telemundo
HARD ROCK LIVE at the Seminole Hard Rock Resort & Casino, Hollywood Florida
 
IMPORTANT:
Tickets are required for admittance to the AWARDS SHOW. Invitations are required for entry to the AFTER PARTY. There will be no exceptions.

11:30pm           
AWARDS AFTER PARTY!
The hottest party of the year!
PASSION at the Seminole Hard Rock Resort & Casino, Hollywood Florida

*Round-trip bus service provided starting at 5:30pm from the Eden Roc.  Return trips from Passion from 11:30pm – 3:00am (last departure)




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