As part of the nonprofit's mission to educate, empower and advance women in the music industry, this year’s Summit will highlight various panels offering diverse topics and perspectives from leading industry professionals including Sam Kirby Yoh, Cheryl Paglierani, Mari Davies, Jenna Gaudio, Dann Liebermann, Leslie Powell, Heidy Vaquerano, Christine Osazuwa, Lauren Smith Brody, Jules Kammann, Leigh McCorkle, Acacia Diaz, Thea Raskin, Blair Miller, Temima Shames, Cassie Petrey, Sari Kohen, Tara Bendler, Maria Gironas, Neeta Ragoowansi, Moira McCarthy, Nicole Barsalona and many more.
This year’s 2023 Summit programming will be presented virtually, as it has in years past, to allow global chapters and members equal access to the educational and career development content. Alongside executive programming, a focus on those entering the industry will include a career fair on day three, inspired by Women in Music’s new collegiate expansion, the WIM Mentorship Program and the WIM Internship Program, the latter of which places diverse candidates into paid in-house industry internships at partner companies. Beyond industry-specific conversations, this year’s Summit will explore workplace culture and community in 2023, with sessions highlighting data behind remote and hybrid models. A talk from Author, Founder and CEO of The Fifth Trimester, Lauren Smith Brody, aims to help parents navigate the “new normal” of virtual work. WIM members can register for free, and tickets are available for purchase to non-members here.
Find the initial programming schedule below, with more to be announced:
JANUARY 25: EDUCATE
Time: 12pm ET
Title: How Artists Can Win with Brands on TikTok
Speakers:
Dann Liebermann, Head of Creative Partnerships, The Elements Music
Leslie Powell, Songwriter/Artist
Kelli Slade, Commercial Music and Creative Licensing Manager, Bytedance/TikTok
Moderator: Moira McCarthy, VP, Women in Music
Time: 2pm ET
Title: Harnessing Digital Media Strategies for Success
Speakers:
Blair Miller, Founder & CEO, Chaos Creators
Cassie Petrey, Co-Founder, Crowd Surf
Temima Shames, Founder & CEO, Next Step Talent
Moderator: Tara Bendler Global Chair, Comm/Board of Directors, Women in Music; Talk Marketing, Spotify
Time: 3pm ET
Title: Securing A Strong Publishing Deal For Long-Term Financial Stability
Speakers:
Heidy Vaquerano, Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP
Mary Rahmani, Founder, Moon Projects
Ashley Winton, SVP Global Creative Services, Warner Chappell
Moderator: Kristin Robinson, Music Publishing Reporter, Billboard
Time: 4pm
Title: Masterclass: Activist Artist Management
Speakers:
Liz Norris, Partner, Activist Artist Management
Caitlin Stone, Partner, Head of Activism, Activist Artist Management
Kris “Red” Tanner, Partner, Activist Artist Management
Moderator: Nicole Barsalona, President, Women in Music; Artist Manager
JANUARY 26: EMPOWER
Time: 12pm ET
Title: More Than Just Treading Water: How to Survive and Grow as a Working Parent Right Now
Speaker: Lauren Smith Brody, Founder & CEO, The Fifth Trimester; Co-Founder, Chamber of Mothers
Moderator: Jessica Shaw, SVP Sync Licensing, Sony Music Entertainment
Sponsored by The Village (Sony Music Entertainment)
Time: 1pm ET
Title: A-List Agents: Sam Kirby Yoh & Cheryl Paglierani
Speakers: Sam Kirby Yoh, Co-Head Music, UTA; Cheryl Paglierani, Partner/Music Agent, UTA
Moderator: TBA
JANUARY 27: ADVANCE
Time: 1pm ET
Title: Personal Branding for Business with Christine Osazuwa
Speakers: Christine Osazuwa, Chief Strategy Officer, Shoobs; Founder, Measure of Music; UK Director, shesaid.so
Time: 2pm ET
Title: Pivoting Your Career & Navigating a Recession
Speakers:
Jules Kammann, Vice President, People & Culture / Diversity, Inclusion, Beatport
Leigh McCorkle, Chief People Officer, The Mechanical Licensing Collective
Acacia Diaz, VP Marketing, Tixr Inc.
Thea Raskin, Founder & Owner, The Inventory
Moderator: Sari Kohen, Head of Partner Marketing, Melio
Time: 2:45pm ET
Title: Career Fair - Recruiters Present Open Roles
Speakers: Facilitated by Sari Kohen, Head of Partner Marketing, Melio
Time: 3pm ET
Title: Zoom Breakout Sessions with Recruiters
Speakers: Various.
