Winter Music Conference announces First Keynote Speakers

Winter Music Conference at Faena District [WMC] – taking over March 25-28, 2019 at the Faena Forum, Miami Beach have announced the first keynote speakers, programming and additional partnerships.  

WMC welcomes Dr. Douglas Rushkoff – named one of the “world’s ten most influential intellectuals” by MIT, Dutch DJ, record producer, and remixer Armin van Buuren, Irvine Welsh, DJ Pierre for a discussion on the evolution and impact of acid house on global music and culture.

One of the most technically skilled DJs on the planet, there’s none better than Laidback Luke to host WMC’s “The Power of Creative DJing” main stage presentation. Sam Feldt will be joined by a special guest in conversation about green philanthropy.

These individuals will be part of a dynamic WMC programming schedule that includes panels and discussions about the most important topics facing dance music culture. The first WMC panels are ready to be revealed and they explore the following topics.  

WMC // Access Panels:

• Breaking In: How To Get Your Start In The Electronic Music IndustrySigning With The Future: How Labels Utilize New Technologies For Sustained Growth
• Surviving Indie: Innovation and Brand Building As An Independent Label Spinnin’ Records Panel w/ special surprise guests
• Daily artist panels including Bass, House, Techno, Drum & Bass genres
• Digital Collision: The Convergence of Esports, Gaming And Electronic Music Culture
• The Bleeding Edge: Shaping The Next Wave Of Electronic Music Culture  WMC // Industry Badge (upgrade)

Exclusive Panels:

• The Death of The Newsfeed: Using FB Messenger To Effectively Reach Your Followers
• The Data Solution: Viberate Presents Current Market Trends And Analytics Strategy
• Music Placement – How To Get Your Music Synced With Brands, Films, TV, and Advertising
• Brands x Artists x Culture: How To Create An Authentic Music Strategy
• AFEM Presents – Get Played Get Paid: How the rise of Music Recognition Technology at DJ Events could put money in your pocket
• Practically Green: Environmental Solutions for the Music Industry
• Presentation by Grammy.com/Recording Academy/MusiCares with a very special guest 
• (The full panel schedule including participants will be distributed soon) 

 Industry and Access badges are now available and registration is open exclusively at wintermusicconference.com