2025
Join us for an exclusive entertainment event bringing together top executives, artists, and professionals to discuss the future of the music business. This is your opportunity to gain invaluable insights, network with industry leaders, and explore career opportunities in the ever-evolving music and entertainment space.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jeremy Zimmer (CEO, United Talent Agency)
Dennis Dennehy (CCO, AEG Presents)
Ron Latiffe ( Founder & President of Latiffe Management Group)
Gene Salomon (Managing Partner, Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown)
Steve Bartels (Founder of MusicBartels, Former CEO of Def Jam)
Silvio Pietroluongo (EVP, Billboard Charts & Data Partnerships)
Isaac Slade (Former Lead Singer, The Fray)
HIGHLIGHTS
Artist 360 + Performance featuring Isaac Slade
Exclusive panels on music law, revenue streams, artist development, and the impact of data on the industry
Lunch & Learn with 740 Project (Sweetgreen-provided lunch for early attendees)
Coffee chats with industry professionals from UTA, Wasserman Music, and more
5 UTA Externship Spots! Attendees will have the chance to win an exclusive externship experience with United Talent Agency
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Supported by UTA, Wasserman Music, Billboard, Beats, Chartmetric, Songtools, and many others.
2025 SPEAKERS_
CEO of United Talent Agency, Zimmer has transformed UTA into a global powerhouse, expanding into music, esports, digital talent, and fine arts while overseeing major acquisitions and industry-leading talent representation.
CEO of United Talent Agency
JEREMY ZIMMER
ISAAC SLADE
Former Lead Singer of The Fray
Former lead singer of The Fray, Slade was the band’s main songwriter and pianist, known for hits like How to Save a Life and Over My Head (Cable Car).
GENE SALOMON
Managing Partner at Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman
Managing Partner at Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman, Salomon specializes in high-profile music industry transactions, advising record labels, artists, and tech companies while also serving as an adjunct professor at NYU.
ANDREA JOHNSON
Innovation Lead, Music Product Strategy at Spotify
SVP at Wasserman Music, Johnson represents a diverse roster spanning music and live entertainment, booking talent from Jane Lynch to Disney Princess the Concert.
CINDY LEVITT
Artist Manager, Ellis Artist
Cindy Levitt, a nationally recognized retail leader with 25+ years of experience, played a key role in shaping merchandise, branding, and licensing at Hot Topic, growing the brand to over 600 stores, launching Torrid and BoxLunch, and pioneering music-licensed products and trend merchandising for teen and young adult markets.
SHANNON CASEY
Senior Vice President, Fairs & Country Festivals at Wasserman Music, Nashville
SVP of Fairs & Country Festivals at Wasserman Music, Casey is a key figure in the Nashville music industry, managing talent bookings for major country festivals.
Chief Communications Officer at AEG Presents, Dennehy oversees media strategy for major artists and festivals, drawing from decades in the music industry, including publicity campaigns for Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga.
DENNIS DENNEHY
CCO of AEG Presents
RON LAFFITTE
Founder and President of Laffitte Management Group
Founder of Laffitte Management Group, Laffitte manages global music icons like Pharrell Williams, Usher, and The Kid Laroi while co-founding the music publishing company Runner.
MATT YOUNG
President of Bravado at Universal Music Group
President of Bravado at UMG, Young specializes in global artist brand strategy, merchandising, e-commerce, and VIP ticketing for major artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Green Day.
ARI NISMAN
CEO of Degy Entertainment, Nisman leads one of the largest talent buyers for colleges, military bases, and private events, overseeing a team that manages sponsorships, ticketing, and metaverse ventures.
CEO of Degy Entertainment
Director of Bandier at Newhouse School Syracuse University
BILL WERDE
Director of the Bandier Program at Syracuse University, Werde, a former Billboard editorial director, mentors future music industry leaders while consulting on emerging markets and technology.
SILVIO PIETROLUONGO
EVP of Charts & Data Partnerships at Billboard
EVP of Charts & Data Partnerships at Billboard, Pietroluongo modernizes and expands Billboard’s chart methodology, ensuring its relevance in the digital streaming era.
DENISE MELANSON
VP of Social Impact at Wasserman, Melanson helps artists and brands develop meaningful philanthropic and sustainability initiatives across the entertainment industry.
VP, Social Impact at Wasserman, Austin
EVP & Managing Executive at Wasserman Music, Nashville
JACKIE NALPANT
EVP & Managing Executive at Wasserman Music, Nalpant leads the Nashville office and represents artists like Cigarettes After Sex, Sylvan Esso, and Cold War Kids.
NOAH SIMON
Global Music Agent at UTA
Simon represents top artists and develops touring strategies, securing major festival and live performance opportunities worldwide.
STEVE BARTELS
Founder of MusicBartels, LLC, Bartels has shaped the careers of industry legends like Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Justin Bieber, overseeing numerous #1 Billboard albums and singles.
Founder of MusicBartels, LLC