2026
The MMBC 2026 conference brought together top executives, artists, and professionals to discuss the future of the music business. The conference gave students the chance to gain invaluable insights, network with industry leaders, and explore career opportunities in the ever-evolving music and entertainment space.
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Exclusive Panels
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20+ Sponsors
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Fireside Chats
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Featured Artists and Producers
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Large Audience
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Welcome Dinner
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Networking Opportunities
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Immersive Experiences
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Unique Branding
2026 PANELISTS_
FIRESIDE CHAT
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JENNA ADLER
Music Agent at CAA
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JACQUELINE SATURN
President, North America / EVP Global Artist Relations at Virgin Music Group
[ MODERATOR ]
ALANAH DAKAR
MMBC Alumni
BRINGING LIVE MUSIC TO LIFE: BUILDING A LIVE SHOW
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VINNIE FERRA
Tour Director at TheBeehive
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HOWARD HANDLER
Board Director, Advisor, & Former President at 313 Presents
[ MODERATOR ]
ALEX KOHAN
Manager, Global Strategy at Darkroom Records
SCROLL TO STREAM: MEDIA DRIVING MUSIC DISCOVERY
CHRISTIAN HOARD
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Executive Music Editor at Rolling Stone
LYDIA BARRY
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VP of Marketing & Communications at THE·TEAM
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HARRISON GOLDING
SVP of Strategic Marketing at EMPIRE
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ANDREW SPELMAN
Founder of Chaotic Good
[ MODERATOR ]
TYLER EILENBERG
Founder of Deep Prints
MONEY MOVES: MUSIC AS AN ASSET CLASS
[ SPEAKER ]
ALEX SILVERSTEIN
Co-Founder & COO at Too Lost, Forbes 30 Under 30
JOSH HOUSMAN
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Senior Vice President (Director), Media, Entertainment & Sports Investment Banking at Jefferies
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ANDREW BATEY
Founder & Co-CEO of Beatdapp, Founder & GP of Side Door
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PETER PICADO-CURTIS
Vice President, Investments at Shamrock Capital
[ MODERATOR ]
GREGG LATTERMAN
Executive Director, Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship: Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies
LUNCH & LEARN + RECRUITMENT HOUR
[ SPONSOR ]
THE TEAM
[ SPONSOR ]
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
PLUGGED IN: WHERE BRANDS MEET MUSIC AUTHENTICALLY
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CHRIS KING
Chairman & CEO of CMS Nashville
MEGAN BURDICK
[ MODERATOR ]
MMBC Alumni
FROM CAMPUS TO CHARTS: TURNING A HOBBY INTO A CAREER
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QUINN XCII
Artist and Producer
AYOKAY
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Artist and Producer
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GREGG LATTERMAN
Managing Partner at Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman
WORKSHOP: SYNC AND STORYTELLING WITH SONY TV
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TONY SCUDELLARI
SVP, TV MUSIC
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SARAH BROMBERG
VP, Music Supervision & Library at Raedio
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JOGNIC BONTEMPS
Composer and Musician
[ MODERATOR ]
MARIE JACOBSON
EVP, HEAD OF CURRENT PROGRAMMING
WORKSHOP: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
[ SPEAKER ]
ALEX SILVERSTEIN
Co-Founder & COO at Too Lost, Forbes 30 Under 30
MAKING A HIT: INSIDE THE CREATIVE PROCESS
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LEVEN KALI
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Instrumentalist
SOL WAS
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Writer, Producer, & Instrumentalist
[ MODERATOR ]
JACKSON MANFREDI
MMBC Alumni
FINDING YOUR NICHE: DISCOVERING YOUR CALLING IN MUSIC
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BRENDAN ANTHONY
VP of Big Loud Texas
[ MODERATOR ]
JONATHAN KUUSKOSKI
Chair, Department of Entrepreneurship and Leadership at University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
MMBC CONFERENCE LEADS
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