Sound x Summit: Full Day of Panels, Workshops & Exhibitor's Market

Whether you're a budding artist, a seasoned touring musician, or somewhere in between, take your career to the next level with a full day of professional development at Bayview Yards. This event offers creatives and music entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills by attending more than 10 professional development activities including panel discussions, presentations, keynotes, roundtables, fireside chats and workshops. Activities will be held in two rooms and organized into three learning categories: “Developing 101,” “Emerging to Export aka 201” and “For Everyone.” Network with peers, engage with industry experts and funders and discover new resources at the Exhibitors’ Market. This is a space for you to ask questions, share ideas, connect and collaborate!

If the cost of attendance is a barrier, scholarships are available. Please contact assistant@ottawamic.com for more information.

Looking for a memorable experience? Keep the energy going by attending the CRANIUM showcase at the National Arts Centre from 8:00 PM onwards. Tickets and information are available here. 

Sound x Summit Topic Sneak Peek (full schedule coming soon)

• Creating Contracts and Deal Terms 101: Learn directly from Byron Pascoe of Edwards Creative Law
• Songwriting 101- LVL UP: Hands-on workshop for beginners
• Music Business Planning 101 - LVL UP: Career planning to make money in the music industry 
• Stories from the Studio 201: Setting yourself up for co-writing and publishing deals
• Meta Data and Sync 201: The ins and outs of getting organized for placements
• Soundcheck - Mental Health in the Canadian Music Industry: A keynote presentation of recent study findings 
• Finding Your Audience: Modern marketing and promotion
• Rencontre Francophone: For artists who speak it but don’t yet create in French, come meet Francophone festivals, distributors, agents and managers.
• Building Your Team: How and when to find labels, managers, booking and publishing deals 
• Listen Up! What Immigrant Musicians Want You To Know: A keynote presentation of recent study findings by KUNE music hub
• The Sound of Support - Focus Group: Tuning into the needs of caregivers in the music industry

Ticketing Notes: 

A single ticket grants you access to all sessions, activities and the Exhibitors’ Market throughout the day. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Half-day tickets are unfortunately not available at this time. 

*Please note that there will be downtown street closures on the mornings of Saturday, May 24th. For more information, please consult this Tamarack Race Weekend street closure map. 

Event Timing:

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Networking Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: 

• Panels, Workshops, Presentations
• Exhibitors’ Market

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch 

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM:

• Panels, Workshops, Presentations
• Exhibitors’ Market

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking Closing Mixer

Location:

Bayview Yards - 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa

Why You’ll Want to Be There: 

• Free food!
• Launch your career forward with a full day of professional development
• Gain innovative insights and sharpen your skills with hands-on workshops and panel discussions.
• Connect directly with industry experts, funders and music organizations.
• Expand your network with fellow creatives and music entrepreneurs.

This event is supported by: Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Invest Ottawa, Music Publishers Canada, Women in Music Canada and the City of Ottawa.