According to Scion, invited speakers will discuss artist development, independent labels, touring and digital distribution, while panel moderators such as Billboard's David Prince and reporter Eric Ducker will lead discussions on the future of the industry.
The conference will also be available as a digital resource by accessing this link.
"Scion's goal is to continually support influential and emerging artists with the opportunities and resources that otherwise might be unavailable," Jeri Yoshizu, Scion sales promotions manager, said in a release.
"Much like our audiovisual initiatives, we hope this conference will serve as a stepping stone for musicians to gain crucial industry experience and exposure while spotlighting industry insiders who don't often get mentioned alongside new talent," added Yoshizu.
Some of the themes to be discussed at the conference include the following:
- Bloggers vs. A&Rs: The Smackdown
- Integrity and Selling out in 2010
- Event Promotion's Digital Future
- Why is Now a Good Time to Get Involved in the Music Industry?
- Do You Need a Manager?
- Artists as Businesses
- The State of Music Journalism
- What is an Image Worth?
- Beyond Record Stores: Digital Distribution Models of Music
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