Export Track
This year's ECMA conference promises to offer plenty of opportunities for networking and building connections with our Export Buyers Delegates.
Please note some session require pre registration. Those links are provided below.
EXPORT BUYERS ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS
Friday May 3 & Saturday May 4
10:30AM -12:00PM
PEI Convention Centre/Delta Ballroom - Bedeque / Cardigan / Hillborough Rooms
Get connected with music buyers from around the world! These pre-scheduled one-on-one business meetings feature Canadian and International talent buyers, booking agents, festivals, event and venue programmers, promoters, presenters, film and television music supervisors, publishers, and showcasing events. These pre-scheduled 10-minute one-on-one conversations are open to all export-ready artists, artist representatives and companies.
CONNECT WITH THE EXPERTS: VIP ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS
Friday May 3 & Saturday May 4
3:00PM -4:00PM
PEI Convention Centre/Delta Ballroom - Bedeque / Cardigan / Hillborough Rooms
Connect with this year’s VIP delegates at these pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. Meet with Regional and National buyers, agents, event and venue programmers, promoters, presenters, publishers, rights management companies and industry associations.These pre-scheduled 10-minute meetings will connect the East Coast music industry with visiting VIP delegates to create connections and provide opportunities to do business.
Sign-Up NowMEET THE FESTIVALS - EXPORT ROUNDTABLES
Friday May 3
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Delta Prince Edward - Aspen Room
More details coming soon!
FESTIVAL SYMPOSIUM
Friday May 3
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Delta Prince Edward - Aspen Room
Join us for the launch of the Festival Symposium 2024! These roundtable networking sessions will be attend by a stellar and diverse line-up of international and Canadian festival programmers aimed to build new business connections and meet new colleagues. This one-of-a-kind opportunity is a prime networking opportunity to meet a large network of international, national and regional festival presenters in interactive environment. Choose your adventure festival-style based on your career trajectory! Not to be missed!
STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - EUROPE BOUND!
Saturday May 4
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Delta Prince Edward - Aspen Room
Speakers: Chris Simmons, Zac Peters, Lauren Down & Christina Martin
Moderator: Chloe Goodyear
The music industry is a complex and ever-changing landscape that requires a deep understanding of business principles and practices to succeed. Planning for international development is the key to understand how you should approach new markets, build connections and networks and develop audiences. This panel will focus on the planning and opportunities essential to navigate and to build an effective international live strategy.
How do digital platforms and metrics help you identify and reach global markets and build huge fanbases? How do you attract new partners and build a solid team to grow your career? What are the current market trends? Showcasing opportunities? Touring and border entry requirements?
Join a seasoned panel of industry experts as they dive into the UK and European landscape and share their valuable insights to build a realistic international market development plan.
