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2009 DATE AND LOCATION JUST ANNOUNCED:
OCTOBER 8-9, 2009 - HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA, LOS ANGELES

THE BILLBOARD REGIONAL MEXICAN MUSIC SUMMIT:
THE ONLY SUMMIT DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY
TO THE TOP SELLING GENRE OF LATIN MUSIC

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Now in its 4th year, this unique summit celebrates regional Mexican music and unites the key industry players that drive this lucrative sector of the Latin music business.
Join today's top regional Mexican artists, concert promoters, retailers, sponsors, managers as well as record label, digital/mobile entertainment, marketing, advertising and radio executives to network, do business and discuss hot industry topics such as:
  • Indie Business Models
  • Surviving the Recession:  Investing Wisely
  • The New Wave of Corridos
  • Radio, Touring and Retail Trends
  • New Digital/Mobile and Licensing Opportunities
  • Publishing and Copyright Issues
  • Innovative Marketing/PR Strategies to Introduce New Artists

The Event Also Includes:
The Billboard Superstar Q&A
Live Artist Showcases with Up-and-Coming Acts
Gain Access to Industry Experts during Roundtable Discussions
Networking Opportunities
And MUCH MORE!


STAY TUNED FOR 2009 PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS!
view some clips of the 2008 event below:


THE 2008
Q&A with MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS



An intimate Q&A with one of the leading Latin singers and songwriters of all time, with 8 Number 1 albums on the Billboard Top Albums Chart. Marco Antonio Solis has successfully taken Regional Mexican Music to the World.




PANEL HIGHLIGHT - MACHO OR SENSITIVE: THE MEN OF REGIONAL MEXICAN
SPONSORED BY ASCAP





PLUS, DON'T MISS....


PROMOTORES UNIDOS ACTUACIONES EN VIVO DE LOS ARTISTAS! 
Performers Include:
           
            
El Cougar		                                                     

                                                  
                
    Tierra Cali
        


          Lamento Show de Durango


Join today’s top regional Mexican artists, concert promoters, retailers, sponsors, managers as well as record label, digital/mobile entertainment, marketing, advertising and radio executives to network, do business and discuss hot industry topics such as:
  • New Digital Marketing Opportunities to Generate Sales
  • Mastering The Mobile Entertainment Marketplaces
  • The New Wave of Regional Mexican Acts
  • Big Branding and Sponsorship Opportunities
  • The Latest Trends in Regional Mexican Radio
  • Taking It On The Road: New Business Models To Make A Tour Successful
  • The Art of Songwriting - Featuring Top Composers
  • Building Buzz Through Social Networking Sites




2008 ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE:

                         
JJ Cheng                                                        Abel De Luna                                
Director of Latin                                               President  
SESAC                                                            Luna Communications

                         
Martin Fabian                                                Ivan Fernandez
Founder                                                          President        
Nueva Generacion Music Group                 Aragon, Promotores Unidos

                                      
Pepe Garza                                                    Gaby Gonzalez
Program Director                                            Senior Director West Coast Latin Dept.
La Que Buena                                               ASCAP

                        
Nicolas Inzunza                                            Alexandra Lioutikoff
Latin Power Music                                       Senior VP Membership/Latin
                                                                       ASCAP
 
                      
Gustavo Lopez                                          Delia Orjuela   
President                                                     VP Latin Writer/ Publisher Relations   
Universal Music/Fonovisa Disa               BMI   

                      
Eddie Orjuela                                            Jorge Pino
President                                                    VP Music Division
Orjuela Entertainment                              Venevision Music

                                           
Adriana Rios                                              Herman Rodriguez-Bajandas
Manager                                                      VP/GM, Navarro Music, Inc.
Balboa Records                                         Latin Consultant, Sound Exchange

                      
Nir Seroussi                                              Pepe Serrano
VP Marketing/A&R                                      President 
Sony, BMG NORTE                                   American Show Latin/ Latin Power Music

                         
Jorge Tanaka                                              Adolfo Valenzuela
Business and Commerce Director               President
Video Rola                                                  Twiins Enterprises
              

                      
Omar Valenzuela                                       Frank White
President                                                     President   
Twiins Enterprises                                    Casablanca Entertainment

 
Celeste Zendejas
Associate Director
SESAC Latina 

PLUS!
Servando Cano Dr., President, Serca Music
Domingo Chavez
Alfonso De Alba, President, Monterrey Artist, Inc.
Jesus Guillen, President, GMP Music/VP, Promotores Unidos
Nelson Henriquez


“This was a much awaited event. The conference to be at last year. Those who missed it should not let that happen this time around.”
Delia Orjuela, VP Latin Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI

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