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CONFERENCE AGENDA

The Preeminent National Networking Conference for Entertainment, Music and Talent Managers

GOLDEN NUGGET, 129 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101


All functions held in the Pebble Beach Meeting Room

Conference Level of the Carson Tower

OLDIES BUT GOODIES: PERSONAL MANAGERS ARE HERE TO STAY!

Yes, the times they are a-changin’. Streaming is the new content platform; touring costs are at an all-time high; and AI is the new buzz word. Corporate conglomerates have gobbled up agencies, promoters and venues. Plus, inflation, litigation and strikes are impacting the bottom line. But one thing that hasn’t changed in the entertainment industry is the personal manger. Since the 1950’s, these entertainment professionals have been advising, counseling and directing artists to develop and enhance their careers. Now that the pandemic intermission is over, it’s time for personal managers to twist again at Personal Managers Interchange, THE networking conference for entertainment, music and talent managers.  

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023

8:30-10:30 AM • ONE FINE DAY BUFFET

Network with old contacts and make new ones at a networking buffet breakfast.

9:00-9:15 AM • THE LOCO-MOTION

Get the 4-1-1 on what’s happening on Day One of Personal Managers Interchange.

9:15-10:15 AM • YOU CAN’T SIT DOWN

The post-pandemic paradigm presents possibilities and pitfalls for personal managers. Panelists will reveal how to be the leader of the pack advising, counseling, and directing artists in the soaring Twenty-Twenties. Moderator: Burke Allen, Allen Media Strategies. Panelists: Daniel Abrahamsen, DCA Productions; Clinton Billups, CFB Productions; Peggy Becker, Parkside Talent.

10:15-10:30AM • SHIMMY SHIMMY KOKO BOP

Take a break, grab another cup of joe, network, and connect.

10:30-11:30 AM • SIGNED, SEALED DELIVERED

So, you signed a new client; now what? An experienced panel of entertainment, music, and talent managers will share their secrets of how to launch a newly signed client so that your artist will only have eyes for you. Moderator: Burke Allen, Allen Media Strategies. Panelists: Chris Di Petta, Artist Management International; Rick Siegel, Marathon Entertainment, and Seth Yudof, UD Factory.

11:30 AM-1:30 PM • LUNCHEON ON YOUR OWN

Two hours may not be enough time to be down at Papa Joes, but you’ll have plenty of time to chat and chew with new and old contacts at casino restaurants or Fremont Street eateries.

1:30-2:30 PM • SURFIN’ SAFARI

Is social media for your artists some kind of wonderful or is it the end of the world? Social media mavens will be having a party to discuss how to shout, shout and knock yourself out with social media platforms. Moderator: Peggy Becker, Parkside Talent. Panelists: Anonymous Cyber Expert; Costas Gus Christ, Costas Dino Music; and Steve Dennis, Cash or Crash Las Vegas.

2:30-2:45 PM • SWEET NOTHINS'

Take a break, grab a sweet treat, network, and connect

2:45-3:45 PM • TOSSIN’ AND TURNIN’

It’s just a matter of time until you could have a wild one, runaround sue or mack the knife client. But don’t hang up! A panel of crisis management pros will discuss how to manage an artist crisis so that it’s not the end of the world. Moderator: Peggy Becker. Parkside Talent. Panelists: Nancy Iannios, Core PR Group, and additional panelists to be announced.

6:00-7:00 PM • MANAGERS ARE HERE TO STAY

Celebrate the entertainment industry's oldie but goodie: The Personal Manager who's here to stay! Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and camaraderie before a night on the town with friends new and old.

7:00 PM to ??? • DINNER ON YOUR OWN

Whether you dine at one of the Golden Nugget's renowned restaurants or head out to the numerous fine dinging restaurants in Downtown Las Vegas, you'll be enjoying an iconic night on the two in Old Vegas!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023

8:30-10:30 AM • SLEEPWALK BUFFET

Network at the buffet breakfast and swap stories about everyone’s Vegas night out.

9:00-9:15 AM • ON THE FLIP SIDE

Get the 4-1-1 on what’s happening on Day Two of Personal Managers Interchange.

9:15-10:15 AM • BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO

Don’t fall to pieces when a client tells you it doesn’t matter anymore and to hit the road jack. Panelists will disclose how to put the bomp in post-termination compensation agreements, arbitration, and lawsuits. Moderator: Clinton Billups, NCOPM National President. Panelists: Rick Siegel, CEO, Marathon Entertainment;  Stan Soocher, Entertainment Law & Finance; and Mark Tratos, Greenberg Traurig LLP.

10:15-10:30AM • PAPA-OOM-MOW-MOW

Take a break, grab another cup of joe, network, and connect.

10:30-11:30 AM • HEAT WAVE

What’s hot and what’s not? A panel of trend-setting managers will explore the trends, technology and topics for stayin’ alive with good vibrations as personal managers navigate the Soaring Twenty-Twenties. Moderator: Clinton Billups. NCOPM National President. Panelists: Evan Allen , and additional panelists to be announced.

11:30 AM-1:30 PM • LUNCHEON ON YOUR OWN

Two hours may not be enough time to be down at Papa Joes, but you’ll have plenty of time to chat and chew with new and old contacts at casino restaurants or Fremont Street eateries.

1:30-2:30 PM • DANNY'S SONG

Danny Goldberg,  a 2023 inductee into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame, has a one-on-one conversation with Burke Allen, host of The Big Talker Podcast, to discuss his 50-plus year career as a personal manager, record company president, public relations executive, and journalist. Moderator: Dan Abrahamsen, DCA Productions.  More on Danny Goldberg.

2:30-2:45 PM • AT LAST

Take a break, grab a sweet treat , network, and connect

2:45-3:45 PM • WILD THING

Do you have an unanswered question? Do you just want to blow off steam? Or how about if you heard it through the grapevine. A panel of veteran managers will keep you informed, entertained, and laughing! Moderator: Dan Abrahamsen, DCA Productions. Panelists: Kathryn Boole & Phil Brock, Studio Talent Group; and David Spero, David Spero Management.

6:00-7:00 PM • hall of fame reception

Walk the red carpet, network and socialize at the gala cocktail reception for the Personal Managers Hall of Fame.

7:00-8:30 PM • HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Celebrate illustrious careers in entertainment, music, and talent management at the annual Personal Managers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

PANEL MODERATORS

CLINTON FORD BILLUPS JR.

NCOPM National President

BURKE ALLEN

NCOPM National Vice President

DANIEL ABRAHAMSEN

NCOPM Executive Director

PEGGY BECKER

NCOPM National Secretary

Conference Agenda is subject to change.


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