9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open
Promenade

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Lobby DJ Sets
Lobby Bar

DJs from around the world will be spinning live all day! Come check out internationally, hand picked talent, and immerse yourself in one of South Beach's most elegant hotel lobby bars - the industry hub for networking at WMC.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Area
Pompeii

Experience the latest trends and technology, products, services and gear representing every aspect of the industry. The WMC Exhibit Hall is an International Marketplace where business and consumers meet face to face.

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM WMC Presents: JamVana.com at The Beach
Ocean Garden

Jamvana.com, in conjunction with the Winter Music Conference is proud to present their second event at WMC, "Jamvana.com @ The Beach". This event is bigger and better featuring Tommie Sunshine, Mightyfools, Viro, Rob Analyze, and many more kicking off an exciting week.

12:00 PM Demo Listening Workshop
Fisher

Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads critique your demo. Pre-confirmed workshop delegates must check in 30 minutes prior to the panel start time or risk forfeit. Walkups will be accepted as "fill-ins" in the case of a "no show".

2:00 PM WMC DJ Spin-Off - Beat Matching

Join WMC, celebrity hosts and judges as DJs battle for first place in the Beat Matching competition. Prizes and free giveaways proivded by leading manufacturers.

2:00 PM South Beach Sessions - The Green Standard in the Music Industry
Watson

Listen to industry leaders who are rallying around conservation efforts in unprecedented ways. What is your musical carbon footprint and what can you do about it? Eco-Villages, Green Touring, Green Record Labels, Green Clubs, Green Events, New Green Technologies and more. Join us as we explore the steps and actions that these industry pioneers are taking to consume less and produce more by Reducing, Reusing and Recycling?

2:30 PM Featured Q & A
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1B

2:30 PM Soundtracking: Producing Music for Film & TV
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1C

This panel reveals step by step methods on how to get your music into the right hands. Explore the creative approaches seasoned artists use to score for film,commercials and TV, while maintaining aesthetic integrity. If you are an artist or label looking for alternative revenue streams or want to combine your music with images, you will not want to miss out on this panel.

2:30 PM Product Demonstration
Fisher

Join us at our product showcase as we survey some of the latest music industry software and hardware.

3:30 PM Artists, Agents & Managers

Finding the right representation can make or break your professional career goals. Come learn how and when to choose the manager that best suits your needs, and listen to industry veterans with solid experience in building relationships, structuring agreements, and managing successful careers.

4:30 PM South Beach Sessions - Social Consciousness through Music
Watson

As one of the world's most accesible art forms, music is a resolute force in adressing some of the most pressing issues across the globe. From the crisis in Haiti to world poverty, malaria and AIDS- this discussion will feature some of the most profound and innovative leaders as they pave the way to a better world.

4:30 PM Product Demonstration
Fisher

Join us at our product showcase as we survey some of the latest music industry software and hardware.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open
Promenade

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Lobby DJ Sets
Lobby Bar

DJs from around the world will be spinning live all day! Come check out internationally, hand picked talent, and immerse yourself in one of South Beach's most elegant hotel lobby bars - the industry hub for networking at WMC.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Area
Pompeii

Experience the latest trends and technology, products, services and gear representing every aspect of the industry. The WMC Exhibit Hall is an International Marketplace where business and consumers meet face to face.

11:00 AM WMC VJ Challenge
Promenade

Join us for one of the most unique and exciting events WMC has ever offered! The 2nd Annual VJ Challenge proves to be even more phenomenal than the first. Hosts Psyberpixie and Felix Sama will lead this one of a kind competition with VJs from all over the world mixing their way to glory. Don’t miss this one!

12:00 PM Demo Listening Workshop
Fisher

Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads critique your demo. Pre-confirmed workshop delegates must check in 30 minutes prior to the panel start time or risk forfeit. Walkups will be accepted as "fill-ins" in the case of a "no show".

12:00 PM The Remixing Forum
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1C

Learn the ins and outs from industry experts. What sort of contracts should be in place when striking a remixing deal? Should a remixer earn royalties on a remix? What should you charge for a remix? Join us for the answers to all these questions and more!

12:30 PM Digi Distro
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1B

This panel explores the full spectrum of digital distribution standards today. Legalities, exclusivity, accounting, attracting labels, inventory, encoding, sound quality are among the many topics that will be covered. This panel is a must for anyone venturing into distribution!

12:30 PM The Media Summit
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1A

The media can be your best promotional ally. Discover the details on nurturing productive relationships between publicists and journalists, artists and publicists, and artists and writers. Learn the best techniques to expose your music to the media. Learn how to write a proper press release, how to create an effective press list, and how to deal with faulty or damaging reporting.

1:00 PM Event Planning & Promotion
Watson

The art of event coordinating and promoting are thoroughly explained in this discussion. Learn how to cover all the bases: sound, talent, decor, promotion and how to make money in the process!

2:00 PM WMC DJ - Spin-Off - Scratching

Join WMC, celebrity hosts and judges as DJs battle for first place in the Scratching competition. Prizes and free giveaways proivded by leading manufacturers.

2:00 PM Marketing your Music
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1C

Marketing has become an invaluable tool for promotion in the 21st century. From the traditional methods of print advertising, PR, and promotional comps, to the guerilla marketing tactics of internet social networks(facebook, youtube, twitter). This panel will focus on this ever-competitive and constantly evolving part of the industry.

2:30 PM Featured Q & A
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1B

2:30 PM Product Demonstration
Fisher

Join us at our product showcase as we survey some of the latest music industry software and hardware.

3:30 PM The Recording Academy® & WMC Present the Producers Forum
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1A

WMC & The Recording Academy® continue their 12 year partnership in presenting one of the most anticipated gatherings of legendary artists at WMC. The Florida Chapter of The Recording Academy® assemble the most esteemed producers and artists in the Industry for another engaging panel.

4:30 PM Product Demonstration
Fisher

Join us at our product showcase as we survey some of the latest music industry software and hardware.

5:30 PM The Recording Academy® & WMC VIP Reception
Lapidus

By invitation only.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
Promenade

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lobby DJ Sets
Lobby Bar

DJs from around the world will be spinning live all day! Come check out internationally, hand picked talent, and immerse yourself in one of South Beach's most elegant hotel lobby bars - the industry hub for networking at WMC.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Demo Listening Workshop
Fisher

Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads critique your demo. Pre-confirmed workshop delegates must check in 30 minutes prior to the panel start time or risk forfeit. Walkups will be accepted as "fill-ins" in the case of a "no show".

12:00 PM The Architecture of the DJ Set
Ocean Tower Ballroom 1B

WMC has assembled the best in the business to impart their personal knowledge and experience. This panel will discuss everything from selecting your tracklist to song order to knowing when to play which tracks. If you are a DJ at any level you will not want to miss this panel.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Alternative Revenue Through Social Media
Ocean Tower Ballroom I A

The affects of the internet have revolutionized the music industry, forever! Musicians now have the power to use guerrilla marketing tools to promote their music. This panel seeks to evaluate the ways in which the web has changed the way people discover, sell and buy music.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM New Directions in Electronic Music
Ocean Tower Ballroom I C

The diverse world of electronic music is constantly evolving. Discover new trends and techniques being used to create electronic music in the present.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM License it & Collect!
Ocean Tower Ballroom I A

Great so you got some music, but how do you license it for tv, radio, film, ring-tones, and gaming? Join us in a discussion on how to properly license your music through various licensing laws and contracts.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Featured Q & A
Ocean Tower Ballroom I B

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Product Demonstration
Fisher

Join us at our product showcase as we survey some of the latest music industry software and hardware.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Mobile Music
Ocean Tower Ballroom I B

Mobile devices have paved a new avenue of revenue through music sales. Learn about exciting opportunites in the mobile industry that can be used to increase revenue of your music. Some of the relevant mobile portals that will be discussed are mobile applications such as Slacker Radio, Pandora, iPad, Iheart Radio and iTunes.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Free Legal Advice
Ocean Tower Ballroom I A

Join a panel of entertainment lawyers as they discuss the changing laws of distribution, touring, licensing, merchandising, etc. Come with questions!!

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM World Music in Electronic Music
Fisher

Chill Out, Lounge, and World Music are the primary focus in the conversations presented at this panel. Join us as we review what the ethics of mixing indigenous music with electronic music are.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Intrernational Dance Music Awards Dinner

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater will overflow with a deluge of stars from emerging pioneers to legendary artists as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the International Dance Music Awards. Twenty Five years ago the IDMAs became the first and largest awards ceremony dedicated solely to dance music and has continued to embrace the evolving landscape of the genre. As music continues to evolve and change the IDMAs will remain a platform for career launching appearances. So please join us as we celebrate our Silver Anniversary with a night of incredible performances and award presentations.

8:00 PM International Dance Music Awards

The stars will come out for the first and largest awards ceremony dedicated to dance music. This evening will be packed with performers and celebrity guests as the industry comes out in full force.

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open
Promenade

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Lobby DJ Sets
Lobby Bar

DJs from around the world will be spinning live all day! Come check out internationally, hand picked talent, and immerse yourself in one of South Beach's most elegant hotel lobby bars - the industry hub for networking at WMC.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Demo Listening Workshop
Fisher

Presenting the top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads to critique your demo. Pre-confirmed workshop delegates must check in 30 minutes prior to the panel start time or risk forfeit. Walkups will be accepted as "fill-ins" in the case of a "no show".

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Modern Radio
Ocean Tower Ballroom I A

Although the first radio stations began appearing almost a century ago, radios are still a prominent force in the music industry today! How has radio evolved to keep up with a world that has become technologically savy? What new revolutionary roads has the radio paved for the music industry? Join us as we discuss relevant radio technologies such as Sirius Radio, iTunes, Pandora, and Slacker Radio amongst others.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Mock Negotiations Workshop
Ocean Tower Ballroom I B

The panelists of this discussion will lead you through a mock recording contract negotiation with an A&R exec, a lawyer, and an artist. This panel will save you both time and money as you will learn the do's and don’t's in contract negotiations.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM South Beach Sessions - Music's Influential Power: From Greek Modes to Fashion Shows
Pompeii

Is music riding the corporate wave to success or vice versa? The cross pollination between music, fashion, film, television and politics is more evident now than ever. Music influences everyday matters with its artists and messages spreading through modern culture. From the drawing room to your living room this is an inside glimpse from the experts who bring the ideas!

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Remixing & Editing Workshop Level 1
Watson

How would you like to interact with top studio producers, programmers, and remixers? If this sounds like you then you are in for a treat! Two half day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Feel free to attend both! There is an additional fee that is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and are guaranteed to sell out!

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Intellectual Property: Songwriting & Publishing Forum
Ocean Tower Ballroom I C

Learn how to protect your songs, programs, and ideas effectively. What are the pros and cons of publishing under a label or independently? Can you copyright your songs years after the release date? This panel takes an in-depth look at copyright laws and publishing contracts.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Featured Q & A

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Product Demonstration
Fisher

Join us at our product showcase as we survey some of the latest music industry software and hardware.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Networking for Success
Ocean Tower Ballroom I A

The comprehensive art of networking is a skill that everyone in the music industry should cultivate! Learn tips and strategies from industry professionals on how to network your way to success. Tap into successful networking strategies from world class DJ's, artists, label directors and television executives.

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Remixing & Editing Workshop Level 2
Lapidus

How would you like to interact with top studio producers, programmers, and remixers? If this sounds like you then you are in for a treat! Two half day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Feel free to attend both! There is an additional fee that is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and are guaranteed to sell out!

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Latin Music

There is a rich hispanic culture that has been cultivated in Miami over the past few decades. Join us as we look at how latin music has influenced mainstream dance music and vice versa.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM RSS Feeds, Podcasting & Webcasts
Ocean Tower Ballroom I C

This forum will explore alternative new ways that music is being presented nowadays. The panel will also discuss the innovative advances in technology ushering in this dramatic shift that is transforming the music and broadcast industry.

11:00 AM - 4:00 AM 4th Annual Record Collectors Show

Attention vinyl enthusiasts! This event will showcase the most formidable collectors, diggers, and dealers from all over the world for a day of music mania on Miami Beach. Dealers will have Industrial, 80's, Synth Pop, Boogie, New Wave, Hip Hop, Classic House, Classic Techno, Punk, Post Punk, Disco, etc. Come early because digging competition is stiff! Admission $5.00. Free with a WMC badge

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM South Beach Sessions - Creative Expressions in Education

“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity”- Aristotle. Why are the Arts important to child development and how are interdisciplinary approaches beneficial? How does funding affect the quality of education in the Arts? Don’t miss this round table session with community leaders, educators and local artists!

2:00 PM South Beach Sessions-Florida International University-SHARE
TBA

From New York City to St. Petersburg this electronic jam session is back and with a vengeance! After its successful premiere in Miami last year, the Winter Music Conference and Florida International University are presenting it again. This open jam session is an improvisatory free space to play with other digital musicians and new culture lovers. Bring you laptops, controllers, electronics, cables and plug into our system!