Who is the event for?
The Music Industry Summit is for everyone! We encourage OHIO students, faculty and staff, prospective high school students and educators, musicians, music entrepreneurs and industry professionals, or anyone who is actively involved in or wants to know more about the business of music to attend.
What does it cost to attend?
The Music Industry Summit will continue to be free for students and educators at any institution and Ohio University alumni.
For all other attendees, the early bird registration fee will start at $75 for the entire three-day conference and will increase to $100 leading up to the Summit.
Conference registration will include access to all primary programming and evening networking events, including our opening party. All concerts at Memorial Auditorium hosted as part of the Music Industry Summit will be separately ticketed for all attendees.
Virtual livestreams of the main stage sessions will be available to anyone free of charge, but registration is required.
When will conference registration open?
Registration will open mid-January. Register
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When will the full agenda be announced?
Speaker and artist announcements will begin in early 2026 and continue up to Summit. The full schedule will be released early March. A draft version of the schedule for planning purposes can be viewed here.
Will the Summit be held in person, virtually, or both?
The Summit will be held in-person at on the Athens campus of Ohio University. Main stage sessions will be livestreamed via YouTube for those who would like to join virtually, and select sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing following the Summit. Breakout sessions, mentoring roundtables, and performances will not be livestreamed. The Music Industry Summit will NOT be utilizing a mobile app for the 2026 conference.
What does registration for the in-person conference include?
Registration gives you access to all daytime programming April 14-16, 2026. Seating for each session will be provided on a first come, first seated basis. Tickets for concerts are not included with any registration, paid or free, and will require a purchase. Some programming like mentoring roundtables may require an additional RSVP; more details to be announced.
Will I need to register to participate in the virtual conference?
Yes, registration will be required to participate. Virtual attendees will be provided a YouTube link to access the livestreams. Virtual attendees will not have access to submit Q&A.
When registration for the in-person conference closes, can I still register onsite?
In-person day-of registration will be available if we have not reached capacity.
Where is the Music Industry Summit app?
For 2026, the Music Industry Summit will not be utilizing a dedicated mobile app.
What time zone will be used for the virtual conference?
Sessions will take place in Eastern Time.
I registered to attend virtually, how do I access the sessions?
Livestreamed sessions will be available through YouTube. A link will be provided to everyone who registers for the virtual programming.
How do I request an ASL interpreter or other accommodation to attend this event?
Please contact Mackenzie Kucharsky by March 16, 2026, to request an ASL interpreter or other accommodation.
If I leave and plan to return later, will I be able to hold my seat?
As there is limited seating, if you leave, we unfortunately will not be able to hold your seat.
Will there be free public Wi-Fi at the conference?
Yes, you can connect to the OHIO University Guest network. No login is required. Keep in mind that this connection is low speed.
Is there a free designated parking location for the conference?
There is not complimentary parking for conference attendees. See Ohio University Campus Map for nearby parking options. More information
What are the dining options at the conference?
Lunch is provided only for those who are signed up to participate in Mentoring Roundtables on April 15 and April 16, 2026. Lunch is not provided to others. Several options are available for dining within Baker Center, and steps outside of Baker Center in uptown Athens.
I am interested in sponsoring the Summit, who do I contact?
Email us at musicindustrysummit@ohio.edu to discuss our partnership opportunities and secure your sponsorship today to benefit from the months of pre-event promotion!
I am interested in being a panelist or speaker at the Summit, who do I contact?
If you, or someone you represent, are interested in being considered for future programming, please email us at musicindustrysummit@ohio.edu.
Where can I find on-demand sessions from past Music Industry Summits?
To view on-demand sessions, please hover over "Past Events" in the menu and select the year. You may also visit our YouTube channel to see playlists of all on-demand sessions. View YouTube Channel
I have a question which you haven't answered. Who can I contact?
You can email us at musicindustrysummit@ohio.edu if you think there is an important question missing. Please let us know so we can add it in and try to help others.