Next week, the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Conference will take over the streets of Miami. This year, the conference is organizing another series of thoughtful and timely panels about the Latin music industry and its changing realities. In the days leading up to the awards ceremony, you’ll have the chance to learn about reggaeton songwriting with Nicky Jam, see Don Omar and Daddy Yankee go head to head, and reflect on women’s place in the Latin music space. With dozens of panels to attend, we decided to pick some lineup highlights for all your conference-planning needs.
We’re also lucky enough to be giving away two free passes to the festivities, along with a discount code for $150 off current registration rates. To enter the giveaway, fill out the following the form. The first two individuals to enter will receive the free passes, and the third will receive the discount registration code.
All events are scheduled to take place at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. The Billboard Latin Music Awards air live on Telemundo from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on April 28, 2016. For more information, visit the Billboard Latin Music Conference website.
This year’s urban panel features chart-topping reggaeton icons.
Moderator:
Rocio Guerrero, Head of Content Programming & Editorial – Latin Globally, Spotify
Speakers:
Gente de Zona
Juan Magan
Ken-Y
Reykon
Saga WhiteBlack
Zion y Lennox
Tuesday, April 26
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Salon 1 & 2, Mezzanine Level
More and more productions are touching upon Latin themes and characters. Who is behind their music and how are choices being made?
Moderator:
Tomas Cookman, Director, Nacional/Cookman
Speakers:
Jamar Chess, Music Publisher, Sunflower Entertainment Group (Narcos)
Lynn Fainchtein, Music Supervisor, Casete (The Revenant, Birdman, Y tu Mamá También)
Florencia Mauro, Music Coordinator, Telefe Argentina
Jeimy Osorio, Actress
Tuesday, April 26
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Salon 1 & 2, Mezzanine Level
With Nicky Jam’s massive comeback looming large over the past two years, the reggaeton star is back in the spotlight. Be sure to check out this panel for a conversation on songwriting with Nicky Jam himself.
Moderator:
Leila Cobo, Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Billboard
Wednesday, April 27
11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Salon 1 & 2, Mezzanine Level
Presented by Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Don Omar and Daddy Yankee are about to embark on a joint tour for the first time ever. As two of the most prominent figures in reggaeton history, this panel will shed light on the genre’s golden age, the decade-long careers of both artists, and the future of the perreo rhythm.
Moderator:
Leila Cobo, Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Billboard
Speakers:
Don Omar, Recording Artist
Daddy Yankee, Recording Artist
Wednesday, April 27
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Salon 1 & 2, Mezzanine Level
Natti Natasha was the genius behind one of our favorite Spanish rih-mixes last year, so this panel is a can’t-miss opportunity. Orange is the New Black star Jackie Cruz is also set to appear, so this will surely be an engaging conversation on women in the entertainment world.
Speakers:
Paty Cantú
Jackie Cruz
Fanny Lu
Natti Natasha
Ednita Nazario
Wednesday, April 27
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Salon 1 & 2, Mezzanine Level
Marc Anthony is taking on Roc Nation head-on with the launch of his entertainment company Magnus Media. With a decades-spanning career behind him, the salsa hit maker will reflect on making timeless music in the digital age.
Moderator:
Marc Anthony
Speakers:
Sergio George
Julio Reyes
Motiff
Wednesday, April 27
4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Salon 1 & 2, Mezzanine Level