Join us at Women in Music’s WIM Summit 2023 to kick off our 38th year in service to the music industry, and to celebrate our diverse and vibrant community. Founded in 1985, our commitment to educate, empower and advance women in music has never been stronger than it is today – with thousands of members around the globe, and chapters from LA to Japan. 

The WIM Summit 2023 will take place virtually via Zoom webinar from January 25 – January 27 between 12pm-4pm ET and will feature industry-leading speakers, masterclasses, and opportunities to connect.

This year, each day is dedicated to one of the pillars of WIM. Educate, Empower, Advance.

REGISTER HERE

Schedule (EST):

Day 1 | Jan. 25 – Educate

12:00pm: 

How Artists Can Win with Brands on TikTok

Speakers: 

Dann Liebermann, Head of Creative Partnerships, The Elements Music

Leslie Powell, Songwriter/Artist

Kelli Slade, Commercial Music and Creative Licensing Manager, Bytedance/TikTok

Moderator: Moira McCarthy, VP, Women in Music

***

2:00pm: 

Harnessing Digital Media Strategies for Success

Speakers: 

Blair Miller, Founder & CEO, Chaos Creators

Cassie Petrey, Co-Founder, Crowd Surf

Temima Shames, Founder & CEO, Next Step Talent

Moderator:

Tara Bendler Global Chair, Comm/Board of Directors, Women in Music; Talk Marketing, Spotify

***

3:00pm

Securing A Strong Publishing Deal For Long-Term Financial Stability

Speakers:

Heidy Vaquerano, Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP

Mary Rahmani, Founder, Moon Projects

Ashley Winton, SVP Global Creative Services, Warner Chappell

Moderator: Kristin Robinson, Music Publishing Reporter, Billboard

***

4:00pm

Masterclass: Activist Artist Management

Speakers:

Liz Norris, Partner, Activist Artist Management 

Caitlin Stone, Partner, Head of Activism, Activist Artist Management

Kris “Red” Tanner, Partner, Activist Artist Management

Moderator: Nicole Barsalona, President, Women in Music; Artist Manager

Day 2 | Jan. 26 – Empower

12:00pm

More Than Just Treading Water: How to Survive and Grow as a Working Parent Right Now

Speaker: Lauren Smith Brody, Founder & CEO, The Fifth Trimester; Co-Founder, Chamber of Mothers

Moderator: Jessica Shaw, SVP Sync Licensing, Sony Music Entertainment 

Sponsored by The Village (Sony Music Entertainment)

***

1:00pm

A-List Agents: Samantha Kirby & Cheryl Paglierani

Speakers:

Sam Kirby Yoh, Co-Head Music, UTA;
Cheryl Paglierani, Partner/Music Agent, UTA

Day 3 | Jan. 27 – Advance

1:00pm

Personal Branding for Business with Christine Osazuwa

Speaker:

Christine Osazuwa, Chief Strategy Officer, Shoobs; Founder, Measure of Music; UK Director, shesaid.so

***

2:00pm

Pivoting Your Career & Navigating a Recession

Speakers: 

Jules Kammann, Vice President, People & Culture / Diversity, Inclusion, Beatport

Leigh McCorkle, Chief People Officer, The Mechanical Licensing Collective

Acacia Diaz, VP Marketing, Tixr Inc.

Thea Raskin, Founder & Owner, The Inventory

Moderator: Sari Kohen, Head of Partner Marketing, Melio

***

2:45pm  

Career Fair – Recruiters Present Open Roles

Speakers:

Facilitated by Sari Kohen, Head of Partner Marketing, Melio

***

3:00pm

Zoom Breakout Sessions with Recruiters

Speakers: Various