Panel Selection Process

Although being an Americana Music Association member is not required, active members will receive priority consideration when submitting a panel proposal. If you are not a member, please consider joining. You can find more information about membership here.

Panels Include the Following Formats:

  • Panel Discussion: 3-4 participants from various backgrounds that are able to discuss their perspective on a given topic
  • Workshop/Demonstration: Training or learning sessions with 1-2 presenters open to audience engagement and/or participation
  • Interview – keynote level conversations, authors of relevant books

No sales-pitch oriented programming will be considered. This is to preserve the organic and community oriented nature of the AMERICANAFEST conference.  

Panel Guidelines: We encourage you to present topics with a balanced perspective. It’s essential for attendees to gain a comprehensive understanding of issues and for key industry stakeholders to share their viewpoints. We accept panel discussions, workshop proposals, information sessions and more in order to stimulate interesting and dynamic programming throughout the conference. 

For panel sessions, please keep it to (1) moderator and a maximum of (4) panelists. To foster change and inclusivity amongst the music community, we encourage panel facilitators to encourage diversity among presenters and panelists with respect to gender, ethnicity, age, geographic location, expertise, and perspectives. 

Know Your Audience: Our AMERICANAFEST Conference attendees come from various sectors, including concert promotion, streaming services, record labels, rights management organizations, music lovers and more. It’s important to tailor your presentations to this varied audience.

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 3, 2025

Expenses:

  • There are no fees for submitting a proposal.
  • Please note that AMERICANAFEST does not cover per diem, honoraria, travel expenses, or hotel accommodations for speakers. Make sure your panelists are aware of this.

Thank you for considering sharing your insights and expertise with us. We look forward to your proposals!

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