Music, technology, and cocktails – what could be better? Maybe the fact that it’s happening in one of my favorite cities of all time. And at a great location to boot!
In a couple of weeks I’ll be heading north to attend the annual Bandwidth Conference happening at the Kennedy School in Portland, a joint venue and hotel that also serves as a significant cultural landmark. The school, owned by the McMenamin brothers, is part of a chain of quirky microbreweries, music venues, and historic hotels specific to the Pacific Northwest. Each venue is markedly unique — including the Kennedy School, formerly an elementary school dating all the way back to 1915.
The Bandwidth Conference brings together select individuals in the digital music space to encourage thoughtful discussion about the state of our industry. Topics to be covered include new media, marketing, and digital trends and technologies. Attendees are invited on a case-by-case basis — the invites are intentionally curated — with the goal of producing quality conversations for attendees to learn more about the issues that matter most to them.
From the site:
Bandwidth 2012 will focus on current trends and innovations in the industry. We’ll also feature some sessions focused on the theme “Fast Forward” — reaching beyond the imminent changes in the industry, technologies and culture. “Fast Forward” will examine what comes beyond simply “next,” considering the longview and the impact on our work today.
Bandwidth features inclusive, boardroom-sized conversations led by music, technology and digital leaders. That’s right – no large panels. These are discussions where you’re sitting at the same table with exciting thought leaders and an intimate group of bonafide music and industry professionals.
Personally, I’m really looking forward to making new connections and discussing what’s next. In a time of significant technological change, I can’t wait to take it all in and report back to you with my findings!
-Nic.
*If you work in digital music and are interested in attending, make sure to e-mail me for a discount code along with a special sign-up link.