Conference schedule

Thursday May 29th, 2025 (Location: Parkview at Cascades)

6 PM - 7 PM | A Conversation with Brenda Gilbert for women only hosted by WOMB

7 PM - 8 PM | Opening Reception and WOMB Catalyst Awards

8 PM – 10PM | "Artist The Lock-In" Showcase Semifinals

Friday May 30th, 2025 (Location: TNL Performing Arts Center)

8:30 – 10AM | Welcome/Continental Networking Breakfast

10:00AM - 11:30 AM | Panel Session: Sync Licensing Opportunities

11:45AM - 1PM | Power Networking Luncheon

1:15PM – 2:45PM | Panel Session: Radio Strategies for Independent Artists

3PM - 4:30PM | Panel Session: The Producer's Panel

7:30PM - 10PM | "Producer Lock-In" - Mixer With Kato On the Track at Goldie Sounds Studios

7:30 PM - 10PM | "Songwriter Lock-In" - Collab Session IMB with Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Saturday May 31st, 2025 (Location: TNL Performing Arts Center)

8:30AM - 10:30AM | Power Networking Breakfast: Up Close and Personal by reservation

11:30PM – 1:00PM | " Exclusive Panel Session: Artist Development and A&R Insights

1:30PM – 3:30PM | "The Lock-In" Artist Showcase Finale

3:30PM | Closing Remarks and Conference Wrap-Up

Speakers

Brenda Gilbert

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

A Part of Oscar Winning Projects

Co Founder of BRON Media

@brendagilbert

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Grammy Award winning/multi platinum Producer/Songwriter

@fredjerkins

Derek Harper

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Kato On The Track

Radio Programmer & Strategist

Radio ONE

@derekharperatl

Kato On The Track

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Kato On The Track

Top 5 Most Viral Producer

@katoproducer

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Pandora Music Programmer for R&B, African, Caribbean music

@yan.snead

Damon Stewart

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

President of Urban/Pop Music at IGA Talent Mgmt.

@damon_iga

Meta Washington

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Meta Washington

Award Winning Radio Host

Sirius XM Channel 64

@meta.washington

Tracy Bethea

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Meta Washington

Programmer & Award Winning Radio Announcer - iHeart Radio

@tracybethea

TJ Chapman

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Industry Mastermind

@tjsdjs

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Grammy Winning Producer

@magnedo7

Brett Engel

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Celeste Debro

Producer & Songwriter

@thiccjamesbeats

Celeste Debro

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Celeste Debro

Talent Manager & Music Supervisor at Tyler Perry Studios

@celestedebro

Adrian Dickey

Award Winning Producer & Mixing Engineer

@adee360

Shane Foster

Adrian Dickey

10 Time Billboard Charting Producer & Artist Manager

@iamshanefoster

DJ Demp

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Warren

Producer & Songwriter

@djdemp

Adrian Warren

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Warren

President and CEO of Vessels Entertainment

@mrawarren

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@imbusiness.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Where will the conference take place?

Conference wil be held in Tallahassee, FL

DAY 1- Parkview at Cascades 414 E. Bloxham St. Tallahassee, FL

DAY 2&3 - TNL Performing Arts Center 1533 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL

Are meals provided?

Yes. With general admission, food is provided at the Networking Reception on Thursday

Continental Breakfast and Networking Luncheon on Friday.

What happens if I’m unable to attend after registering?

If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to someone else. Email us at info@imbusiness.org to let us know who you would like to attend in your place.

What does my registration include?

Conference registrations include all general panel sessions, Networking Reception on Thursday, Continental Breakfast and Networking Luncheon on Friday, Artist Lock-in Showcase Semi-Finals and Finale.

Upgraded experiences are available for an additional cost.

Can registrants bring guests?

All guests must purchase a conference registraion in order to attend.

How can I see the recap from last year's conference?

Check out highlights from 2024 here: imbusiness.org/imb-conference-2024

Conference schedule

Thursday May 29th, 2025 (Location: Parkview at Cascades)

Friday May 30th, 2025 (Location: TNL Performing Arts Center)

Saturday May 31st, 2025 (Location: TNL Performing Arts Center)

Speakers

Brenda Gilbert

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Derek Harper

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Kato On The Track

Kato On The Track

Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins

Kato On The Track

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Damon Stewart

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Meta Washington

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Meta Washington

Tracy Bethea

Tatiana “Yan” Snead

Meta Washington

TJ Chapman

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Brett Engel

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Celeste Debro

Celeste Debro

Michael "Magnedo7" Crawford

Celeste Debro

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Dickey

Shane Foster

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Dickey

DJ Demp

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Warren

Adrian Warren

Adrian Dickey

Adrian Warren

Frequently Asked Questions

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