Bandwidth is an invite-only gathering of music executives. We limit the number of people that can attend, require an invitation, and keep it small to encourage connections and conversation. There are no panels at Bandwidth. Instead we focus on discussions between the session leader and everyone in the room.

Bandwidth 2014 will be held in Palm Springs, California November 16 - 18. To accommodate flights, we'll be starting the evening of Sunday, November 16th and wrap up at noon on Tuesday, November 18th. In between we'll focus on the evolving music experience, particularly on how music is discovered, consumed, and monetized. We'll also discuss the longview of the industry, innovative approaches, and the technological shifts and developments that will impact user experience, business models and future strategies.

When and where is Bandwidth?

Bandwidth starts at 5:00pm on Sunday, November 16th, and ends at noon on Tuesday, November 18th. We'll be in Palm Springs at the Ace Hotel. Hotel rates and information will be sent upon registration.

What segment of the industry attends?

Bandwidth is geared towards those in Marketing, New Media, New Products, Digital and Fan to Consumer Music and Entertainment, as well as any executive interested in the changing landscape and upcoming innovations and trends.

Is Press invited?

No. In order to encourage an atmosphere of open conversation, we do not invite or allow press. Along those lines, we ask that attendees not post/blog/tweet/etc specifics about what is discussed in sessions or quote their fellow attendees without permission.

How do I get an invite?

This year all invites are being directly extended. In order to make the conversations as productive as possible, we restrict who can attend to people actively working in the industry at a level that is on par with the other attendees - that generally means executives from relevant companies or individuals with a national or international presence.

If you feel you fall into this group and would like us to consider you or someone from your company, please contact us at info@bandwidthconference.com.

How many people attend?

We limit the group to under 150 attendees. This size contributes to the connections - we're able to keep discussions to a manageable size, and there's plenty of opportunity to spend some quality time with others in sessions, at meals, and during our social events.

How much does it cost to attend?

Registration is $575 through November 11. After that, the rate will be $675. This includes the kick off cocktails and dinner on Sunday night, lunch on Monday, and evening cocktail event Monday night. It doesn't include the hotel, but we have some great rates at the Ace (info will be sent upon registration).

Where can I see the sessions? How many of them are there?

Generally we'll have two sessions run concurrently. Yes it makes it hard to choose - that is a good thing. We'll begin posting sessions as we approve them.

Who Is Attending?

Companies attending this year include Warner Bros, Pandora, Rhapsody, Nettwerk, Vanguard Records, Interscope, Elektra, Sumerian Records, Barsuk, Concord Music Group, Spalding Entertainment, BMI, Rumblefish, Gracenote, TuneIn, BlackBox, Stingray Digital, Spinnin' Records, Zeitgeist Artist Management, BFM Digital, as well as many others (some we are not allowed to list).

How long has Bandwidth been around?

The first Bandwidth was held in 2000, and then every year since 2006. We've changed over the years - initially we were like most conferences with panels and open registration. Over the years, we noticed people were drawn to our discussion sessions, and eventually we moved completely over to that format. We now require an invitation or approval to attend in order to ensure peer-based interactions in a moving music forward environment.

Who are some of your past attendees?

This is a very partial list of companies that have attended in the past: Warner Bros Records | MTV | Spotify | YouTube | Beggars Group | GraceNote | MOG | Zeitgeist Artist management | Nettwerk Music Group | Pandora | Verizon | Fat Wreck Chords | Sub Pop Records | Another Planet Entertainment | 42 Entertainment | Chop Shop | Epitaph | Cisco | Atom Factory | Superfly Presents | Sony Network Entertainment | Rdio | Harry Fox Agency | Facebook | Echo Nest | Big Machine | Borman Entertainment | The Collective | The Orchard | eMusic | Yelp | TopSpin | Atlantic Records | Barsuk | East End Management | Ticketfly | Merlin | Twitter | Silva Artist Management | JamBase | Interscope | UMGD | Elektra | and many others.

Are there sponsorship opportunities?

But of course! The sponsorship doc is here or contact us at info@bandwidthconference.com.

If you received an invite and have a code, you can register at Eventbrite. Registration is $575 through November 1 and includes the sessions, dinner on Sunday and evening cocktail events, and lunch on Monday.

If you do not have an invite or code, you will need to contact us for consideration at info@bandwidthconference.com. Due to the conversational focus of the event, we limit registration to those actively working in the industry at an company or entity with national or international recognition. Please read the FAQ for further information about attending Bandwidth.

If you register using a code that is not yours or without an invite, and we determine you are not eligible to attend, your registration will be cancelled and your registration will be refunded less any fees charged by Eventbrite. We will not be responsible for any travel arrangements.

Cancellation Policy and the not so small fine print: More than 90 days before event: Full refund any less Eventbrite fees. 60 to 90 days before event: 50% of your registration fee or we will transfer your registration to a music industry colleague that is approved to attend. Less than 60 days: We'll transfer your registration to a music industry colleague that is approved to attend.

All speakers and times subject to change. In order to encourage an atmosphere of open conversation, we do not invite or allow press. Along those lines, we ask that attendees not post/blog/tweet/etc specifics about what is discussed in sessions or quote their fellow attendees without permission. Anyone found doing so may be asked to leave.