The very first Chicago Music Summit is happening this Friday, September 20th. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, this new music industry conference will feature more than 20 panels and over 100 speakers, including a keynote address by Chicago native, hip-hop artist Common.

Our CEO David Dufresne is among those music industry professionals who has been invited to speak at the event. Here’s where you’ll be able to find him:

Website Demolition Derby
Friday, September 20
11:30am-12:30pm

David will host and moderate a Website Demolition Derby where he will be joined by Brian Schopfel (Co‐Founder, Eyes & Ears) Jamie Ludwig (Rock Editor of ChicagoMusic.org) and Joe Delci (Webmaster, CIMM Fest). The panel will offer live critiques of band websites, where each site’s design, organization, content and functionality will be assessed. The event takes place at the Claudia Cassidy Theater (2nd Fl. North) Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington).


*Please note: The Chicago Music Summit 2013 is actually at capacity and registration is closed. However, a limited number of badges will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:30am on the day of the event.

And although David will only be in Chicago very briefly, hopefully he’ll get a chance to enjoy some classic Chicago foods while he’s there...

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Stay tuned to our blog, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages for more updates about upcoming events this Fall including in Montreal, Boston, Toronto, Paris, Wales, and Los Angeles!