2024 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 29
(All times in Pacific Time. Schedule subject to change.)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
Pre-Conference Symposium - Conexiones sin Fronteras, Connection without Borders
9:30 am Arrive in Tijuana
10:00 am Shared brunch
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm Professional development sessions and networking opportunities
6:30 pm Return to San Diego
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
Registration / Info Desk Open 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
8:30 am - 9:45 am The Land You’re On (separate registration; includes breakfast)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Making the Arts Accessible to All: Disability Seen and Unseen (sponsored by Edmonds Center for the Arts)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm WAA’s Up, San Diego! (pre-conference field trips organized by the host committee)
Casual and fun off-site excursions planned by our San Diego Host Committee! (For those who will be arriving early.) It's free to participate in an excursion with your conference registration, but a separate RSVP is required. More information is here.
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Option 1: Censorship Town Hall
Option 2: Latine, Beyond the Pitch
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Option 1: Pitch NOW
Option 3: Off the Couch and Into Your Venue
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Opening Plenary & Keynote Address (co-sponsored by AudienceView and UCSB Arts & Lectures)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dine-arounds or dinner on your own w/ Pool Time
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Conexiones Reception - by invitation only (sponsored by AKA Productions)
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception! (sponsored by IMG Artists)
7:00 pm - 9:10 pm Juried Showcase Program #1
9:30 pm - 12:00 am Independent Showcasing
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
Registration / Info Desk Open 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
7:00 am - 11:00 am Exhibitor load-in
8:00 am - 9:00 am Coffee-and-Bagels-While-They-Last (sponsored by CAMI Music)
8:30 am - 9:45 am (Concurrent Sessions)
Option 1: Ditch the Pitch
Option 2: Culture of Care Forum
Option 3: Leveraging Livestreams for Access, Audiences, and Engagement: Part I
10:00 am - 11:15 am (Concurrent Sessions)
Option 1: Amplified (sponsored by ASYMM Digital)
Option 2: Collaborative Marketing - How Agents & Artists Can Support Presenters
Option 3: Latine Mujeres Leadership Circle: Unlocking the Trailblazer Within
11:15 am - 11:45 am Lunch on the Lawn (optional Showcase Box Lunch add-on)
11:45 am - 1:30 pm Juried Showcase Program #2
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open (hospitality break at 3:30)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner on your own w/ Pool Time
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Happy Half (sponsored by AudienceView)
This 30-minute hosted "happy hour" provides a quick social touch-point before delegates enjoy on-site showcases.
7:45 pm - 11:00 pm Independent Showcasing
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
Registration / Info Desk Open 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
8:00 am - 9:00 am Coffee-and-Bagels-While-They-Last (sponsored by Wasserman Music)
8:00 am - 9:00 am Coffee ‘n’ Cruise
For one hour this morning, the exhibit hall will be open to presenters only to wander freely and leisurely browse exhibit spaces in a relaxed, quiet atmosphere, and without the constraints of appointments.
8:30 am - 9:45 am (Concurrent Sessions)
Option 1: NAPAMA Membership Meeting
Option 2: Performing Arts Readiness: Succession Planning Project Findings & Resource Preview
Option 4: Harnessing AI for Enhanced Audience Insights and Personalization
10:00 am - 11:15 am (Concurrent Sessions)
Option 1: Growing from Within
Option 2: Cultivating Latine Audiences Through Dance and Music
Option 3: Beyond Cirque
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony (sponsored by FLi Artists) OR lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open (hospitality break @ 3:30)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner on your own w/ Pool Time
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Happy Half (sponsored by the San Diego Host Committee)
This 30-minute hosted "happy hour" provides a quick social touch-point before delegates enjoy on-site showcases.
7:45 pm - 11:00 pm Independent Showcasing
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Registration / Info Desk Open 8:00 am – 11:00 am
8:30 am - 9:50 am WAA Membership Meeting w/ breakfast included (sponsored by Seattle Theatre Group)
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Consortia Meetings
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm WAA’s Next?
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Closing Night Pool Party