The A3C Conference is the best event to network and learn from the innovators, entrepreneurs and music makers that shape hip-hop music and culture.
Over the 3-days A3C hosts dozens of panels, workshops, mixers, mentor sessions and interviews with hundreds of tastemakers, thought-leaders and industry experts.
A3C will be adding additional panels, sessions, interviews and events over the coming months.
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(In Alphabetical Order)
8Ball & MJG (Artists)
Abe Batshon (BeatStars, CEO)
Alvin Akintimehin (United Entertainment Group, Sr. Account Manager)
Amina Diop (The Diop Agency + Republic Records, CEO/ SVP of A&R)
Amir Abbassy (EMPIRE, Head of Content)
Amy Oraefo, Esq. (Amy Oraefo, P.C., Owner and Managing Attorney)
Anno Domini (Anno Domini Nation, CEO)
Askia Fountain (Mass Appeal Records, VP of A&R)
Asya Shein (Fusicology, President)
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins (B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, PC, Principal Attorney)
Beth B. Moore (The Beth B. Moore Law Firm, Entertainment Attorney)
Black Metaphor (Black Cloud Music Group, CEO)
Brandon 'Jinx' Jenkins (Complex + Tidal, On-Air Host/Producer/Writer/Photographer/DJ)
Bryan Calhoun (Pandora, Director)
Calvin Hill (Power of Publish, Founder)
Caroline Simionescu-Marin (XL Recordings, A&R Manager)
CashMoneyAp (CashMoneyAp, President)
Cherie Hu (Various, Music-Tech Writer)
Chris Atlas (Warner Bros.Records, SVP Marketing/Head of Urban Marketing)
Constantin Koehncke (Native Instruments, Director Marketing & Digital Services)
Cortez Bryant (Maverick, Manager)
DJ Pain 1 (Producer)
Dae Bogan (TuneRegistry, Founder & CEO)
Daniel Sander (Feature.fm, Head of Market Development)
David Ponte (Audiomack, Co-Founder & CMO)
Deko (Producer)
Dick Huey (Jaxsta, Head of Partnerships)
Dina Marto (Twelve Music & Studios, Owner & Founder)
Dreamlife (Producer)
Dylan Graham (Make Real Listen Real, Owner)
Ethiopia Habtemariam (Motown Records, President)
Fuse (808 Mafia, VP)
Goodie Mob (Artist)
Gregory K Burton Jr. (Milk and Cookies Festival, Founder)
J. Prince (Rap-A-Lot Records, CEO)
James Cruz (Cruz Control Marketing, President)
Janee Bolden (BOSSIP/BHM Digital, Managing Editor)
Jason Zerden (Stem Disintermedia, Artist Relations)
Jesse Flores (Ingrooves Music Group, Sr. Director of Label and Business Development)
Jonathan Strauss (Create Music Group, Founder / CEO)
Kato On The Track (NastyTrax Music, Founder)
Kerry Klassic Intecoo (Managing Partner)
Lee Morin, Esq. (MORIN Entertainment Law, Principal & Founder)
Lerae Funderburg (Funderburg Law, Managing Partner)
Lola Plaku (Lola Media Group, CEO/Owner)
Malita the Mogul (Mogul Mentality, Founder/CEO)
Marcus Cobb (Jammber, CEO)
Marcus Hollinger (Reach Records, VP of Marketing)
Mike & Keys (Producers)
Mike Boyd (VaynerMedia, Head of Music Partnerships & Artist Relations for Gary Vaynerchuk)
Nick Merich (Songlink, Co-Founder)
Nicole Johnson (Pandora, Industry Relations/Artist Marketing)
OG Parker (Producer)
Orlando McGhee (Roc Nation, SVP of A&R)
Philip Kaplan (DistroKid, CEO)
Phylicia Fant (Warner Bros. Records, SVP Media & Special Projects)
RZA (Producer/Director/Writer)
Rock Trembath (LANDR, Global Marketing Director)
Rodney Carmichael (NPR, Hip-Hop Journalist)
Ryan Leslie (SuperPhone, CEO and CoFounder)
Ryan Wilson (The Gathering Spot, CEO/Co-Founder)
Saji Girvan (Plug, Co-Founder + CEO)
Sheoyki Jones (Invest Atlanta, Program Manager of Creative Industries)
Smitti Boi (Live Rich Music, Producer)
Steve Stoute (United Masters + Translation, Founder and CEO)
The Cratez (Producer)
Thomas D. McLeod (Omni, CEO and Founder)
Timothy "timmhotep aku" Cornwall (Pitchfork, Senior Editor)
Uwonda Carter Scott (The Carter Law Firm, PC, Attorney/Owner)
Vickie Nauman (CrossBorderWorks, Founder)
Wayne Hampton (Create Music Group, Co-Founder/Chief Business Development Officer)
Yoh Phillips (DJBooth, Senior Writer)
Record Labels: Mass Appeal Records, Motown Records, Rap-A-Lot Records, Reach Records, Republic Records, Roc Nation, Warner Bros Records, XL Recordings & EMPIRE
Tech: LANDR, Stem, BeatStars, Jammber, Jaxsta, Omni, Songlink, Laylo, Feature.fm, SuperPhone, Plug, Tidal, Audiomack, DistroKid, Pandora, TuneRegistry, Plug, Songlink, United Masters, Ingrooves Music Group & Native Instruments
Media: Pitchfork, VaynerMedia, BOSSIP, DJBooth, Fusicology, Complex & NPR
Music Industry + more: Translation, Maverick, Intecoo, United Entertainment Group, The Gathering Spot, Translation, Twelve Music & Studios, CrossBorderWorks, Mike and Cookies Festival, Create Music Group, NastyTrax Music & Cruz Control Marketing
Artists & Managers
Artists connect with music industry innovators and icons to learn tips, trends and tools needed to take their career to the next level.
Producers & Beatmakers
Music producers network with peers and experiment with the newest hardware, software and technology.
Record labels and music companies on the forefront of the music industry connect to discuss tech, trends and cultivate growth.
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Meet innovators and discover disruptive technology impacting how music makers share, create, market and monetize music.
Founded in 2005, the A3C Festival & Conference has grown from a local showcase to become one of the largest annual gatherings for the hip-hop community reaching more than 35K people over 5-days. More than 1,000 artists, producers and DJs will perform in Atlanta between October 3-7, 2018 for the 14th annual A3C Festival & Conference.
The A3C Festival is a 2-day hip-hop festival in downtown Atlanta at the GA Freight Depot from Sat, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 7. The A3C Festival features 3 stages with dozens of performances, food trucks, live art and much more. It's a breeding ground for the next generation of stars while honoring the legends and trailblazers of hip-hop.
The A3C Conference is the premier event to network and learn from the innovators, entrepreneurs and music makers that shape hip-hop music and culture. A3C hosts dozens of panels, workshops, mixers, mentor sessions and interviews with hundreds of tastemakers, thought-leaders and industry experts.
Creator Complex: Fri, Oct 5
The Creator Complex is a one day experience that connects artists and producers with creative professionals to create valuable digital assets for free.
Action Summit: Thur, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 5
The Action Summit for Social Justice connects activists, academics and artists to discuss social justice challenges, learn from community leaders and develop actionable initiatives.