Time                   What                Panel

8-10:00AM          Registration        The Slap Factory & Early Bird Special

10:00AM             Introduction        Surprise Key Note Speaker

10:25AM             1st Panel            Sound Check
An expert panel of audio engineers and professionals will discuss the latest trends and technological developments in studio gear and recording techniques to help you create superior sounding tracks.

11:30AM             2nd Panel           Making Money With Your Music
Our legal experts and experienced industry professionals will share their insight, expertise, and advice on how to protect yourself from getting ripped off, and profit from your music through publishing, music licensing, and other streams of income.

12:35PM             50 Minute Lunch

1:30PM               30 minutes          Open beat battle

2:00PM               3rd Panel            Getting In The Mix
Our high profile djs and radio personalities will discuss the ins and outs of their industries and offer tips on how to get radio airplay, and stand out and succeed as a dj in a highly marketplace.

3:00PM               4th Panel            Working With Managers To Achieve Your Goals
Most artists think they need a manager, but do you really? Do you know what managers actually do? And most importantly, can they really help you succeed? Those questions and many others will be answered by our panel of seasoned managers and artist representatives.

4:00PM               5th Panel            Beats & Rhymes As A Business
Trying to succeed as a music producer is difficult and challenging. This panel will provide you with an overview of the legal and business aspects of producing music for others; building a successful track record; and getting placement with major acts. If you are an up-and-coming producer you do NOT want to miss this panel.

5:00PM               6th Panel            The Truth About A&R
Does A&R still exist? What does today's A&R professional do for music artists? How can an A&R rep help an independent artist? What are the best ways of reaching A&R reps? Are there companies that offer legitimate A&R services? These questions and many others will be answered during this panel.

6:00 - 6:45PM               BREAK

7:00PM               7th Panel            Producer's Brainstorming Session
Our star producers discuss their professional challenges, ways in which up-and-coming producers can get into the game, how to find and build a client roster, dealing with paperwork, and getting paid

8:00PM               30 Minutes         Honorary Producer Award Presentation
This time will be to honor the celebrity producers for their work and for paving the way for others here in the Bay Area.
   
8:35PM               iStandard Producer Showcase
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The Cathedral Hill Hotel in San Francisco is the official host hotel for BAPC 2009 1st annual conference.

The Cathedral Hill Hotel is not only a historic San Francisco hotel, it is also a hotel that has something for both the leisure and the business traveler an on-site indoor garage, a California-inspired restaurant, heated pool, business center and fitness room.

In the hotel's Jack Tar restaurant, the executive chef and renowned beer chef Bruce Paton has specially designed a dinner menu that pairs fine wine and beer with California cuisine.

Enjoy the California sun from our garden patio and outdoor heated pool. For the fit and fabulous, a workout room is available 24 hours a day.
Covered Parking.

Discounted on-site guest parking available in our covered 4 story garage.

This venue is open to all ages and there is no dress code.  No video cameras will be allowed in the conference room, but they can use them in the sponsor area.