SOCAN HQ
Friday, March 28
Venue: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver – Fairview Ballroom
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Nominee Drop-in
SOCAN members nominated for a JUNO can drop in to pick up their special gift.
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | YMP Mentor Café
Roundtable discussions with industry leaders for Young Music Professionals (YMP) members.
Apply for membership at: youngmusicprofessionals.com/join
This industry event is invite-only.
6:00 PM | Room Closes
Saturday, March 29
Venue: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver – Kitsilano Ballroom ABC
10:00am – 11:00am | Deep Dive: Music Marketing & Monetization in a Social Media Era
- Mauricio Ruiz – CEO/Founder, 8 Til Faint/The Manager’s Playbook
- ROCHESTER – Artist/Songwriter/ Stay Sharp Music/DDHD Podcast/SOCAN Member
- Moderator: Lord Quest – Creative Executive, Black Music, SOCAN
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Nominee Drop-in
SOCAN members nominated for a JUNO can drop in to pick up their special gift.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Building Bridges: Navigating Sync & Licensing in the US Market
12:30 PM – Doors Open
Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, SOCAN, and the JUNOS at SOCAN HQ
Join the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, SOCAN and the JUNOS for a discussion with U.S.-based music supervisors and licensing executives to learn more about their active relationship with Canadian music industry, Canadian artists/creators and Canadian IP. Gain perspective into the current U.S. sync and licensing, trends and access points/strategies.
Speakers:
- Connie Howell – VP, Creative Music Strategy, Paramount
- Livy Rodriguez-Behar – Founder/Music Supervisor, Dreamboat Music
- Robert Kraft – SOCAN LA Composer Ambassador, CEO, Kraftbox Entertainment
- Yvonne Drazan – VP, Latin West Coast, Peermusic
- Moderator: Andre Galuban – Creative Industries Trade Commissioner – Head of Music, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
2:30 PM | Room Closes
Sunday, March 30
Venue: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver – Kitsilano Ballroom ABC
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | The Fine Print: AI, Catalogues & the Future of Music Rights
Join industry experts for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of music rights. This panel will explore how artificial intelligence, catalogue acquisitions, and shifting legal frameworks are shaping the future of the music industry. Gain insights from five leading lawyers and industry professionals on navigating the complexities of rights management, royalty structures, and protecting creative assets in a rapidly changing world.
Panelists:
- Fraser Turnbull – Legal Counsel, SOCAN
- Jessica Zagar – Partner, Cassels
- Matthew Gorman – Partner, Cox & Palmer Law
- Miro Oballa – Partner, Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland
- Susan Abramovitch – Partner/Head, Entertainment & Sports Law Group, Gowling WLG
- Moderator: Houtan Hodania – Creative Executive, East Coast, SOCAN
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Nominee Drop-in
SOCAN members nominated for a JUNO can drop in to pick up their special gift.
11:30am – 12:30pm | Mental Health Survey Update
Venue: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver – Kitsilano Ballroom ABC
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | S.A.C. Social @ SOCAN HQ: Celebrating the 2025 JUNO Awards
Presented by the Songwriters Association of Canada, this educational networking event offers an opportunity for the music community to connect before the JUNO Awards broadcast. The event includes appetizers, drinks, and a featured DJ set by JUNO nominee Priori.
Schedule:
- 11:30 AM – Doors Open
- 12:00 PM – Mental Health Survey Update with Revelios
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Industry Mixer
This industry event is invite-only.
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Industry Mixer
Venue: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver – Fairview Ballroom