PA Presenters 2024 Spring Retreat.

Networking/Pitching/Learning/Dining/Exploration/Fun & Games!

The PA Presenters June convening is a retreat-focused getaway centering on stellar professional development, interactive networking, and self-care for presenters, artists, agents, and managers from Pennsylvania, the surrounding states in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and beyond.

PHILADELPHIA, PA
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024

MAIN VENUE and Registration
WARWICK HOTEL RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
220 S 17TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA

$209.00 Signature King Room  
TAP Here to Book Your Room Today

ANCILLARY VENUES
Hamilton Garden at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Koresh Dance Company
2002 Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Sunday- June 9 - “Convene & Converse”   

    -Being present with arts colleagues
2 pm – 4 pm Conference Registration/Check-In     
3 pm – 4 pm New Colleague Welcome & Orientation
4 pm – 6 pm Opening Reception
6 pm – 8 pm Dine-Arounds
8 pm - 11 pm Social Gatherings – Choose Your Adventure

Monday, June 10: “Discourse & Discovery”   
-Today’s issues / Performance Opportunity
8 am – 10 am Conference Registration/Check-In
8 am – 9 am Walk & Talk Around Philly
9 am – 9:45 am Wellness Gathering
10:15 am – 11:45 am Plenary: Philadelphia Welcome & Keynote Speaker
11:45 am – 12 pm Break
12 pm – 1:15 pm Networking Lunch (included with registration)
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm Plenary: The A.I. Explosion
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Pitch Session 1
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Plenary: Human Library of Arts Professionals
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Pitch Session 2
5:30 pm – 6 pm Break
6 pm – 8 pm Dine-Arounds
8 pm - 11 pm Social Gatherings – Choose Your Adventure

Tuesday, June 11: “Inspiration & Growth”    -Successes happening in today’s market
8 am – 10 am Conference Registration/Check-In
8 am – 9 am Walk & Talk Around Philly
9 am – 9:45 am Wellness Gathering
10:15 am – 11:45 am Learning Sessions:
Room A -- Unearned Income/Fundraising & Grants
Room B -- Copyright Laws for Creators
11:45 am – 1 pm Lunch on your own
1 pm – 2:15 pm Learning Sessions:
Room A -- Commissioning & Block Booking
Room B -- Trolls, Stalkers, and Sexual Harassment on the Road
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Room A -- Pitch Session 3
Room B -- Beginner Yoga with Rosemary Scalise - Sponsored by SHARP Dance
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Learning Sessions:
Room A -- Effective Social Media Marketing in 2024
Room B -- Tour & Agent Readiness for Artists
4:45 pm – 5 pm Break
5 pm – 5:30 pm
Room A -- Pitch Session 4
Room B -- Chair Yoga for Beginners
5:30 pm – 6 pm Break
6 pm – 8 pm Dine-Arounds
8 pm - 11 pm Social Gatherings – Choose Your Adventure

Wednesday, June 12: “Taking Care of Business”
    -Annual Meeting/Networking
8 am – 9 am Walk & Talk Around Philly
9:45 am – 10:15 am Annual Member Meeting
10:15 am – 11 am Closing Plenary & Performance
11 am – 12 pm Break / Hotel Check-Out
12 pm – 1 pm Dine-Arounds
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  Board Meeting & Lunch*
    *For PA Presenter Board Members only

THANK YOU TO OUR GROWING LIST OF SPONSORS!

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts
KORESH Dance
Gail Boyd Artists Management
IMG Artists