Places to Go, Things to Do

This year is quickly running out and so too is your time to RSVP for the 2009 TAXI Road Rally coming up in November. That's November, people... next month. So get to it, OK? Meantime, here's what's happening around the country: OCTOBER
6		Billboard Mobile Entertainment Live San Francisco, California 646-654-4660 www.DynamicProducer.com Simply put, this seminar will explore how today's advances in technology have changed the music industry. Interviews, panel discussions, keynote addresses (from Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy), and case studies will give you insight into the future of tech. Great for networking.
7-8		Digital Music Forum West Los Angeles, California 310-855-0033 www.digitalmusicforum.com Now in its fourth year, you'll be privy to meeting more than 300 industry professionals as the gather to impart their collective knowledge. Topics of discussion to include the state of the digital nation, mobile apps, the future of Internet radio, the digital copyright debate, games and music, the evolution of music blogs, and plenty more. Definitely worth attending.
9-12		127th AES Convention New York, New York 212-661-8528 www.aes.org For more than 60 years, the AES convention has been the leader in audio professional gatherings with attendees representing more than 100 countries worldwide. Tutorials, workshops and the special trade show are highlights. Plenty of business opportunities here.
14-17		Ontario Council of Folk Festivals London, Ontario, Canada 866-292-6233 www.ocff.ca Now in its 23rd year, the OCFF is the key event representing folk, roots, and traditional music. Speakers, seminars, performer showcases and cool jam sessions highlight this exciting three-day event. You can expect close to 1,000 in attendance so bring plenty of business cards!
29-30		Billboard Film/TV Music Conference Los Angeles, California 646-654-4660 www.billboardevents.com Learn how to get your original songs into TV, films, commercials, video games, and more. Spend quality one-on-one time with industry pros. Who'll be there? Actors, directors, agents, music supervisors, songwriters, publishers, and more. Highlight of this event will be a discussion on how the people behind the 2.1 million-selling soundtrack to Twilight put the entire package together. Not to be missed!