THINK
Join leaders and enthusiasts in electronic music, media and technology for a series of presentations, workshops, demos, panels and performances.
AGENDA
October 2
11:00a Registration, Exhibitor Hall & Meeting Room opens
12:00p - 1:00p Lunch (box lunches available)
1:00p - 4:00p Studio Tips and Tricks
PANELS
1:00p - 2:00p How to Build a Successful Production Company
2:00p - 3:00p Truth about Physical & the Future of Digital Distribution
3:15p - 4:15p Building your Brand Online
4:30p - 5:30p Inside Game Audio
2:00p - 5:00p Artist Performances
5:30p - 7:00p Networking Mixer
7:00p - 11:00p Test Press
October 3
11:00a Registration, Exhibitor Hall & Meeting Room opens
12:00p - 1:00p Lunch (box lunches available)
1:00p - 4:00p Studio Tips and Tricks
PANELS
1:00p - 2:00p The Politics of Entertainment
2:30p - 3:30p Music, Technology and Social Activism
3:10p - 4:10p Where is the Future of DJing Going & Can We Keep Up
4:20p - 5:20p Impact of New Technology on the Aesthetic of Music Making
2:00p - 5:00p Artist Performances
5:30p - 7:00p Networking Mixer
PANELS
October 2
How to Build a Successful Production Company
1:00p - 2:00p
Watch top promoters (from clubs to arenas), talk about the world of event production and how to build a successful company and throw a tight party.
Laura Fraenza (Special Events Director, SF Entertainment Commission) MODERATOR
Sarah Aldinger (Jay Siegan Presents/Red Devil Lounge)
Jason Sperling (Skills SJ Workshop/Producer, LoveFest Afterparty)
George Karpaty (Ruby Skye)
Lee Smith (Live Nation)
Truth about Physical & the Future of Digital Distribution
2:00p - 3:00p
There are multiple options when it comes to getting your music out there. With physical becoming more and more difficult to manufacture and sell globally coupled with the rapid growth rates of digital, the market landscape is changing. Learn the ins and outs of both physical & digital distribution and how to take advantage of both in today's world market.
Kurt Kunselman (Chameleon Music/IDCDigital) (MODERATOR)
Steffen Franz (Independent Distribution Collective/Pyramind) (MODERATOR)
Neil Schield (Consultant, Mobile Distribution/Business Development)
Peter Wohelski (Label Manager, Americas, Beatport)
Pierce Stacy (Attorney, IODA)
Jeff Straw (Licensing Director, INgrooves)
Building your Brand Online
3:15p - 4:15p
Building your brand as a DJ or label today is all about online and there are many options out there that enable you to reach a global audience for little to no cost. From podcasting to internet radio to social networks and other forms of digital marketing and promotion, this panel of experts tells you how to make the most of the opportunities in today's landscape.
Craig Hordlow (Chief Strategist, Red Bricks Media) MODERATOR
Cez Goncalves (Sr. Product Manager and A&R, Rock River/Podcaster, JustGoodMusic/Host, Friday Night Session)
Rusty Hodge (DJ & GM, SomaFM)
Kurt Wolff (Senior Product Manager, Juke.com)
Adam Rabinovitz (Sr. Director of Marketing, IODA)
Inside Game Audio
4:30p - 5:30p
Some of the top audio directors and executives talk about current generation challenges, opportunities, and what they wish for most. Part rant / part think-tank, this panel provides a stark look at game audio production management – and provides a rare glimpse into the thoughts and minds of some of the industry's top execs.
Paul Lipson (President, Game Audio Network Guild) (MODERATOR)
Chuck Doud (Director of Music, Sony Computer Entertainment America)
Emily Ridgway (Sr Sound Manager, Double Fine)
Matt Tullis (Director of Game Technology, Dolby)
Jesse Harlin (Music Supervisor, LucasArts)
October 3
The Politics of Entertainment
1:00p - 2:00p
Annual summit for local, national, and international outdoor event producers to discuss issues related to outdoor events and what is working in cities around the world.
Terrance Alan (Founding President, SF Entertainment Commission) (MODERATOR)
Liam Shy (SF Youth Commissioner in 2003, Music Producer and DJ)
Will Rowan (Pacific Art Collective)
Nathan Purkiss (Political Director, saveSFculture Coalition)
Jocelyn Kane (Deputy Director, SF Entertainment Commission)
Music, Technology and Social Activism
2:30p - 3:30p
Let's face it, we are in very serious times and we need to use all means necessary to activate our community. Come discuss what we can do to make a difference in the world today using electronic music and technology to secure a brighter future tomorrow.
Tim Pratt (Writer/DJ, Technology & Music) MODERATOR
Lauren Segal-Avenna (Director, NextAid)
Mike Zuckerman (Director of Sustainability, Temple SF)
Darian Rodriguez Heyman (Executive Director, Craigslist Foundation)
Sloane Berrent (Director of Business Development, Causecast.org)
Chris Wiedmann (Giveback.net)
Where is the Future of DJing Going & Can We Keep Up
3:10p - 4:10p
With the next generation of DJ's being introduced to technology at an early age, what will the future of DJ'ing look like? Will hardware disappear entirely? Will controllerism replace turntablism? As music technology continues to evolve at light speeds, this interactive discussion will ask the question, where will DJ'ing be in 10 years?
DJ Ean Golden (Writer, Digital DJ column in Remix magazine/ Editor, djtechtools.com) (MODERATOR)
Bill Mitsakos (Serato)
Kush Arora (Producer & DJ)
Trevor Simpson (radio host & DJ)
DJ ERock (radio host & DJ)
Impact of New Technology on the Aesthetic of Music Making
4:20p - 5:20p
How to pick the right gear to create your signature sound and build your aesthetic without getting lost in the technology.
Gregory J. Gordon (CEO, Pyramind) (MODERATOR)
Count (Owner, Vertebrae Productions)
Gerhard Behles (CEO and Founder, Ableton)
David Starfire (Six Degrees Recording Artist)
Kid Beyond (artist)
Carmen Rizzo (Rizz Productions/Grammy Nominated Producer)
OTHER SUMMIT EVENTS
Studio Tips and Tricks In The HD Studio at Pyramind
October 2
1 PM Matt Donner: Mixing Tips with Protools
2 PM Dave Earl aka SF Logic Ninja: "Using Sidechaining and Synths" with Apple's Logic Pro
3 PM Steve Heithecker: Hot Tips using Reason 4.0
October 3
1 PM Steve Heithecker: 5.1 Surround Mixing with Reason & Protools
2 PM Bryan Dale: Elastic Audio and Time Stretching with Protools 7.4
3 PM Timo Preece aka Gravity Terminal: Live 7 demo on "Enhancing Creativity with Dummy Clips"
Artist Performances
October 2
2pm Lucid Mechanism
3pm Electrofunkadelica featuring Shaunna Hall and Kevin Carnes
4pm Marrow
October 3
2pm Sonicbloom
3pm Goddess Alchemy Project
4pm Apostle featuring DJ Quest
Test Press
October 2 : 7:00p-11:-00p
Panelists:
Jeff Straw (Licensing Director, InGrooves) MODERATOR
Rashida Clendening (Audio Angel) MODERATOR
Mike Bee (New Product Buyer, Amoeba / Co-Host, Friday Night Session)
Tomas Palermo (Freelance Writer, SF Weekly/XLR8R)
Eric Gordon (Dance Channel Producer, IndieFeed Networks)
GCS Summit Pass Clubs
Get free entry and a complimentary beverage to the following clubs with your Summit Pass. Club events are 21+.
Bar On Castro
456 Castro St (b/w 17th & 18th)
Cat Club
1190 Folsom @ 8th St
Glas Kat
520 4th St @ Bryant & Brannan
Lime
2247 Market between Noe & Sanchez
Mars
798 Brannan St @ 7th
Mighty
119 Utah St
Mist
316 11th St
Mission Rock
817 Terry Francois Blvd
Suede
383 Bay St
SupperClub
657 Harrison between 2nd & 3rd St.
Temple
540 Howard St betwee 1st St & James Lick Fwy)
VENUE INFORMATION
GCS "Think" segments will be held at Pyramind (www.pyramind.com), San Francisco's leading media, music production and educational facility located south of Market.
Pyramind
880 Folsom Street
Between 4th and 5th Streets
San Francisco, CA
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