(CelebrityAccess) — Women in Music (WIM) has unveiled the details of its annual Virtual Summit, scheduled for January 15–17, 2025. This three-day virtual event aims to spotlight the experiences of women in the live entertainment industry and will feature a keynote address from Neon Coast’s Martha Earls.
“We are delighted to kick off our 40th year in service to the music industry with our fourth annual WIM Summit as we bring together more of the brightest minds and boldest voices to inspire, educate, and create lasting change,” said Nicole Barsalona, President of Women in Music. “Our goal is to create a transformative experience where attendees make meaningful connections, build their network and safety net, feel empowered in their leadership, and equipped to navigate and shape the future of our industry.”
Key Initiatives and Resources
The summit will include sessions on the WIM Workplace Initiative, featuring a survey to inform the forthcoming “WIM Best Places to Work” lists, set for publication in May. Additionally, the event will introduce WIM Safe(r) Spaces, a resource and training program focused on fostering safer environments for women in the music industry. These programs will be accompanied by sessions catering to a broad audience, from seasoned executives to collegiate members.
Summit Schedule
Day 1: Educate (Wednesday, January 15) The opening day emphasizes education and career development, with sessions such as:
- Female Founders: From Bootstrapped to Venture-Backed, featuring entrepreneurial success stories.
- Money Matters, a workshop on finance and investing.
- Artist Services + Management Pros: Strategies for Breaking Through and Turning Followers Into Fans, offering insights from content creators and marketers. Participants can also engage in hosted discussions within the WIM Community Hub. The day concludes with an inspiring keynote by a yet-to-be-announced co-founder and COO.
Day 2: Empower (Thursday, January 16) Dedicated to empowerment and advocacy, the second day includes:
- Training sessions from WIM Safe(r) Spaces partners.
- Protecting Your Mental Health, in collaboration with Backline.care.
- Empowering Allies, presented with Here for the Music. A roundtable from the WIM Workplace Initiative will address workplace safety and advocacy. Martha Earls’ keynote will inspire attendees with strategies for reclaiming power and redefining success.
Day 3: Advance (Friday, January 17) The final day focuses on professional advancement, featuring:
- Recruiting Roadmap, with an executive recruiter.
- Job Search Success: Tips for Landing Your Dream Job, addressing strategies for navigating career transitions.
- Making VP, a panel moderated by Mandy Gabriel (VP of Film, TV & Advertising at Universal Music Publishing Group), discussing pivotal career transitions and leadership strategies.
This year’s WIM Virtual Summit promises to be a cornerstone event, providing tools, insights, and inspiration for women to thrive in the music industry.
