Q: What does my Music Biz badge give me access to?
Your Music Biz badge grants you access to all programming and events on the official Music Biz 2025 agenda from Monday, May 12th through Thursday, May 15th. Food-and-beverage events, such as the State Of The Industry Breakfast, the Bizzy Awards Dinner and the Bizzys After-Party, have limited seats. Attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and doors for these events will open 15 minutes before their posted start time. 

Q: Where do panels & programming at Music Biz take place?
All official Music Biz 2025 programming will take place on the first and second floors of the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta, specifically the Chancellor Meeting Room, Kennsaw Ballroom, Highlands Ballroom, Habershaw Ballroom and the Grand Ballroom. Be sure to utilize the Map on the Music Biz 2025 Events app to help navigate on-site at the hotel.

Q: How do I access the 2025 Conference schedule?
The public version of the schedule can be accessed at all times here.

Q: Is there a map of the Conference layout that I can access?
CLICK HERE to view or download a map of this year’s host hotel, the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.

Q: Where is the (a specific company’s) suite/meeting room?
We are not able to provide information on company meeting rooms. You will need to contact that specific group for more information. 

Q: Are there any areas to hang out, relax, or get some work done?
This year we have the Music Biz Community Lounge & Partnership Hub, which is located right outside of the Grand Ballroom and Habershaw Ballroom on the second floor of the Renaissance. Additional seating areas can be found in the first floor lobby and coffee shop.

Q: Where can I grab breakfast/lunch at the hotel?
On-site at the hotel there are a few options to choose from! For table service, there is Tosca Blu or 2450. For quick bites and coffee, visit the café KOFI. All are located on the first floor.

Q: I plan on attending the State Of The Industry Breakfast and/or The Bizzy Awards Dinner and have a dietary allergy/restriction — how can I communicate that with your team?
Use the form linked here to let us know if there are any dietary restrictions you need addressed if planning to attend one or both of our food-and-beverage events at Music Biz 2025!

Q: Will any sessions be recorded for viewing?
Sessions for Music Biz 2025 will not be recorded.

Q: How do I join the Music Business Association to take advantage of the year-round slate of member benefits?
More details about the Music Business Association and how your company can join our membership can be found here. Any questions about membership can be directed to Sonya Askew at sonya.askew@musicbiz.org.

Q: Is there a discount for parking?
We are granted a 50% discount on self-parking. This includes parking for individuals staying at the hotel and attending daily. Overnight parking with the 50% discount is $17.50, and daytime parking to $10 for 8 hours. This does not include valet parking. 

For guests staying at the hotel:
When you arrive by car, you should enter one of the self-parking hotel lots on either side of our building and take a ticket. The gate will go up, and you should take this ticket to the front desk when you check in. The front desk agent will confirm you are parking a car, and you will be given a new ticket that will allow for unlimited time to enter/exit during the stay. The charges for parking will go to your individual guest room folio.

For guests not staying at the hotel:
When you arrive by car, you should enter one of the self-parking hotel lots on either side of our building and take a ticket. The gate will go up. Validation stickers for our discounted parking rate will be available at the event registration desk. When you are ready to leave, you should pay at one of two pay machines located inside the hotel before leaving the parking lot.