Music Biz 2026
Music Biz 2026
If you have a question for us that isn’t answered in our FAQ, contact Jessicca Garcia at jessicca.garcia@musicbiz.org and we’ll be happy to help!
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 2026 agenda from Monday, May 11th through Thursday, May 14th. Food-and-beverage events — such as the Buffet Breakfast programs, the Bizzy Awards Dinner and the Bizzys After-Party — have limited seats. Attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-served 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 2026 programming will take place on the first and second floors of the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly, specifically the Chancellor meeting room, Kennesaw Ballroom, Highlands Ballroom, Habersham Ballroom and the Grand Ballroom. Click here to view or download a map of the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.
Q: How do I access the 2026 Conference Agenda?
Click here to access our interactive agenda for Music Biz 2026. Upon registering for Music Biz 2026, you can access the full Conference schedule by logging into the Music Biz Events app. This will also allow you to favorite panels you’d like to attend, export panel info to your personal calendar, network with other attendees, and receive event updates directly on your phone.
Q: Will any sessions be recorded for viewing?
Sessions for Music Biz 2026 will not be recorded.
Q: How do I access the Music Biz 2026 Event app?
Once you register to attend Music Biz 2026, you will receive a confirmation email with this link to directly download our Music Biz event app to your iOS or Android device. Please note that clicking this link from a PC or Mac will just bring you to our Registration page.
Q: Is there a map of the Conference layout that I can access?
Click here to view or download a map of the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.
Q: Are there any areas to hang out, relax, or get some work done?
This year we have The Music Industry Lives Here Lounge & Partner 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. There are also charging stations located across from the Stanhope room on the first floor.
Q: I have a food allergy/dietary preference and plan on attending one of the breakfasts and/or the Bizzy Awards — how can I communicate that with your team?
Use the form linked here to let us know if there are any dietary restrictions or preferences you need addressed if planning to attend one or both of our food-and-beverage events at Music Biz 2026!
Q: Do you have recommendations for local restaurants?
Yes! Thanks to the input of Music Biz 2025 attendees, Music Biz staff and our local contacts, we’ve prepared this Restaurant Guide with recommendations of great places to eat, both within walking distance of the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly and just a 10-20 minute drive away from the hotel.
Q: How can I access the attendee list? And what companies are attending?
Registered Music Biz 2026 attendees can view who is attending the Conference and network with them directly via the Community feature on the Music Biz Event app.
The full list of companies set to attend Music Biz 2026 will also be published in April, and will be regularly updated in the lead-up to the event.
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: 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.