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July 5, 2023
Conference 2023: Creating a Culture of Innovation
Farnam Jahanian, President of Carnegie Mellon University, moderates a panel of local Pittsburgh business and tech leaders about how they got their start, where they are now, what lessons they’ve learned, and where they see their industries evolving into the future.
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July 1, 2022
In the Main Stream
Digital efforts are part of the “new normal” for orchestras. But what is the right balance between virtual and in-person music-making? And how does an orchestra turn a concert stream into an income stream?
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July 1, 2022
Forward Together
The pandemic has been a time of unprecedented collaborative learning among orchestras. But the post-pandemic environment will require orchestras to go further, finding ways to integrate departmental goals and organizational aspirations with new clarity.
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June 16, 2022
Conference 2022: Beyond COVID-19: Immersed in the Future
Explore research on emerging programming practices in the arts and entertainment sector, including live and digital programs, immersive and augmented formats, and virtual experiences in this session.
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June 16, 2022
Conference 2022: The New Era of Philanthropy: Adapting to a Shifting Philanthropic Landscape
This session explores the current trends at a macro level and within the orchestra world, gains insight into the current mindset of philanthropists and institutional donors, and envisions how these donors will approach their decision-making with orchestras into the future. Hear from experts in the field, donors themselves, for strategy that you can take back and incorporate into your local fundraising efforts.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022: Silver Linings from the Golden State: Stories of Collaboration within California’s Orchestra Community
Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) executive director Sarah Weber and several ACSO member orchestras share inspiring stories of collaboration within California’s orchestra community, outline key lessons learned, and discuss how their vision and plans for their orchestras have evolved as they look optimistically to the future.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022: Top Five Digital & Technological Trends Orchestras Need to Know
Hear from experts on five top-trending digital topics (plus a lightning round of a few more!), understand where there’s revenue on the table, and see how these broader cultural and technological trends intersect our roles as marketers, leaders, fundraisers, artists, and producers.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022: Diversifying Audiences with Research and Relevance
In this session we examined the role technology played during the pandemic and will continue to play as orchestras return to the concert stage.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022 Reflections: Diane Wittry
Thinking about the in-depth conversations at Conference 2022.
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June 15, 2022
Conference 2022 Reflections: Carmen Amalia Corrales
Thinking about the in-depth conversations at Conference 2022.