2026 GMS 'State of Music In Media' Conference: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

Opening Remarks

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT

Auditorium

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am PDT
Auditorium

Career Advancement

10:15am PDT

Live Mentor Session (virtual only)

LIMITED

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am PDT

Auditorium

Limited Capacity seats available

This is an interactive, live session for our virtual audience to explore questions around advancing your career in the entertainment industry and navigating the transition from support roles to leadership positions. In-person attendees can watch along!

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am PDT
Auditorium

11:00am PDT

Keynote Conversation: TBA

LIMITED

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT

Auditorium

Limited Capacity seats available

A keynote conversation with Questlove exploring how music and iconic soundtracks shape culture, connect generations, and build legacy in visual media.

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Auditorium

Keynote, Virtual

5:30pm PDT

Heard: Live Listening & Sync Feedback Session

LIMITED

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Auditorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Five pre-selected artists will have their music heard and critiqued live by top music supervisors, with sync in mind. From placement potential to production tips, artists receive honest feedback, placement suggestions, and well-deserved recognition. Attendees will gain rare insight into the supervisor mindset and the opportunity to ask direct questions about what really makes a song sync-worthy.

Moderators

Emoni Escobar

CEO/Music Supervisor, Blaze Unlimited

Emoni is a Music Supervisor and CEO of Blaze Unlimited with a decade of experience in TV and film music. She’s worked with Extreme Music, Rostrum Records, and House Music Group. Her credits include Basketball County, Candy Cane Lane, Hussle Doc, All the Queen’s Men (Seasons 4... Read More →

LaMarcus Miller

Music Supervisor/Professor, Berklee College of Music

Dr. LaMarcus Miller, professionally known as Dr. L, is a dynamic vocalist, vocal technician, music supervisor, and educator whose work spans classical, jazz, and contemporary genres. He has performed at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Auditorium

Career Advancement, Virtual

6:30pm PDT

EVENING RECEPTION / Happy Hour

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT

Auditorium

Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Auditorium

Networking

2026 GMS 'State of Music In Media' Conference

10:00am PDT

10:15am PDT

11:00am PDT

5:30pm PDT

Emoni Escobar

LaMarcus Miller

6:30pm PDT

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