Session 1 - 9:30am

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How To Talk To The Music Industry and Get What You Want!  Featuring Spinitron
New York East

Panel: Eva Papp, Spinitron

Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board

All Vinyl, All Heart: Vinylthon 2026 Weekend is Coming - Are You Ready?

Riverside Suite
Panel: Dr. Rob Quicke, Rob Quicke, Professor and Director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications, Marshall University

Moderater: Bobbi Washechek, IBS Board

Faculty Roundtable - How We Can Help Our Students

Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Jodi Vale, Faculty Advisor, Five Towns College Radio WFTC & 1010 WINS; 

Dr. Carol Toussie Weingarten, Associate Professor & Inaugural Director, WXVU 89.1 The Roar

Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board

DIY Station Operations

Liberty 1&2
Panel: Mindy Hoffman, Advisor at 90.3 The Core, Piscataway, NJ, and Engineer at Audacy with General Manager Elliot Dong, Program Director Sarah Keppler, Head Music Director Ozzie Zakusilo, Production Director Cassandra Iavarone,

Training Coordinator Joe Butta, Advisor Mindy Hoffman

Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
The Core is a student-run, music-focused station with over 150 active members that's been operating since 1971, and we've learned some things that might be useful to you, too.  Come hear how we handle DJ training, staff management, community engagement and events, and find out about the processes and documents that keep the station running day to day and year to year.

On-Air, On-Site, On-Point: College Media's Pathway to Professionalism

Liberty 3
Panel: Professor Dawn Benfer, Professor Linda Burkley, and WQSU Executive Board Officer - Susquehanna University
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board

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News Reporting with Peter Haskell

Liberty 4

Panel: Peter Haskell, formerly of WCBS 880

Moderator: George Capalbo, IBS Board

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Station PR On Campus - Building An Image

Liberty 5
Panel: Dr. Richard Robinson, WUTM FM 90.3 “The Hawk” University of Tennessee at Martin
Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board

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Session 2 - 11am

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Programming Music Radio Masterclass
New York East

Panel: Rob Miller, Program Director, and Jim Ryan, Former Program Director, of WNEW 102.7 New York (Audacy)

Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC

Programming Sports Radio Masterclass

Riverside Suite
Panel: Ryan Hurley, WFAN Program Director

Moderater:  Dave Fabilli, IBS Board

An Audience with Z100 ZJ's Crystal Rosas and Josh Martinez

Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Crystal Rosas and Josh Martinez, Z100 New York (iHeartMedia)

Moderator: Bryce Davis, KJHK Music Director

Concert Coverage and Photography

Liberty 1&2
Panel: Lauren Braun and Cameron Castaldi, KJHK

Moderator: Bobbi Washechek, IBS Board & KJHK

I Want To Be A Producer!  Producing Morning & Talk Radio

Liberty 3
Panel: Natalie Vacca, Executive Producer, WOR Morning Show NYC iHeartMedia; Symantha Wilson, Producer, The Breakfast Club & Music Director at Power 105.1 NYC iHeartMedia; Heather Bermudez, CBS-FM Audacy NYC; Andre Yancey, Former Morning Show Producer, now Programming with 94.7 The Block NYC Audacy
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board

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FCC Q&A

Liberty 4

Panel: Ed Perry, owner of WATD; Allen Myers, IBS Board Member

Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board

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Underwriting and Creative Ways To Raise Money For Your Station BudgetLiberty 5
Panel: Dr. Richard C. Robinson, Faculty Adviser, WUTM FM 90.3 “The Hawk”, The University of Tennessee at Martin

Moderator: Diana Basso, Esq., IBS Board

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Session 3 - 1pm

Spotlight on Hip-Hop and R&B Programming with 94.7 The Block

New York East
Panel: Skip Dillard, Shelley Wade, and Andre Yancey from 94.7 The Block

Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President

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Radio Engineering Basics: How Your Studio Works (or Should Be Working!)

Riverside Suite
Panel: Bud Williamson, Digital Radio Engineering, Andy Gladding, Chief Engineer Salem Media, Hofstra University, Nassau Community College

Moderator: George Capalbo

Turn It Up!  NACC Charting & Tracking Tips To Maximize Your Reach

Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Zach Wild - NACC; David Dekeyser - Spinitron; Skylar Rochelle - co-sign / Head of College Radio Promo; Doug Blake - Pirate! Promotion

Moderator: Jessica Weber, Co-Sign
Music programming folks—this one’s for you. Hear from NACC, Spinitron, and leading promo teams on why collaboration is essential to building your station’s profile with listeners and artists alike. Music Directors and industry folks - UNITE! Let’s connect on how we can work better - and smarter! - together for artists and our local communities in 2026.

An Audience with Sound Exchange: What They Do & Why We Pay Them!

Liberty 1 & 2
Panel: Katie Beiter, Sr., Manager of Licensing and Enforcement, SoundExchange

Moderator: Diana Basso, Esq., IBS Board

Best College Station in the Nation Branding Practices with WIDR-FM

Liberty 3
Panel: Glen Dillon, Western Michigan University
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board

 

Obscenity & Indecency Updates

Liberty 4
Panel: Ed Perry, owner of WATD; Allen Myers, IBS Board Member
Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board Member

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The College Radio Content Bible

Liberty 5

Panel: Taylor Mayne - Video Content Editor, KJHK
Moderator: ​​Bobbi Washechek, IBS Board & KJHK

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Session 4 - 2:30pm

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Programming Your High School or College Station Like The Pro's

New York East
Panel: John Foxx, CBS-FM Program Director, Audacy NYC; Bianca Mistretta, Program Director Sirius XM The 10s Spot & Faction Punk
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board

Advanced Radio Engineering: FCC Rules, HD Radio, Metadata & More

Riverside Suite

Panel: Bud Williamson, Digital Radio Engineering, Andy Gladding, Chief Engineer Salem Media, Hofstra University, Nassau Community College

Moderator: George Capalbo

Broadcast Brainstorm: Music Director & Station Strategy Session

Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Jessica Besack - SiriusXM / Sr Director Music Programming + Special Projects; Tia Ho - Music curator / Content Creator; Alex Damashak - Move Forward Music - Live Event Specialist; Joe McGuinness - The Syndicate - VP, Radio Promotion
Moderator: Jessica Weber, Co-Sign
In this session, we’ll unpack insights from the previous NACC / Tracking panel and break into specialist-led groups—covering social media, live events, special programming, and more—to explore how to turn on-air work into content and events that truly resonate with audiences both online and IRL.

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Getting TV Technical with MSNOW (formerly MSNBC)

Liberty 1 & 2
Panel: Jerry Schaefer, Operations and Technical Manager, MSNOW

Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board

 

Promoting and Marketing Your Podcast

Liberty 3
Panel: Robert Peterson, Director, Marketing - ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, Good Karma Brands; Joan Michelson, Host of Electric Ladies Podcast

Moderator: Jason Feldman, IBS Board

Be A Part of Shelley Wade (from 94.7 The Block's) Podcast Recording!

Liberty 4
Panel: Shelley Wade, 94.7 The Block, Audacy NYC
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC

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Building A Positive Office Culture

Liberty 5
Panel: Kacie Fuller, Station Manager, KJHK

Moderator: Bobbi Washechek, KJHK
 

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Session 5 - 4pm

Women In Media

New York East
Panel: Symantha Wilson, MD, Power 105.1 NYC iHeartMedia; Shelley Rome, ZJ, Z100 NYC iHeartMedia; Michelle Jerson, PassportMommy, Jodi Vale, 1010 WINS & Five Towns College

Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board

 

Future-Ready Broadcasting: Growing Your Station and Your Career, in a Digital Audio World (with Zeno Media)

Riverside Suite
Panel: Mike McVay, Zeno Media Strategic Advisor & President of McVay Media; Will Ehrhardt, Zeno Media Account Manager

Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board
In this session, leaders from Zeno Media will explore how college stations can expand their reach using modern digital audio tools, including streaming, podcasting, mobile apps, analytics, and emerging AI-powered workflows. Attendees will learn how solutions like automated podcast creation, on-demand content repurposing, and simplified distribution can help stations do more with limited time and resources, while making their content more accessible to audiences everywhere.

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From Interview to Airwaves with Sheroes & Lake Street Dive

Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Carmel Holt - Sheroes Podcast / Radio Show - Creator, Host, Producer; Kelly Drake - Sheroes Podcast / Radio Show - Mixing / Mastering Engineer; Bridget Kearney - Artist - Lake Street Dive

Moderator: Jessica Weber, Co-Sign

In this session, the creators of the syndicated non-commercial radio show Sheroes will break down how to prepare for and deliver a great interview—and transform it into standout radio and content. We’ll also hear from Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, who will share insights from the artist’s side of the conversation.

Audio Visual: The Value of Design in the Music Industry

Liberty 1&2
Panel: Payton Butler, Creative Director, KJHK
Moderator: Bryce Davis, KJHK Music Director​

 

Texting and Radio: Why SMS Matters - Presented by TextGroove.com

Liberty 3
Panel: 

Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC 

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Want To Own A Radio Station Someday?  Meet Local Owners!

Liberty 4
Panel: Ed Perry, owner of WATD, Andy Gladding, Owner of WKZE
Moderator: ​Dave Fabilli, IBS Board

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AI, and Creating and Composing New Work

Liberty 5
Panel: E. Michael Harrington, Berklee Online

Moderator: Diana Basso, Esq., IBS Board

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Session 6 - 5:30pm

 

IBS Media Awards: High School Awards

New York East
Host: Eric Matte, IBS Board

Talk Radio Tips and Tricks

Riverside Suite
Panel: Michelle Jerson, PassportMommy; Walter Sterling (aka Walter Sabo) of WPHT, Philadelphia
Moderator: George Capalbo, IBS Board

  

Understanding Intellectual Property and Fair Use Legal Issues

Riverside Ballroom

Panel: E. Michael Harrington, Berklee Online

Moderator: Diana Basso, Esq., IBS Board

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Order in the Chaos: Cataloging, and Controlling Your Music Library

Liberty 1&2
Panel: Addie DiPietro, Program Manager/Library Director; Allison Silver, Station Manager; Ray Hollopeter, Automation Director, all with WTSR

Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice

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Driving Funding To Your Station

Liberty 3

Panel: Bobbi Washechek, KJHK, IBS Board

Moderator: Bobbi Washechek, KJHK, IBS Board

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How (and Why) To Hit The Ground Running To Find A Job After Graduation
Liberty 4
Panel: Jamie Levine and Demetrik Hylton, former students at WHPC who obtained jobs at Audacy and iHeartMedia
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC

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Building Your Staff - Creating A Culture of Excellence

Liberty 5
Panel: Dr. Richard Robinson, WUTM FM 90.3 “The Hawk” University of Tennessee at Martin; Dr. Carol Toussie Weingarten, Associate Professor & Inaugural Director, WXVU 89.1 The Roar
Moderator: Jason Feldman

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