Saturday, February 21, 2026
Schedule subject to change without notice. For schedule updates via text, send IBSNYC to 888-882-8484 to subscribe to conference updates.
All rooms are on the THIRD FLOOR -
except Metropolitan East, which is on the SECOND FLOOR.
Session 1 - 9:30am
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An Audience with RadioInsight.com
Metropolitan East
Panel: Lance Venta, RadioInsight.com Editor
Moderator: George Capalbo, IBS Board
Morning Radio vs. Other Departs: Which One Is Right For You?
New York East
Panel: Race Taylor, CBS-FM Morning Show Host; John Foxx, CBS-FM PD & Afternoon Host
Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
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Music Scheduling 101 and Modern Radio Practices with RCS
Riverside Suite
Panel: Nathan Mumford, RCS
Moderator: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board
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Best College Station in the Nation Alumni Practices
Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Glen Dillon & Staff, WIDR, Western Michigan University
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board
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Station Managers Roundtable
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Kacie Fuller, KJHK
Moderator: Bobbi Washechek, WJHK
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Finding Your Voice in Radio, Audio and Podcasting
Liberty 3
Panel: Rob Quicke, Professor and Director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications, Marshall University; Joan Michelson, Host of Electric Ladies Podcast
Moderator: Jason Feldman, IBS Board
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Going Underground: The Art of Putting On A Live Performance
Liberty 4
Panel: Andre Paras, Music Director; Addie DiPietro, Program Manager; Samuel Herman, Operations Manager; Kevin Potucek, Faculty Advisor - all with WTSR
Moderator: Diana Basso, Esq., IBS Board
Marketing and Promotions Roundtable with Pamal Broadcasting
Liberty 5
Panel: Terry O'Donnell, Operations Manager, Pamal Broadcasting
Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board
Session 2 - 11am
Sean Ross: Ross on Radio
Metropolitan EAST
Panel: Sean Ross, Ross on Radio Newsletter
Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
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Imaging (Liners, Jingles, Promos): The Sound of Your Station
New York East
Panel: Randy Turner, Program Director, WBPM & WHGQ, Kingston, NY
Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board
Video Simulcasting with Professionals Eagle Eye TV
Riverside Suite
Panel: Billy Ferris, Assistant Director of Student Media; Jack Sublette, Student Station Manager
Moderator: Eric Matte, IBS Board
The Courage To Be Kind: Building Stronger Teams In Radio
Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Professor Dawn Benfer, Professor Linda Burkley, and WQSU Executive Board Officer - Susquehanna University; Dr. Carol Toussie Weingarten, Associate Professor & Inaugural Director, WXVU 89.1 The Roar
Moderator: Diana Basso, IBS Board
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Syndicated Programming & Skyview Networks
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Andrew Kalb, Skyview Networks
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, IBS Board
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Country Radio: An Audience With The Program Director of 103.1 The Wolf, L.I.
Liberty 3
Panel: Robbie Bridges, PD of 103.1 The Wolf and WEBE 108 Connecticut
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, IBS Chair Emeritus
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An Audience With SAG/AFTRA: What The Union Does For Its Members
Liberty 4
Panel: TBD
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
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Music Directors Roundtable
Liberty 5
Panel: Bryce Davis, KJHK
Moderator: Bobbi Washechek, IBS Board & KJHK
Session 3 - 1pm - Keynote Speaker
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Helen Little - 106.7 Lite FM
Metropolitan East - 2nd Floor
Introduction by Chris Thomas, IBS President
Session 4 - 2:20pm
On-Air and Voicetracking Tips & Tricks with Connoisseur Media, SiriusXM and iHeartMedia
Metropolitan East
Panel: Robby Bridges, PD 103.1 The Wolf LI & WEBE 108 Connecticut; Brady, SiriusXM; Josh Martinez, Z100 NYC iHeartMedia; Andre Yancey, 94.7 The Block
Moderator: Chris Thomas, IBS President
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News Reporting and Using AI Responsibly As A Journalist
New York East
Panel: Mike Sugerman, Janice Wright, Anita Bonita, all formerly with WCBS 880; Esther Dillard, Black Information Network News Anchor & Reporter
Moderator: Diana Basso, Esq., IBS Board
The Role of a Manager in Radio
Riverside Suite
Panel: Matt Sambolin, Operations Manager, Salem Media NYC
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
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Underwriting Do's and Don'ts
Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Bobbi Washechek, KJHK IBS Board
Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board
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BBC Introducing In America: Special Panel with Kelly Betts and Millie Carter
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Kelly Betts, Editor of BBC Introducing; Millie Carter, Production Coordinator of BBC Introducing
Moderators: Eric Matte, IBS Board, introducing Dr. Rob Quicke
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Bring On The Drama - The Radio Drama! An Audience with Radio Waves Studios
Liberty 3
Panel: Sue Zizza, Radio Waves Studios
Moderator: George Capalbo, IBS Board
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Faculty! Find Out How The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Can Help You and Your Station
Liberty 4
Panel: Heather Birks, Executive Director, BEA
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
An Audience with Albert Bouchard, The Original Drummer for Blue Öyster Cult "More Cowbell"
Liberty 5
Panel: Albert Bouchard, Original Drummer for Blue Oyster Cult
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, IBS Chair Emeritus
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Session 5 - 3:40pm
Podcasters on Podcasting
Metropolitan WEST
Panel: Mike Sugerman, Janice Wright, Anita Bonita, all formerly with WCBS 880; Juan Vides, Winning on Wednesday; Joan Michelson, Electric Ladies Podcast
Moderators: Eric Matte, IBS Board
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Music Scheduling Master Class
New York East
Panel: Jesse Addy, CBS-FM Middays and Music Director; Terry O'Donnell, Operations Manager, Pamal Broadcasting
Moderators: Dr. Chet LaPrice, IBS Board
Building a Career and Brand: An Audience with Mike McVay of McVay Media Consulting
Riverside Suite
Panel: Mike McVay, President, McVay Media
Moderator: Shawn Novatt, WHPC
Regardless of whether your desire is to enter Broadcasting in the arena of talent, marketer, promotions, seller, technical & engineering, or management, the best practices of the most successful in media are consistent. Presented by McVay Media President Mike McVay, this session will provide insight into career planning and mapping a course for your broadcast journey, how to become a Brand, and what to expect when the road to success becomes bumpy.
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Airwaves and Academics: Connecting College Radio & Credit-Bearing Independent Studies
Riverside Ballroom
Panel: Carol Weingarten, Associate Professor at the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and Inaugural Director of WXV&U Health, Villanova University Radio
Moderator: Jason Feldman, IBS Board
How To Get A Press Pass - And What To Do With It
Liberty 1&2
Panel: Tim Leonard, award-winning sportswriter; Alexandrra Schoemmell, WUSB/WRHU Alum; Cameron Castaldi, KJHK
Moderator: Dave Fabilli, IBS Board
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How To Convince Administration to NEVER Sell Your Station
Liberty 3
Panel: John Murphy, Owner/CEO, Human Arts Media; Isobel Breheny-Schafer, WUSB Stony Brook, NY
Moderator: Allen Myers, IBS Board
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An Audience With Johnny "Juice" Rosado of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Hip-Hop Band PUBLIC ENEMY
Liberty 4
Panel: Johnny "Juice" Rosado of PUBLIC ENEMY
Moderator: Norm Prusslin, IBS Chair Emeritus
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Making Yourself Valuable To Your Campus
Liberty 5
Panel: Matt Cunningham, Columbia College, Chicago
Moderator: Erica Moura, IBS Board
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Session 6 - 5pm
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IBS College Media Awards
Metropolitan EAST (2nd Floor)
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Join us as we hand out the trophies and honors for the IBS College Media Awards!
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