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Insights 
for the Future
of the 
Music Industry

June 29 – July 1, 2025 • Nashville, TN

Professional Insights for Future Trends

Leadership and Marketing Workshops

Industry
Panel Roundtables

Networking
With Industry
Leaders

Breakfast and Lunch With
Live Music

Exclusive Evening
Events

Current NAMM members, including experienced and emerging leaders, looking to grow their businesses and advance their careers.
 
Brands, retailers and entrepreneurs, as well as pro audio, live event and music education professionals.

Who 
should attend?

What 
is the 
format?

Two-day curated program with immersive education and networking, plus breakfast and lunch.
 
Format includes 
keynote speakers, workshops and industry panels.
 
Evenings include music and opportunities to 
expand your network.

What makes NAMM NeXT unique?

Combines global experts and industry leaders in an immersive environment.
 
NAMM-focused experience offering more value than more expensive conferences.
 
Program focused on insights to drive 
the future of the music industry.

Insights From 
Global Thought Leaders

Hands-on sessions with experts from inside and outside of the industry inspire new ideas, develop talent and drive conversations that take your business and career to the next level. Breakout sessions, schedules and targeted tracks complement these keynote sessions and drill deeper into each business focus.

Big Ideas, 
New Connections and Neon Lights

Valuable networking opportunities connect emerging and established professionals across the music, sound and live event industries, fostering relationships that can shape future careers. The fun continues in Nashville at night, where attendees can unwind, enjoy live music and deepen relationships in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere.

A City on the Move

JW Marriott Nashville
201 8th Avenue South

A luxurious hotel in a thriving metropolitan city. Your upscale downtown retreat features an exclusive rooftop lounge and pool and is within walking distance of all the hot spots.

Thank You Sponsors!

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NAMM NeXT is one-of-a-kind event combining outside-the-industry expertise with inside-the-industry leaders to provide the highest level of professional development available for businesses.  
Don't miss this summer's exclusive NAMM member event!

An immersive education, networking and thought-leadership experience

Don't miss this summer's exclusive NAMM member event!

June 29 – July 1, 2025 • Nashville, TN

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Pricing: $ 1,295 per person, with group sponsorship packages available.

NEXT-LEVEL NETWORKING

NEXT-LEVEL EDUCATION

Yelena Shulyatyeva

Joe Pine

Mike Walsh

Schedule at a Glance

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 

6:00–8:00 pm 
Check-in and Welcome Reception 


TUESDAY, JULY 1 

8:00 am
Breakfast and Live Music
 
9:00 am
The New Experience Economy
Joe Pine

Globally Acclaimed Author
 
10:00 am
Networking Break
 
10:30
Workshop Sessions
 
12:00 pm
Lunch and Live Music
 
1:00 pm
Keynote: 

The Future of Retail
 
2:00 pm
Networking Break
 
2:30 pm
Closing Session 

 
3:30 pm
Closing Remarks
John Mlynczak

President and CEO of NAMM 

MONDAY JUNE 30 

8:00 am 
Breakfast and Live Music
 
8:45 am 
Opening Remarks
John Mlynczak

President and CEO of NAMM
 
9:00 am 
The Future Favors the Bold
Mike Walsh

Globally Renowned Futurist
 
10:00 am 
Networking Break
 
10:30 
Workshop: 

How to Make AI Work for You
Daniel Nestle

Communications Technology Expert
 
12:00 pm 
Lunch and Live Music
 
1:00 pm 
The Future of Economic Growth: Identifying Emerging Opportunities and Risks
Yelena Shulyatyeva

The Conference Board
 
2:00 pm
Networking Break
 
2:30 pm 
NeXT-Generation Leadership
 
3:30 pm
Networking Break
 
4:00 pm 
Industry Leader Roundtable: Insights From Outside the Music Business 

John Mlynczak

NAMM President and CEO (Moderator), and Panel 
 
6 pm
Evening Event 


2025 NAMM NeXT Speakers

YELENA SHULYATYEVA
 - Senior U.S. Economist for The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, Global Speaker and Spokesperson

MIKE WALSH - Global Futurist, Author of “Futuretainment,” “The Algorithmic Leader” and “The Dictionary of Dangerous Ideas”, CEO of Tomorrow

JOE PINE - 
Author of “The Experience Economy” and “Infinite Possibility: Creating Customer Value on the Digital Frontier”, Management Advisor, Co-Founder of Strategic Horizons

Program Topics Include:

• Future business trends

• Customer experience in the 
   new economy

• Global economic outlook and impact

• Marketing strategy to break 
   through the noise

• Leading through disruption

• The impact of AI on business 
   and work

• Innovation and creativity

Pricing: $ 1,295 per person, with group sponsorship packages available.