As it hits the home stretch of pre-event final planning, Ticket Summit has announced its schedule of panel discussions, set to kick off on Tuesday, July 9 following the event’s official opening the night before on July 8 at the Bellagio. The three day event will feature thought leaders and companies from all aspects of the ticketing ecosystem, from primary market operators to ticket brokerage owners to exchange leaders and vendors offering the latest in technological advancements to build better business.
Once again, the headline event is the closing keynote on Wednesday – The Secondary Ticketing Industry. Leaders of the top exchanges in the world – including Ticketmaster Resale, SeatGeek, StubHub and TicketNetwork – will lead what is sure to be a lively discussion on the ever-changing industry and what small businesses can do to adapt and thrive. Other highlights include the annual panel on legislative issues facing the industry, talks led by legendary brokers with decades of experience in the resale game, and looks at some of the newest ticket buying and pricing technology available.
“Every year, we look to build upon the fantastic learning and networking opportunities that Ticket Summit offers to its guests,” says Allison Simoes, Ticket Summit Executive Director. “We can’t wait for everyone to arrive for what is sure to be an informative and exciting three days on the Las Vegas Strip.”
Ticket Summit 2019 returns to Bellagio, where conference attendees can enjoy a discounted rate of $159 per night at the world renowned AAA Five Diamond Resort & Casino. All Access passes to the event are available at TicketSummit.com – currently $799. Passes can also be purchased by calling your TicketNetwork sales representative.
TicketNews will be providing additional details on the event schedule and speakers in coming weeks.
Please note – schedule and topics subject to change.
Ticket Summit 2019 Schedule
Monday, July 8
4-6 PM – Opening Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, July 9
8:30-10 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM-5 PM – Exhibition Hall Open
11:00 AM – Exchanges on the Rise
Representatives from rising ticket exchanges examine the ongoing shift in market share in the secondary ticketing industry.
12:00 PM – Lunch
3:00 PM – Legislative Issues in Ticketing
The rights of ticket owners are at risk. Everyone in the industry should make it a priority to join the fight.
Hear about changes in legislation over the past year, explore the upcoming legal issues that will affect the ticketing industry, and learn how you can get involved.
4:00 PM – Ticket Trivia – How Well Do You Know the Secondary Market – Sponsored by Broker Genius
Do you know ticket data better than the nation’s best brokers? Join Broker Genius for an interactive and entertaining session Audience members will be challenged with a series of data-driven trivia questions about live event ticket prices. The top 3 winners will get a prize!
Wednesday, July 10
8:30-10 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM-5 PM – Exhibition Hall Open
10:00 AM – Price Me Right, Sponsored by INTIX
How do you price events, shows or attractions? While the goal for many years was to sell as many seats as possible, the industry is changing to realize that there is a fine line between selling as many tickets as you can while also maximizing revenue potential at the same time.
11:00 AM – Ticket Buying Tools
Discover the resources available to help scale your ticket buying operation. Experts from both long-trusted and up-and-coming tools will reveal the value in utlizing current products on the market.
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Ticket Trends in Sports and Entertainment
Explore how the sports and entertainment industry has adapted to innovations in ticketing practices and what’s in store for the future.
2:30 PM – Maximizing Your Business
Leaders of companies providing third party tools discuss how continual advances in automation can save you time and money.
3:30 PM – Keynote – The Secondary Ticketing Industry
Leaders of the top secondary ticketing exchanges discuss industry trends in the annual closing keynote event at Ticket Summit.
