Tech Fair

Join us for a half-day event showcasing technology offerings in the areas of marketing, data management and CRM, ticketing, online program notes, audience engagement apps, in-hall concert technologies, and more. Get to know the companies behind these offerings, learn how your peers are innovating with technology, and pick up tips and tricks for creative ways to take better advantage of the tools you have.

This half-day event, scheduled for the morning of June 6, will provide a unique opportunity to:

• See showcases of products and services produced and provided by the League’s business partners.

• Inspire orchestra administrators to consider using technology in innovative ways.

• Share best practices amongst your peers.

• Interact with technology vendors.

The Tech Fair is designed for participant interaction and will include a range of products and services. Companies will be on hand to answer questions about the technology present.

No additional cost. The Tech Fair is included in your Conference registration!

Thursday, June 6, 2024

8:00am-12:30pm- Exhibit Hall open and available for technology vendors and participants

8:00am-8:30am- Breakfast for Technology Fair participants

8:30am-12:30pm- Presentations by Technology Fair vendors in 20-minute increments.

Currently confirmed presentations. Check back often as the list of presenting and participating organizations will expand.

Acceptd: Learn how Professional Orchestras are Incorporating a Digital Audition Experience in their Process

Speaker(s): Brittany Little, Sales Specialist; Eric Frisch, Account Relations Manager; and Morgan Moody, Account Relations Specialist

Join Acceptd as they share how professional symphony orchestras such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra use their online application and audition platform to provide musicians with increased accessibility to auditions by providing a digital audition experience as a part of their process. Also come to learn how The Sphinx Organization, National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), EquityArc, and the League of American Orchestras utilize Acceptd for their programs.

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ArtsVision: Optimizing Orchestral Management with ArtsVision

Speaker(s): Tom Nazelli, President and CEO, ArtsVision

ArtsVision is a cloud-based enterprise management system meticulously crafted to enhance every dimension of managing an orchestra including artistic planning, contracting, production, resource management, orchestra rostering, payroll, and comprehensive venue management tools. It also features a dedicated musician’s portal. Designed, built, and maintained by a team of experts with decades of experience in arts management, ArtsVision has been developed in conjunction with major orchestras, opera houses, and performance venues.

This presentation is for orchestra administrators interested in leveraging technology to elevate the performance and management of their orchestra. Whether you are already familiar with ArtsVision or are exploring digital transformation opportunities, this session will offer valuable insights on leveraging technology to maximize operational efficiency.

CueBox: Grow Your Audience and Donor Base With Intuitive All-In-One Software

Speaker(s): Christina Pan, CEO and Co-Founder, CueBox

Are you looking to grow your org’s audience/donor base? Is your team struggling with managing multiple clunky software solutions? Do you want your patrons to have the best modern customer experience?

Learn how performing arts orgs have grown their audience and donor base by >25% and empowered their teams to focus on high-value work with a modern and integrated software designed specifically for performing arts orgs.

CueBox is an NYC-based company building modern software specifically for performing arts organizations. CueBox has built a unified and intuitive ticketing, development, and marketing software which has helped organizations grow their audience base and donations, significantly enhance their patron experience, and save time for staff members. In addition, CueBox offers white-glove migration and customer support to help their clients achieve their missions.

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easy-connect: Digital Strategies and Tools To Retain, Grow, and Diversify Audiences

Speaker(s): Wolfgang A. Graf, CEO & CO-Founder, easy-connect and Sophie Garzon-Lapierre / Head of Business Development & Marketing, easy-connect

Discover how leading classical music organizations in the U.S. and Europe are using NextGen Apps to digitize membership, rush ticket, and young audience programs to lower barriers to entry, increase accessibility, and foster audience retention and diversification. Explore how digital word-of-mouth strategies are bridging the gap between arts organizations and untapped audiences. Learn how to best leverage digital innovations such as ticket lotteries, digital ID and student enrollment status verification, and social and community features to help classical music institutions grow and diversify their audiences. We'll give you valuable insights into how the use of data-driven strategies and digital tools and features have led to significant increases in membership and ticket sales, bringing digital audience development into a new era.

easy-connect collaborates with performing arts organizations, enhancing customer loyalty and attracting new audiences through Next-Gen App solutions. Our approach is data-driven, integrating social and community Features, personalized communication, and curated content presentation.

Ensemble Manager: Streamline Orchestra Management from Concert Organization to Musician Communication, Payroll, and Budgeting

Speaker(s): Tony Edwards, Founder and Creator, Ensemble Manager

Ensemble Manager is an affordable orchestra management tool designed to streamline organizational tasks, saving both time and money. With Ensemble Manager, orchestras can organize their concert series within a season framework and establish rosters to track player availability seamlessly. Easily create email lists tailored to individual series and sections for efficient communication.

Musicians benefit from their personalized portal, with access to schedules, repertoire details, and practice parts, and the ability to synchronize their calendars. Furthermore, Ensemble Manager offers online contract management tools, as well as assistance with payroll processing and budget projections.

Experience the convenience and efficiency of Ensemble Manager, the comprehensive solution for orchestras seeking to optimize their operations.

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InstantEncore: Orchestras and The Shift To Digital Program Books

Speaker(s): David Dombrosky, Chief Marketing Officer, InstantEncore

Digital program books cut costs, generate revenue, and eliminate waste while providing an interactive, engaging patron experience. Join InstantEncore’s David Dombrosky for a closer look at this growing practice. What are the benefits and challenges of going digital? How can the transition be accomplished most efficiently? What impact does this have on the patron experience?

In this session, we will explore recent examples from the field, share three years of industry data on the relationship between printed and digital program books, and highlight emerging best practices.

InstantEncore is a U.S.-based technology company helping arts and culture organizations eliminate barriers to attendance and keep audiences coming back for more. With the touchless conveniences patrons expect and the interactive engagement they deserve, InstantEncore makes innovative technology cost-effective for the arts and culture industry.

Made.Media: Three Steps to Make Your Digital Content Work For You

Speaker(s): Michaela Drapes, Head of Strategy, Made Media

Your website is the workhorse of your marketing strategy, and the centerpiece of your digital content marketing efforts. But often it’s your most troublesome and expensive one as well. Maybe you’re looking for ways you can make some quick improvements to the content on your site to drive ticket purchases and donations. Or maybe you’re ready to take the plunge to build a new website, but you have questions on how to create a compelling content strategy from the ground up that will be future-proof and do more to promote your performances, mission, and organization. Join us for a look at three ways you can improve the firepower of your most critical digital asset.

Made Media has worked with some of the leading performing arts organizations around the world — including the LA Phil, New York City Ballet, Royal Albert Hall, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center — on major website redesign projects centered around showcasing the depth of their digital content offerings and leveraging that content to drive conversions and engagement.

Rhapsody: Strategies for Elevating Your Orchestra Management System with Rhapsody

Speaker(s): Jules Levy, Co-Founder, Rhapsody

We want to save you time and money. Learn about the wide array of functions and features that Rhapsody offers to help streamline your day-to-day operations as we take a look at the future of orchestra management systems.

Rhapsody is the premiere ensemble management platform built by musicians, for musicians. We cater to both musicians and administrators with a common goal: streamlined communication on easy-to-use software.

Spektrix: How Spektrix is Revolutionizing the Arts Experience

Speaker(s): Tom Nolan, Head of Global Ecosystem, Spektrix and Janie Dickerson, Account Executive, Spektrix

Join us for an introduction to Spektrix - the fastest growing ticketing, marketing, and fundraising CRM system in the US and Canada. Learn how leveraging our user-friendly platform and open API will unlock the ability to inclusively recruit talent and leverage best-in-breed technology partners.

Drawing examples from orchestras and arts organizations, we’ll explore the customer journey, demonstrating the power of our integrated marketing platform, personalized customer interactions, purchase pathway enhancements, seamless payment integration, and centralized data accessible by every member of your team. Explore how partnering with Spektrix leads to better customer relationships, increased revenue from ticket sales, secondary spend and donations, and happier teams at your organization.

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If your business would like to participate in the Tech Fair, find more information on our Register page.

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