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# Official 2019 A3C Speakers

Important Information & F.A.Q.

We look forward to welcoming you to the new A3C experience. Make sure to share using #A3C19

**IG:** [@a3cfestival](https://www.instagram.com/a3cfestival/)

**Twitter:** [@A3C](https://twitter.com/a3c)

**Facebook:** [A3C Festival](https://www.facebook.com/a3cfestival/)

[Speaker Graphics](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1BEXnDPerSsPOo4FCJ3leXRmIe1_gl1WD)** | [Panel & Session Flyers](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1bDgI3wOyPPX-heyTb5BI25IyIl6RDUoG) | [Additional Promo Graphics](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1d6qQ4cd3S2m0HDW557klryJVlP5biS8s)**

**The App is your essential guide to everything A3C...** it has an up-to-date lineup, schedule, and guide with frequently asked questions, interactive map, and shopping/eating suggestions. 

 

[![](https://a3cconference.com/images/app_store_badge_hu47f380fa8ee9416c851365645d132352_33001_500x150_resize_box_2.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/2018-a3c-festival-conference/id916831657)[![](https://a3cconference.com/images/play_store_badge_huae13c1ed982fb4e4dcf733aa9c46809d_18511_500x150_resize_box_2.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a3c.hiphopfest)

 

### Contacts

**Speaker Concierge: Dazayah Walker** [dazayah@a3chiphop.com](mailto:dazayah@a3chiphop.com) - 773-503-5340

**Operations & Talent Manager: Mecca Robinson** - [mecca@a3chiphop.com](mailto:mecca@a3chiphop.com)

**Conference Center Production Manager: Ashleigh Poff** - [ashleigh@a3chiphop.com](mailto:ashleigh@a3chiphop.com)

**Conference Program Director: Ryan Haslam** - [ryan@a3chiphop.com](mailto:ryan@a3chiphop.com)

### Passes & **Registration**

**All credentials must be picked up at A3C Registration**

 

**LOCATION:** Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart - Building 2

235 Williams Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303

Corner of Williams St. NW and John Portman Blvd

 

**HOURS:**

- Tues, Oct 8 = 12pm - 6pm
- Wed, Oct 9 = 8am - 6pm
- Thur, Oct 10 = 8am - 6pm
- Fri, Oct 11 = 8am - 6pm
- Sat, Oct 12 = 8am - 6pm

 

**Credentials & Access:**

- (1) General Admission "GA" wristband
- (1) Speaker lanyard & badge 
- (1) Conference pass for a guest

**Your GA wristband will provide access to all Conference panels, sessions and workshops as well as all Festival shows and events.** Please ignore any previous messages that mention the need to upgrade your ticket.

Your Speaker lanyard & badge provides access to the Crown Royal VIP Lounge. Speakers is able to bring (1) guest into VIP Lounge, unless at capacity. 

 

**GUESTS:** Each speaker will ***need***** **to have their guest with them when they register. If your guest is not with you, you will need to pick-up your guest’s wristband on their behalf and coordinate with them directly. No speaker guest’s wristbands can be left at registration after the speaker has checked in.

 

**All speakers must check in at the Crown Royal VIP Lounge no later than 1-hour before your panel start time. **Located at A3C Conference Center (AmericasMart Building 2 / Floor 4).

 

You are responsible for your A3C wristband, and A3C will not replace lost or stolen wristbands.

A3C wristbands must be worn at all times, and can not be removed.

You must tighten your wristband and are not permitted to wear a loose fitting wristband. You must wear a wristband to be permitted into any A3C event.

You are able to pick up your passes anytime registration is open, regardless of your scheduled date/time. If you cannot make any of these times, please contact Dazayah Walker.

You must register prior to your session. No admission will be granted if you do not have credentials.

The A3C Conference is accessible by all ages. A3C Festival and Event Venues are All-Ages, 18+ or 21+ depending on the venue policy. Please check venue website for more information. Festival venues and Conference rooms have limited capacity. Passes do not guarantee entrance. If there is a specific event you want to attend, be sure to show up early. Line-up and schedule are subject to change.

By attending an A3C event, ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording of themselves as members of the audience. The Promoter may use such films and recordings (including any copies) without payment.

### Conference Center

**Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart** (235 Williams Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303)

The Atlanta Convention Center will serve as the hub for the A3C Conference (Oct 10-12) and will include keynote conversations, panels, mixers and sessions with exhibitor and activation space featuring the most innovative companies in music, tech, film, gaming and entertainment.

**Hotel Indigo Downtown** (230 Peachtree St, Atlanta, Georgia 30303)

Hotel Indigo is our host hotel and is connected to Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. There is a lobby bar, restaurant and breakout rooms. Staying at the Hotel Indigo offers attendees a wonderful opportunity to walk to the conference sessions, live in action and experience special events and parties. Hotel Indigo is home to The Artist Center presented by Symphonic and The Podcast Hub. 

![Screen Shot 2019-10-03 at 11.16.30 AM](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-03%20at%2011.16.30%20AM.png?width=588&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-10-03%20at%2011.16.30%20AM.png)

#### **VIP Lounge presented by Crown Royal**

@ AmericasMart Building 2 / Floor 4

![Screen Shot 2019-10-03 at 5.43.56 PM](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-03%20at%205.43.56%20PM.png?width=193&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-10-03%20at%205.43.56%20PM.png)

A space for speakers, partners, media and VIPs to hang out, network and connect. 

Free cocktails provided by Crown Royal.

Check-In at the Crown Royal VIP Lounge no later than 1-Hour before your panel start time.

 

**Thur. Oct. 10th**

- Meet & Greet with Gary Vee 7*:00pm- 7:30pm *

**Fri. Oct. 11th**

- Meet & Greet with Kevin Liles and Kei Henderson *1:45pm - 2:15pm*
- Meet & Greet with Charlamagne tha God *2:45pm - 3:15pm*
- Meet & Greet with Bozoma Saint John *6:00pm - 6:30pm *

**Sat. Oct. 12th**

- Meet & Greet with Rob Markman *1:45pm - 2:15pm*

 

### Transportation & Parking

**Rideshare: **We encourage everyone to use Lyft or Uber while traveling to the A3C Conference.

**Parking: **AmericasMart Parking Deck - Building 2 (230 Ted Turner Dr. NW)  **There is NO parking validation!!**

[AmericasMart Parking Rates](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3x5Wkxcf9HaNnJmM1dfclkxRkxtY2hFMUVOZ1hYM2t6OUxr)

**MARTA: **Take MARTA to get to AmericasMart using any red or gold line to the Peachtree Center station (including any train from the airport). Follow signs for John Portman Blvd. After exiting the fare gate, follow the signs to "Peachtree Street West." At street level, immediately turn right for a door that leads straight into the complex. You can also turn left on Peachtree Street to reach the Building 1 main entrance.

# ![A3C Map - New](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A3C%20Map%20-%20New.png?width=584&name=A3C%20Map%20-%20New.png)

### Additional Info & Experiences

![Featured-Schedule-Overview-10.4](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured-Schedule-Overview-10.4.png?width=650&name=Featured-Schedule-Overview-10.4.png)

![Schedule-Highlights-Shows-10.2](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Schedule-Highlights-Shows-10.2.png?width=725&name=Schedule-Highlights-Shows-10.2.png)

![Screen Shot 2019-10-04 at 10.21.15 AM](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyers%20-%20Posters/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-04%20at%2010.21.15%20AM.png?width=412&name=Screen%20Shot%202019-10-04%20at%2010.21.15%20AM.png)

![Ccomplex Main 10 X 12-1](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyers%20-%20Posters/Ccomplex%20Main%2010%20X%2012-1.png?width=509&name=Ccomplex%20Main%2010%20X%2012-1.png)

**Creator Complex presented by CD Baby**

@ SAE Institute (215 Peachtree St #300)

Across the street from Hotel Indigo Downtown

Saturday, Oct 12th | 10am - 10pm

*powered by iStandard*

 

[![A3C_EmailHeader_2019](https://www.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyers%20-%20Posters/A3C_EmailHeader_2019.jpg?width=500&name=A3C_EmailHeader_2019.jpg)](https://soundcloud.contactin.bio/)

@ **Ear Drummer Studio**  
874 Joseph E Lowery Blvd  
Atlanta, GA, 30318

SoundCloud is heading to A3C (Oct 9-11) with a packed, three day line up of workshops, panels, DJ streaming demos, and an all-ATL live emerging music showcase as part of a super-charged edition of **[The SoundCloud Creator Forum](https://soundcloud.contactin.bio/?utm_campaign=News%20%26%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ljfsI5rt4u3l8H-0085BbUsRjHij5XOrURlCM9b_QNAoIOdhcLL10sOHoGefwfzHx83mb)** hosted at Mike WiLL Made-It’s iconic Ear Drummer Studio in Atlanta with a focus on education, connection and helping artists get discovered.

#### **Wed, Oct 9th**

SoundCloud’s education series, “SC101”, off platform for the first time with panels and workshops led by artists, SoundCloud staff and industry heavyweights on getting played, paid and promoted.

Panelists include Migos booking agent **Yves Pierre**, rising SoundCloud artists **Kota The Friend**, **K$upreme, DaVionne & Sonny Digital**, Director of Marketing at Atlantic Records, **Jamila Thomas**.

With a special fireside chat on the future of discovery featuring legends in the music industry **Lisa Ellis** (SVP/Global Head of Artist & Label Relations, SoundCloud), **LA Reid**(CEO & Founder of HitCo), and **Troy Carter** (CEO, Q&A).

#### **Thur, Oct 10th**

Connecting and leveling up your career. Artists can sign up for our ‘Pass The Aux’ chord playlist to get your music heard in our activation space. SoundCloud staff will also be on hand to listen to your music and provide advice on how to level up your career. Free food and drink will be provided. Serato will be in our space to give a product demo of our integration, we’ll also have a mini-mix DJ contest to win Serato & SoundCloud swag.

#### **Fri, Oct 11th**

Jam-packed live music showcase inspired by, and featuring all Atlanta based emerging talent, from SoundCloud’s I-85 playlist. Artists announced include: **Pote Baby, Rico Pressley, Karlae, YRN Mango Foo, Blaatina, Duwap Kaine, K$upreme **and headlined by **Key**... with very special guests announced on the night!

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- [Creator Complex](https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex)
- [Artist Guide](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artist-guide)
- [Host Hotel](https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/hotel/rooms?qDest=230+Peachtree+Street+NE%2C+Atlanta%2C+GA%2C+US&qCiMy=92019&qCiD=8&qCoMy=92019&qCoD=14&qAdlt=1&qChld=0&qRms=1&qRtP=6CBARC&qIta=99801505&qGrpCd=ATC&qSlH=ATLID&qAkamaiCC=US&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=re.ic.in.vn.cp.vx.hi.ex.rs.cv.sb.cw.ma.ul.ki.va&qAAR=6CBARC&qWch=0&qSmP=1&setPMCookies=true&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&__hstc=97734592.ac5da2eda2592925768ef94273ff3219.1498146208812.1561469063428.1561562833685.1852&__hssc=97734592.1.1561575968691&__hsfp=2707452779&hsCtaTracking=2b1f9477-bed8-49ed-9119-47e0922bdf8a%7Cd96ac07d-43a7-4442-9040-c64f5b89250a)
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