National Conference 2023
"The New Culture of Collaboration"
The Gospel Industry Network 2023
National Conference
SChedule
July 23-26, 2023
G O S P E L I N D U S T R Y N E T W O R K 2 0 2 3
C O N F E R E N C E D A I L Y S C H E D U L E
“The New Culture of Collaboration”
Sunday, July 23, 2023
4:00pm – 6:00pm Registration Open
5:00pm -8:00pm Taste of Virginia/Mix & Mingle
Affiliate Leaders Meet & Greet Network
Host Emcees: Earl Bynum & The Belle
Location: Main Salon D
Monday, July 24, 2023
8:00am Registration Open
GIN Morning Session Location: Main Ballroom D
9:00am Prayer & Worship Experience: Dr. Deborah Brown
9:10am Official Norfolk Welcome: Earl Bynum
9:15am Welcome: Bishop Kenneth Wells
9:30am Affiliate Roll Call: Tammy Taylor
9:50am Break Off Sessions: Sheilah Belle
10:00am – 10:30am The Present State of Gospel!
Location: Main Ballroom D
Moderator: Earl Bynum
Guest Commentary: Canton Jones, Michael Boykins, Liz Black, Tonya Rivens
OPEN General Session
10:35am – 10:45am G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Featured Artist: Marshetta Parker
10:47am – 10:57am G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Featured Artist: Phillip Lynah
11:00am – 12:00pm Media
Location: Main Salon C
11:00am – 12:00pm The Anatomy of a Great Artist:
Have we changed the meaning of “Gospel Artist”
Location: Salon A
Facilitators: Vickie Mack Lataillade
Panelists: Canton Jones, Nancy Jackson Johnson, William Becton, Emcee N.I.C.E.
11:00am – 12:00pm MASTERCLASS: The Bold & The Branded:
Expand Your Brand Outside the Gospel Box
Location: Salon B
Moderators: Benita Bellamy Kelley
Panelists: Ron Briggs, Tammy Taylor, Tonya Rivens
11:00am – 12:00pm The Choir and Minister of Music:
How to Present New Music, Manage Your Musicians,
Perfect Stage Presence, Make Your Rehearsals Count and Building Relationships
Location: Paul Fraim Center
Moderator: Josh Bracey
Panelist: Michelle Lightfoot, Chris Byrd, Harold Booker, Dwight Moment
12:05pm – 1:45pm The GIN Monday Luncheon (VIP Invitation Only)
Location: Main Ballroom D
Host Doc Christian: Quartet Love Luncheon
Co-Sponsored by Michael Boykins
Special Guests: Luther Barnes, Michael Boykins, Michael Boone,
Charles Stanley with the Virginia Aires,
Mr Horace Thompson of the Sensational Knightingales
and Chris Byrd
2:00pm – 3:00pm Media
Location: Salon C
2:00pm – 3:00pm MASTERCLASS: Get the Gig, Keep the Gig!
(Be Marketable In A Post Pandemic Climate. Find Work – GET PAID.)
Location: Salon A
Facilitator: April Chandler
2:00pm – 3:00pm Impacting Radio, Digital Outlets & Retail
(Radio Play To Radio Sales)
Location: Salon B
Moderator: Emcee N.I.C.E.
Panelist: Michael Chandler, Garland “Miche” Waller
2:00pm – 3:00pm Next Media: Creating Careers Of Longevity as a Radio Announcer,
TV Host and Influencer from Internet, Podcasts, Streaming Platforms, and YouTube Channels.
Location: Paul Fraim Center
Moderator: Sheilah Belle
Panelists: Tonya Rivens, Liz Black, Ron Briggs, Canton Jones, EMCEE N.I.C.E.
3:05pm – 3:35pm GENERAL SESSION:
Location: Main Ballroom D
Featured Performance: Pastor Josh Bracy & Power Anointed
A Donte from Jersey Presentation: V-Reel
Wrap Up and Monday Night Overview
6:00pm – 8:30pm The G.I.N. Signature Fashion Show
SHADES OF ROYALTY (Purple)
Location: Main Ballroom D
8:30pm – 10:30pm GIN AFTER PARTY with Host Canton Jones
Location: Main Ballroom D
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
7:00am – 8:30am VIP BREAKFAST
Location: Main Ballroom D
8:00am Registration Open
OPEN General Session
Location: Main Ballroom D
9:00am Prayer & Worship Experience: Dr. Deborah Brown
9:15am A Moment with Bishop Kenneth Wells
9:30am GIN U Preview: Canton Jones
9:35am G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Featured Artist: Keenan Coleman
9:47am G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Featured Artist: Mary Glover
10:00am Break Off Sessions: Sheilah Belle
10:10am – 11:30am The Media
Location: Main Salon C
10:10am – 11:30pm “Shoot Your Best Shot” –
Pitch Your Best song to A & R & Label Reps!
Location: Main Ballroom D
(20 slots available – Sign up on site)
Moderator: Sheilah Belle
Panelists: Garland “Miche” Waller, Liz Black, Shari, Tonya Rivens, Earl Bynum
10:10am – 11:30am CCM And Gospel Music:
Can Your Music appeal to both audiences?
Location: Paul Fraim Center
Moderators: Terrance Howell
Panelists: Jesse Wood, Benita Bellamy Kelley, Nancy Jackson Johnson
10:10am – 11:30am Prioritizing Relationships, Love & Career! How to Balance it All
Location: Salon A
Moderator: Rosalind Jones
Panelist: Shervonne Wells, Mike & April Chandler, Ramona Jones, Dannie Pledger
12:00pm – 1:45pm *VIP GIN Tuesday Lunch – Sponsored by L’rae Entertainment
Location: Main Ballroom D
Host: Earl Bynum
Special Guests: Asaun Bynum, Missy Billups, Ernest Billups
2:00pm – 3:00pm Media
Location: Main Salon C
2:00pm – 3:00pm From a Producer’s Perspective: How to Make a Hit
Location: Salon A
Moderator: Garland “Miche” Waller
Panelist: Greg Mitchell, Leonard Thompson, Mark Ballard, William Becton
2:00pm – 3:00pm Handle Your Business:
How to Set Up Your Business, Structure, Register your Name, Etc.
Location: Salon B
Moderator: Mike Chandler
2:00pm – 3:00pm Quartet Gospel:
How to Stay Relevant in a Gen X World
Location: Paul Fraim Center
Moderator: Connie Birth
Panelists: Thomas Alexander, Michael Boykins, Melvin Stackhouse
3:00pm – 3:20pm GENERAL SESSION: Wrap Up Tuesday
Location: Main Ballroom D
3:25pm – 3:35pm G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Featured Artists: Zak Williams & 1Akord
6:00pm – 6:15pm Bus Departure from Hotel to Mount Lebanon Baptist Church
7:00pm – 9:00pm On Stage with Earl Bynum TV Recording
Location: The Mount
215 Las Gaviotas Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Wednesday, July 26, 2022
8:00am Registration Open
OPEN General Session Location: Main Ballroom D
9:00am Prayer & Worship Experience: Dr. Deborah Brown
9:10am Moment with Bishop Kenneth Wells
9:20am G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Feature Artist: Pastor Nell Smith Ward
9:40am G.I.N. “Music Ministry Moment”
Featured Artist: Apostle James
9:50am Break Off Sessions: Sheilah Belle
GIN “U”
10:00am – 10:45am The Edit/Performances/ Let’s talk Hip Hop 2023
Location: Salon D
Facilitator: Canton Jones
Interactive
10:00 – 10:45am Fashion Saints & Fashion Aints:
Make Your Mark On and Off the Stage
Location: Salon A
Facilitator: Letricia Laftin Russell
10:00am – 10:45am Music Business 101:
Understanding What It Takes To Get In The Business As An Artist,
Manager, Executive, or Producer.
Location: Salon B
Facilitator: Emcee Nice
Panelists: C Goss, Shari, Lucinda Moore, William Becton
11:00am – 11:45am Master Class: How To Make Beats:
Learn The Latest Music Software and Equipment
Location: Salon A
Facilitator: Canton Jones, Dominion Jones and Canaan Jones
Interactive
11:00am – 11:45am Understanding publishing, Royalties and Points
Location: Salon B
Facilitator: Emcee N.I.C.E.
12:00pm – 1:40pm Luncheon (VIP/Invitation Only)
Host: Bishop Wells & Earl Bynum
Location: Main Ballroom D
2:00pm – 2:45pm Conversations with Gospel Industry Veterans, Gen X – Z
Location: Main Ballroom D
Facilitator: Canton and Emcee N.I.C.E.
Panelists: Lemmie Battles, Willie Jones, LaVell Nero, C Goss, Shari, Love Jones
3:00pm GENERAL SESSION: Wrap Up Session
Location: Main Ballroom D
3:30pm GIN Affiliate Leaders: Tammy Taylor and Bishop Wells
5:00pm – 8:00pm The GIN Concert Experience
Location: Main Ballroom D
SPECIAL GUESTS: Nancy Jackson Johnson, Apostle James Alston,
Shari Demby, Darnell Davis, David Whitfield,
Young Men for Christ, Danielle Sunny Bryant
HOST: Emcees: Earl Bynum, The Belle, Liz Black, Emcee N.I.C.E.
