The Gospel Industry Network 2023 National Conference

The Gospel Industry Network 2023 Conference - NORFOLK, VA!

Join us in Norfolk, VA July 23-27 for the most dynamic and innovative Gospel music conference of the summer!

Professional and aspiring Musicians, Singers, Songwriters, Pastors, Music Executives, Media, and Ministry Administrators, this is the conference for you!  Attend master classes and seminars on Digital Media and Technology, Songwriting and Publishing, Social media and content creation, Ministry administration practices and policies and more! Join the conversation about the future of Gospel music, Integrity and Ministry and so much more....

Master Classes / Nightly Concerts / G.I.N. Signature Fashion Show / TV & Podcast Tapings

We even have an exciting G.I.N. "U" for ages 5-21 with Hip Hop icon Pastor Canton Jones, EMCEE N.I.C.E. & Phil “The Voice”!

Host Hotel: Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
757-763-6200 and dial 1 for Reservations and reference the following information:
Group Name: 2023 Gospel Industry Network              
Group Code: GIN (Main) 
Hotel Dates:  July 22nd, 2023 – July 27th , 2023

The G.I.N. 2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Sunday, July 23

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

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   OPEN General Session:
The Present State of Gospel! 
Location: Main Ballroom D  
Moderator: Earl Bynum 
Guest Commentary: Canton Jones, Michael Boykins, Liz Black, Tonya Rivens 10:35am –

10:45am – G.I.N.  “Music Ministry Moment”  
Featured Artist:  Marshetta Parker  10:47pm –

10:57am – G.I.N.  “Music Ministry Moment”  
Featured Artist: Phillip Lynah  

11:00am – 12:00pm - Main Salon C Media 

11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Salon A 
The Anatomy of a Great Artist: Have we changed the meaning of “Gospel Artist” 
Facilitators: Vickie Mack Lataillade
Panelists: Canton Jones, Nancy Jackson Johnson, William Becton, Emcee N.I.C.E. 

11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Salon B 
MASTERCLASS: The Bold & The Branded: Expand Your Brand Outside the Gospel Box

Moderators: Benita Bellamy Kelley 
Panelists: Ron Briggs, Tammy Taylor, Tonya Rivens  

11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Paul Fraim Center
The Choir and Minister of Music: How to Present New Music, Manage Your Musicians, Perfect Stage Presence, Make Your Rehearsals Count and Building Relationships
 
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 Location: Salon C 
Media 

 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Salon A 
MASTERCLASS: Get the Gig, Keep the Gig! (Be Marketable In A Post Pandemic Climate. Find Work - GET PAID.)
 
Facilitator: April Chandler 

 2:00pm – 3:00pm  Location: Salon B 
Impacting Radio, Digital Outlets & Retail (Radio Play To Radio Sales) 
Moderator: Emcee N.I.C.E. 
Panelist: Michael Chandler, Garland “Miche” Waller 

2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Paul Fraim Center 
Next Media: Creating Careers Of Longevity as a Radio Announcer, TV Host and Influencer from Internet, podcasts, streaming platforms, and Youtube channels. 
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
Donte from Jersey: Presents V-Reel
Wrap Up and Monday Night Overview
  

6:00pm – 8:30pm Main Ballroom D      
The G.I.N. Signature Fashion Show 
                                  
SHADES OF ROYALTY (Purple)
                                                                  

 8:30pm – 10:30pm – GIN AFTER PARTY with Host Canton Jones 
Location: Main Ballroom D  

Tuesday, July 25

7:00am to 8:30am - VIP BREAKFAST
 
Location:  Main Ballroom D8:00am                          

Registration Open  GIN Morning Session  Location: Main Ballroom D     
Morning Meeting     Main Ballroom D 
9:00am    Prayer & Worship Experience – Dr. Deborah Brown   
9:15am     A Moment w/Bishop Kenneth Wells 
 9:30am    GIN U Preview/Canton Jones
 9:35am    G.I.N.  “Music Ministry Moment” w/Keenan Coleman 
9:47am     G.I.N.  “Music Ministry Moment” w/Mary Glover 
10:00am   Break Off Sessions/Sheilah Belle   

10:10am – 11:30am Location: Main Salon C 
The Media  

10:10am – 11:30pm Location: Main Ballroom D 
“Shoot Your Best Shot” -  Pitch Your Best song to A & R & Label Reps! 
(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  Location: Paul Fraim Center
CCM And Gospel Music: Can Your Music appeal to both audiences?
Moderators: Terrance Howell 
Panelists: Jesse Wood, Benita Bellamy Kelley, Nancy Jackson Johnson 

10:10am – 11:30am Location: Salon A
Prioritizing Relationships, Love & Career!  How to Balance it All
  
Moderator: Rosalind Jones 
Panelist: Shervonne Wells, Mike & April Chandler, Ramona Jones, Danny 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  Location: Main Salon C 
Media  

2:00pm – 3:00pm  Location: Salon A 
From a Producer’s Perspective: How to Make a Hit 
Moderator: Garland “Miche” Waller 
Panelist: Greg Mitchell, Leonard Thompson, William Becton  

2:00pm – 3:00pm  Location: Salon B
Handle Your Business: How to Set Up Your Business, Structure, Register your Name, Etc.
 
Moderator: Mike Chandler   

2:00pm – 3:00pm  Location: Paul Fraim Center
Quartet Gospel: How to Stay Relevant in a Gen X World
 
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

8:00am       Registration Open  GIN Morning Session 
Location: Main Ballroom D 

9:00am     Prayer & Worship Experience –Dr. Deborah Brown  
 9:10am    Bishop Kenneth Wells 
9:20am     G.I.N.  “Music Ministry Moment” w/ Pastor Nell Smith Ward 
9:40am     G.I.N.  “Music Ministry Moment” w/Apostle James 
 9:50am    Break Off Sessions/Sheilah Belle   GIN “U”  

 GIN “U” 

10:00am – 10:45am Location: Salon D 
The Edit/Performances/ Let’s talk Hip Hop 2023
Facilitator: Canton Jones Interactive  

10:00 – 10:45am Location Salon
Fashion Saints & Fashion Aints: Make Your Mark On and Off the StageA
Facilitator: Letricia Laftin Russell 

10:00am – 10:45am Location: Salon B 
Music Business 101: Understanding What It Takes To Get In The Business As An Artist, Manager, Executive, or Producer. 
Facilitator: Emcee Nice 
Panelists: C Goss, Shari, Lucinda Moore, William Becton 

11:00am – 11:45am Location: Salon A 
Master Class: How To Make Beats: Learn The Latest Music Software and Equipment
Facilitator: Canton Jones, Dominion Jones and Canaan Jones
 Interactive  

11:00am – 11:45am Location: Salon B  
Understanding publishing, Royalties and Points
Facilitator: Emcee N.I.C.E.

12:00pm – 1:40pm Luncheon (VIP/Invitation Only) 
Host: Bishop Wells & Earl Bynum/The Rehearsal
 
Location: Main Ballroom D 

2:00pm – 2:45pm Location: Main Ballroom D
Conversations with Gospel Industry Veterans, Gen X - Z 
  
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, Robert Hawkins, Anthony Hall, Lucinda Moore
HOST Emcees: Earl Bynum, The Belle, Liz Black, Emcee N.I.C.E.
 

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