Music & Gaming: The Future of Fandom
Date: Sept 13th 2023
Time: 12:00pm EST
Description:
Video games have eclipsed all forms of media for GenZ and gamers over-index as passionate consumers of music. These huge global communities represent an unprecedented opportunity for artists of all sizes. Maria Egan steers the music division at Riot Games (League of Legends & more) and Fadia Kader oversees operations, A&R, and strategic partnerships for Venice Music. These two powerhouses have forged trailblazing career paths at the intersection of tech, music, and culture.
This candid discussion will touch on their approach to building long standing communities, developing new artists, leveraging gaming and tech to monetize fandom, and crafting their own career paths.
Panelists:
Maria Egan | Global Head of Music & Events, Riot Games
Fadia Kader | General Manager & EVP, Venice Music
