APAP|NYC is the world's premier gathering of the performing arts presenting, booking, and touring industry and the annual members conference of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.

Registration opens in late June 2024!

Note: The information below is from the 2024 conference and is provided as a reference only. Specific details about the 2025 conference will be published by June 2024.

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A connector of professionals. A community of peers. Tap into a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who create, produce, and support the presenting, booking, and touring of the performing arts.

The driver of North American performance bookings, industry collaborations, and equitable partnerships, APAP|NYC is where business gets done. Join arts influencers at the epicenter of the action.

The conference is a catalyst for the ideas and practice that are shaping the recovery and the future of our field. Get your front row seat, hear from experts, and join the conversation.

Discover new artists, new works, new companies, new venues, and new partners. Meet colleagues who are new-to-you. Experience showcases. Engage with thought-leaders. Explore new strategies and keys to success.

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Why We Come Together

We gather at APAP|NYC for community, commerce, learning, and discovery, as well as the networks, inspiration and opportunities that fuel our work, our livelihoods, our industry, ourselves. APAP|NYC is essential to your success presenting, booking, and touring the live performing arts.

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APAP|NYC 2025 takes place January 10-14, 2025 in New York City. The hub of conference activity is the New York Hilton Midtown, our official conference hotel.

"The APAP conference is a great chance to start the new year reinvigorated and grateful for the opportunity to work in such a supportive and beautiful community of artists, colleagues, and friends." - Jason Belz, Executive Vice President, Kirshbaum Associates, Inc.

What You Can Expect at APAP|NYC 2025

The conference is ever evolving to meet the shifting nature of our field and the times we live in. One thing is certain: You will leave energized and with the contacts, opportunities, information and inspiration you need as a performing arts professional.

APAP|NYC 2025 is where it all happens!

Professional Development

Plenary Events and Fieldwide Conversations

Networking Opportunities

The EXPO Commons

Continuing Education and Learning Sessions

Artist Discovery Sessions

Affinity Group Meetings

The APAP Honors Awards Breakfast

Showcases

*Find more information about exhibit space reservations and showcase listings coming soon.

Announcements

How Much Does the Conference Cost?

Thousands of performing arts professionals attend the APAP|NYC conference every year to conduct business, network with colleagues, get inspiration, and discover artists. APAP is committed to keeping the conference affordable and accessible and offers a number of "ways to APAP", so that you can choose the right path for you. Click here to learn about our registration rates.

Interested in exhibiting? Learn more here. Interested in showcasing? Learn more here.

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Exhibiting at APAP|NYC

Hotel room rates

Showcasing and showcase listings

Schedule-at-a-glance

Conference rate relief

Everyone is Welcome at APAP|NYC

There are many reasons people attend APAP|NYC. The conference is like no other because of the variety of people it draws and the range of performances it showcases.

Regardless of the role you play in your organization or in the field, and whether you are new to APAP or a long-time member, YOU are welcome, and we want to help you have a great experience.

We invite you to join our community of arts professionals where equity, diversity and inclusion, and accessibility are our guiding principles. Read our Accessibility Statement.

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“[I liked] reconnecting with colleagues, [and] hearing stories and real experiences from the field.”

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APAP|NYC 2025 Sponsors

APAP|NYC+ 2023 Sponsor International Arts Manager

Interested in adding your name to this list?

Please fill out the APAP|NYC 2025 Sponsorship Interest Form.

APAP|NYC 2025 Conference Committee

Thank you to the 2025 Conference Committee for their commitment and contributions.

Mark Alexander, executive director, Palm Beach State College

Michael Alexander, director, public programming, California Institute of Technology

Conference Co-Chair: Marc Baylin, president, Baylin Artists Management

Sophie Blumberg, associate producer, Octopus Theatricals

Andre Bouchaard, principal and founder, Indigenous Performance Productions

Gail Boyd, president, Gail Boyd Artist Management

Jonathan Campbell, head of outreach and strategic initiatives, Small World Music

Andrea Cuevas, director of presented events marketing, McCarter Theatre Center

Conference Co-Chair: Ally Haynes-Hamblen, director of Cultural Affairs, City of Las Vegas

Tommy Hensel, managing director, fine & performing arts center, Moraine Valley Community College

Conference Co-Chair: PennyMaria Jackson, Founder and chief creative officer, ArtzVenture

Laura Kratt, executive director, Appalachian Theatre

Sam Livingston, director of operations, Weill Music Institute, Carnegie Hall

Beth Macmillan, executive director, Artown

Dayna Martinez, senior programming director, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Tracey McFarland, Founder, president of booking, Broadway and Beyond Theatricals

Christopher Morgan, executive artistic director, Dance Place

Eric Nelson, client engagement officer, TRG Arts

Hanna Oravec, assistant director for programs, Wesleyan University, Center for the Arts

Kyoung Park, artistic director, Kyoung's Pacific Beat

Manuel Prestamo, president, PMI: Performance Management International

Tiffany Rea-Fisher, artistic director, Elisa Monte Dance

Crandall Rogers, founder and president, Four Mortals Prodcutions Inc.

Conference Co-Chair: Rosalba Rolon, artistic director, Pregones Theater

Jerry Ross, president, Harmony Artists, Inc.

Sarah Saltwick, co-director, sales & artistic relations, Holden & Arts Associates

Rena Shagan, president, Rena Shagan Associates, Inc.

Francine Sheffield, Founder/CEO, Sheffield Global Arts Management

Jake Stepansky, Co-founder, JETco.

Diana Tan, agent, ECE Touring

Todd Wetzel, executive director, Purdue Convocations

Mark Wilson, executive director, Lehigh University, Zoellner Arts Center

Conference Co-Chair: Sarah Haag, Artist, Ted Yoder Band
Conference Co-Chair: Sarah Saltwick, Co-Director, Holden and Associates
Conference Co-Chair: Laura Sweet, Vice President / Chief Operating Officer, Des Moines Performing Arts
Conference Co-Chair: Mark Wilson, Executive Director, Zoellner Arts Center
Conference Co-Chair: Chisa Yamaguchi, Creative Producer / Artist Manager / Booking Representative, Sozo Artists
Andy Cassano, Vice President of Programming and Education, Omaha Performing Arts
Joshua Dalledonne, Associate Director, Creative, Arts Commons
Danielle Devlin, Agent and Manager, Canis Major Music LLC
Joshua Ellis, Grants and Inclusion Manager, Western States Arts Federation

Rick Ivey, Executive & Artistic Director, Thomasville Entertainment Foundation
Kris Kaminski, Senior Managing Partner, EastCoast Entertainment
Karen Kennedy, President, 24 Seven Artist Development
Beth MacMillan, Executive Director, Artown
Caroline Neyman, Senior Director of Operations, Green Music Center
Courtney Ozaki, Independent Producer, Japanese Arts Network
Allegra Padilla, Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion
Martha Redbone, Artist
David Rowell, Associate Professor / Program Coordinator (Arts and Entertainment Management), Dean College
Aaron Shackelford, Director of Programming, Duke Arts
Lucy Yao, Artist, Chromic Duo
John Zion, President and CEO, MKI Artists

JanArtsNYC

APAP|NYC is a founding partner of JanArtsNYC, celebrating 12 years of partnership in 2025.

Every January in New York City, more than 45,000 performing arts leaders, artists, and enthusiasts from across the globe converge for JanArtsNYC. A partnership among independent multidisciplinary festivals, indispensable industry convenings and international marketplaces, JanArtsNYC is one of the largest and most influential gatherings of its kind. #JanArtsNYC

Promotional support provided by the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.

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Future conference dates

January 9-13, 2026
January 15-19, 2027

Photo: Jupiter & Okwess at globalFEST at APAP|NYC by Adam Kissick/APAP

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Photos by APAP Photographer Adam Kissick. APAP|NYC 2025 logos and design elements by APAP Graphic Designer Mike Shotton. Image Captions in descending order: APAP|NYC banner, APAP|NYC Community, Commerce, Learning and Discovery creative elements: Vernon Reid at the Donald Harrison showcase at APAP|NYC 2024, Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE Dance showcase at APAP|NYC 2024, YPCA Jody Sperling / Time Lapse Dance showcase at APAP|NYC 2024, She Will Rock You & Story of Rock showcase at APAP|NYC 2024. Sabor Session (Social Dance for Joy and Resilience), APAP members interacting in EXPO Hall at APAP|NYC 2024, APAP members interacting in APAP|NYC 2024 sessions, She Will Rock You & Story of Rock showcase at APAP|NYC 2024, Ragamala Dance Company showcase at APAP|NYC 2024. JanArtsNYC logo, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment logo.

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Why We Come Together

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What You Can Expect at APAP|NYC 2025

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APAP welcomes featured guests to APAP|NYC 2024

Announcing The APAP Honors 2024 Awardees

Meet the artists of UP NEXT! at APAP|NYC 2024

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PBS NewsHour features globalFest and APAP|NYC+ 2023

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Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell to open APAP|NYC+ 2023

UP NEXT! Artist Discovery Session to Feature 18 New Works

Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson to join Closing Plenary Session

How Much Does the Conference Cost?

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Everyone is Welcome at APAP|NYC

APAP|NYC 2025 Sponsors

APAP|NYC 2025 Conference Committee

Thank you to the 2025 Conference Committee for their commitment and contributions.

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