As we look forward to the upcoming 37th anniversary of the Billboard Latin Music Conference in 2025, we can’t help but reflect on its journey. This prestigious event has evolved from a humble one-day gathering into a global powerhouse that shapes the Latin music industry. It has served as a platform for industry executives, top Latin , brand marketers, radio programmers, and producers to come together, share insights, and celebrate the richness of Latin music. The conference has consistently attracted world-class and has enjoyed the support of leading brands. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how this event, which celebrates Latin music like no other, has grown and flourished over the years.
<img alt="A photo of Marc Anthony, one of the world-renowned who participated in the Billboard Latin Music Conference” class=”alignleft wp-image-129688″ src=”https://radiofacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Marc-Anthony-costa-rica-600×495-4.jpg” width=”540″ height=”446″ />The Billboard Latin Music Conference, the longest-running and most prestigious event in the world dedicated to Latin music, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2014.
Growth and Impact of the Conference
What began as a one-day event featuring five industry panels and two music showcases, has become the most powerful event in the Latin music industry worldwide. The conference draws hundreds of key industry executives, top Latin music , leading brand marketers, national radio programmers and prominent producers for four days of provocative presentations, panel discussions, exclusive Q&;A’s and many more.
Conference Details
The conference, which was held April 21-24, 2014, at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami, FL, culminates with the Billboard Latin Music Awards, the only recognition that truly reflects the best in Latin music, as determined by actual sales and radio play.
Legacy of the Billboard Latin Music Conference
“For the past 37 years, the Billboard brand has been the leading advocate and the go-to name for Latin artists and the Latin music industry worldwide,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Executive Director, Latin Content and Programming. “The Billboard Latin Music Conference existed before any other conference dedicated to Latin entertainment worldwide and we as a brand are immensely proud to say that today Billboard continues to be the undisputed place to be.”
Star-Studded Participation
Throughout the past 37 years, the conference has garnered the participation of world-renowned music stars, including Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, Don Omar, Gerardo Ortiz, Roberto Tapia, Camila, Aventura, Mana, the late Jenni Rivera, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan, and Carlos Vives, among others.
Support and Collaboration
The conference has also enjoyed the support and collaboration of leading brands such as State Farm, AT&;T, Western Union, Walmart, Diageo, Wrigley, Google, Vevo, Pandora, Facebook, Spotify, and Deezer.”
State Farm is honored to be a part of the Billboard Latin Music Conference tradition as it celebrates 37 years,” said Tim Van Hoof, Assistant Vice President, Marketing at State Farm. “This event is a significant pillar in the world of Latin music and we are happy to be able to have been a part of it for the last 17 years. We look forward to another exciting event in 2025.”
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