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Early Bird Ends Friday, July 17
Early Bird Ends Friday, July 17
Circle Up!
When the economy gets tough, we don't retreat, we Circle Up! Circle up this September to share what's working. Circle with 600+ performing arts professionals to solve what's broken. Circle up in Oakland to route tours that none of us could route alone.
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Circle Up With…
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Keynote: W. Kamau Bell
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Rika Ino, SOZO
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Bay United Artist Collective
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You asked for more focus and intentionality, so we’re introducing Conference Circles!
Conference Circles are thematic communities organized around a theme and link showcases, professional development, and networking opportunities throughout the conference. Learn about our inaugural circles and how you can get involved.
“WAA is one of the few places where I can really talk to a group of likeminded people about the type of work I want to do and have other people just sort of get it. It’s a close-knit community, a nice community, and a welcoming one. I always look forward to WAA as the kick-off to my booking season.”
— Aisha Ahmad-Post, Newman Center for the Performing Arts
We're stronger when we circle up.
600+ performing arts professionals. Four days. One circle. Let's get to work.
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