CMJ Music Marathon -- The big-daddy of all music industry conferences, in NYC every fall.
MalibuMOB(Music On the Beach) -- outdoor festival in Malibu, CA with top unsigned bands (pop, rock, ska, alternative) from around the world performing, includes artist/industry panels, Malibu food and handcrafts areas, and more.
South by Southwest -- The famed conference in Austin TX.
WE Festival -- A wonderful weekend of music, art, etc. in Wilmington NC.
