CIMA’s President & CEO Andrew Cash will be moderating a panel during next week’s Departure Conference in Toronto. The session will take place on Wednesday, May 7 from 2:30PM-3:30PM at the Princes Gate Ballroom. Owning the Future: Canada’s Indie Music Economy in Focus The rapidly changing dynamics in the U.S. both at the border and at the trade table has many in the Canadian music industry paying close attention. In this essential conversation, CIMA President Andrew Cash joins a panel of leaders from the Canadian-owned music sector for a wide ranging discussion on what it means to be an independent music company in the era of borderless music, artificial intelligence and Donald Trump. What are the opportunities and challenges for Canadian owned music companies and the artists they serve. A must-attend for anyone invested in the future of Canadian music. Speakers: Shauna de Cartier Kieran Roy Jermayne Clayton Joseph Martin Moderator: Andrew Cash The event, a reimagined Canadian Music Week, will take place from May 6-11 in Toronto. Departure will create an inclusive and vibrant environment that will also attract international artists and creatives of the younger generation, allowing for a deeper, more diverse conversation and a better representation of the cultural hub that is Toronto. Check out the full conference schedule: https://www.departureto.com/en/conference-schedule#top Get your passes here: https://www.departureto.com/en/attend-departure