Production Music Conference
October 6-8, 2026
Hilton in Universal City, Los Angeles
CALL FOR PMC 2026 PANEL SUBMISSIONS
We are now accepting panel, workshop, and seminar submissions for PMC 2026. Please remember, submissions should be thorough and timely. We are looking forward to planning the conference this year and seeing you all very soon.
Before Submitting
Please consider the PMC audience and the level of discussion. Our attendees include composers, publishers, and production music professionals from around the world, spanning early-career creators to seasoned industry veterans.
We welcome sessions that provide value at all stages, from foundational education to advanced strategy, and encourage proposals that offer practical insights, real-world experience, and meaningful takeaways.
Session Guidelines
- Submissions should present balanced viewpoints and reflect multiple sides of an issue when possible
- Panels, interviews, conversations, case studies, and educational presentations are all welcome
- Panel sessions should ideally include one moderator and up to four panelists
Diversity & Inclusion
The PMA is committed to fostering an inclusive and representative conference experience. We strongly encourage submissions that reflect diversity in background, experience, and perspective across panelists and moderators.
Speaker Information
- Accepted speakers will receive a complimentary full conference registration
- The PMA does not provide honoraria, travel, or hotel accommodations for speakers
Submission Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026
Any proposals submitted after the deadline may not be reviewed or considered.
About the Production Music Conference
The PMA’s Production Music Conference is the international gathering place for the production music community, and is scheduled for October 6-8, 2026 at the Hilton in Universal City, Los Angeles, CA.
This event will an in-person event, with panel programming streamed live both within the virtual conference platform and within the conference app. Attendees represent 80+ countries, ranging from publishers to composers, technology partners and financial partners, and everything in between. The PMC provides networking and educational opportunities to further advance the value of production music and the industry's community.
PMC 2026 Presenting Sponsor
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
As a non-profit we rely on help from our industry colleagues. If you are interested in supporting the Production Music Association for our annual Production Music Conference in October, please contact info@pmamusic.com to request a sponsorship deck or click below.
The PMC is the premier opportunity for brands serving the production music community to market their products, build awareness, and connect with the industry’s most influential leaders in media and music.
PMC 2026 Hotel Information
The PMC is returning Hilton in Universal City, Los Angeles, CA for 2026. Booking is available now!
Group Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/buruchf-pma26-0834b98f-5d45-469e-8c38-1259000644e9/
Guests can also call the In-House Reservations Dept. at 818-623-1434 from 7am-7pm, Monday-Sunday. Attendees must refer to group code 'PMA26' when booking via phone.
The deadline to book your discounted room rate is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.