Speakers

Learn from industry experts.

We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of local and international industry professionals who will be sharing their expertise through engaging workshops, insightful presentations, and real-world industry knowledge throughout the conference.

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Dan Sodomka

Board Chair, Conor Byrne Cooperative

Dan Sodomka is a Seattle musician, small business owner, and cofounder of the Conor Byrne Cooperative, a community owned music venue in Seattle’s historic Ballard neighborhood. His work explores new ways for independent venues to thrive beyond traditional reliance on alcohol sales, including cooperative ownership, community investment, and alternative business models that sustain the places where music, art, and community come together. He also performs with Seattle folkgrass band Inland Seaway.