We've seen the world of live entertainment and events turned upside down this year. Like all of us, concert venues and theaters are faced with difficulty, but also opportunity: this is a great time to embrace new technology innovations.

One of these innovations is digital tickets, which are safer, faster, and cheaper than old-school paper tickets. However, digital tickets disrupt the entire entertainment industry, especially in secondary markets (think resellers and scalpers).

Blockchain technology creates a new type of digital ticket model that enables venues to bypass Will Call windows, remotely issue tickets, and open new lines of communication if events need to be rescheduled.

Even better, digital ticketing lets venues know exactly who is attending their shows -- resulting in a better, safer experience for everyone. Attend this rich and diverse conversation to hear about the future of the arts!

Matt Zarracina, Cofounder and CEO, True Tickets

True Tickets connects artists and performers with true fans by providing an end-to-end digital ticketing platform enabled by blockchain technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristindarrow/

The Tessitura Network is a leader in ticketing CRM. Kristin leads strategy and operations for the web product division and is widely recognized as an industry thought leader on the impact of digital transformation on arts and culture.

Nicole Keating, AVP Business Intelligence, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

https://www.miamidadearts.org/nicole-keating

Nicole Keating is an arts professional with 20 years of experience working with both for-profit and not-for-profit institutions in South Florida. Nicole is a founding member of Florida Access Coalition for the Arts and an active community member of the Tessitura Network.

Moderator: Mike Wise, Global Executive Consultant in Blockchain for Finserv and Insurance

Mike Wise has a deep background in insurance, e-commerce, social tech, and blockchain/DLT. Mike is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and is Board Chair of the Boston Blockchain Association.

The Future of Entertainment: Blockchain and Digital Ticketing