Latin Music Week 2026 to Tackle AI, Touring and Independent Distribution
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 will run Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach. The event's panels will examine artificial intelligence, independent distribution, global touring, cross-platform storytelling and creator-led media. Other discussions will cover Brazil's global influence and the intersection of film and music.
Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 is scheduled for Oct. 19–22 at Faena Forum Miami Beach. Its daytime sessions will gather executives, artists, managers, distributors, venue operators and technology figures to discuss AI, independent distribution, touring, storytelling and creator-driven media.
A Monday session, “By the Numbers,” will feature Luminate CEO Rob Jonas examining Spanish-language music’s worldwide reach through audience growth, listening patterns and key markets. Additional panels will consider Brazil’s international influence and connections between film and music.
The event may shape how Latin music professionals respond to AI, distribution consolidation and touring shifts, potentially affecting artists, independent labels, creators and fans. By highlighting Brazil, film-music ties and digital communities, it could encourage broader cross-border collaboration and more diverse storytelling. Its impact likely remains industry-focused, but discussions around ownership, discovery and sustainable careers may influence how Spanish-language music reaches global audiences.