Career Day Conference Friday Nov 14, 2008 The Career Day Conference is geared towards artists, students and those interested in a career in the music industry. The conference will feature a keynote address, panel discussions, clinics, workshops and Q&A periods. The purpose of the conference is to give those who are interested in the industry a head start on a career path and to introduce them to some key industry contacts. The conference is attended by artists in town for the festival as well as secondary and post secondary students. Participating schools and institutions include: University of Toronto, Halton School Board, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, Mohawk College, McMaster University, Harris Institute and McMaster University. Past speakers include: Jake Gold(Canadian Idol, Management Trust), Derrick Ross(S.L. Feldman and Assoc), Ross Reynolds(Universal Music), Daniel Lanois(Producer/Artist), Graham Rockingham(Journalist), Emmanuel Patterson (HOB/Live Nation), Paul Sanderson(Sanderson Entertainment Law) and many, many more.