Podcast Movement has officially announced that the Podcast Movement 2020 event has been canceled. Instead, they will do a Podcast Movement Virtual Podcasting Conference in October of 2020, and aim for Podcast Movement 2021 to happen in Austin, Texas.

Today we come to you with news that is disappointing for us, but with a decision that we feel confident to be making: Podcast Movement 2020 in Dallas is officially canceled…

…Whether you are a brand new podcaster, or a professional who has been podcasting for years, everyone who has joined us has been welcomed as a part of the family. Being a family means lending a helping hand to one another, and this year that matters more than ever. In that spirit, we must take care of each other and protect those who matter most.

We’ve been bringing podcasters together for nearly a decade, and we plan on being here to continue this tradition for many years to come. And though we may not see each other in person this year, the Podcast Movement spirit will not fade…

The Virtual Podcast Movement will start on October 19 – 29, 2020. Registration is open now. There are three passes to choose from:

Standard Pass:

• Live Stream of all keynotes, breakout sessions, and Lunch & Learns
• Option to “Add On” optional workshops & activities
• This pass is designed for any podcasters or industry professionals who want to attend at the lowest possible price and are able to participate in the sessions live (in real time).

Plus Pass:

• Includes everything in the Standard Pass
• Access to recordings of all keynotes, breakout sessions, and Lunch & Learns
• Access to Live networking events all four session days
• Option to “Add On” optional workshops & activities
• This pass is designed for any podcasters or industry professionals who want to make sure they don’t miss any sessions, by having access to on-demand recordings after the event, plus want to participate in networking sessions.

Premier Pass:

• Includes everything in the Standard Plus Pass
• Access to all “Add On” optional workshops and activities
• Access to the Podcast Industry Professional Forum (the only way to access this)
• Special physical welcome package and other TBA inclusions
• This pass is designed for: Any podcasters or industry professionals who are looking to make the most out of their virtual time with us, who are looking to make the most out of their virtual time with us, who want to access to all the add on events, and who want to participate in the Industry Forum.

Podcast Movement 2020 will take place in Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dates of the event have been changed. It will now be from Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22. This decision was made in order to prioritize the health and safety of attendees, sponsors, speakers, and staff.

Here are some key points from the newsletter:

•  We hope that this is a welcome change for many of you, but are fully aware that it will be an unfortunate one for others, so we wanted to share with you why this decision is necessary after several weeks of serious discussion and consideration.
•  We feel that August is too soon to hold the event safely. Even if cities and states were open for events by then, which is far from certain, we would not feel comfortable asking our speakers, sponsors, or attendees to travel to us until later.
• The October dates give us an additional two months to monitor the containment and confirm that we can safely host the event, if, as the new date approaches, we feel as if we cannot do this, we will cancel the conference before putting anyone in harm’s way.

Those who have already registered for Podcast Movement 2020 will find detailed information in the newsletter about your options. You can transfer your registration to the new Podcast Movement 2020 October dates. You can covert your in-person pass to a PM20 virtual pass. Or, you can transfer your registration to Podcast Movement 2021, which will take place in August of 2021.

More details can be found in the newsletter, which also contains a link to an audio update.

Podcast Movement has shared its plan for coronavirus in regards to the upcoming Podcast Movement 2020 in Dallas. This is information is being shared in order to help attendees, and the general community overall, understand what the situation means.

We understand there is significant concern about large gatherings such as conferences and trade shows, and with good reason. As the event approaches (still five months away), we are working closely with the venue, the City of Dallas, and our management team to monitor the situation and keep attendees abreast of the latest developments.

We have every reason to believe that we will be able to proceed with hosting PM20 in Dallas this August. We are eagerly planning for that. However, we also understand that no one can be certain of what is going to happen between now and August.

Podcast Movement provided possible outcomes:

As of now, the event will take place as planned. In the event this happens, anyone who is concerned about travel, or unable to travel, will have the option to participate virtually at no extra cost. This will not only include video records of all the sessions (post-event) but some level of streaming options as well.

If the event is postponed and rescheduled, registered attendees will be able to keep their ticket and use it at the rescheduled time, or will also have the option of applying their pass to a future event at 100% value.

If the event is canceled altogether, all pass purchases will be refunded in full.

Visit the Podcast Movement 2020 website for more information regarding Podcast Movement’s plan for PM20, as well as to keep up to date with any changes that may occur.

Podcast Movement 2020 has announced some of the Keynote Speakers for Podcast Movement Evolutions. The event will take place at the Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles, California, on February 12-15, 2020.

The Keynote Speakers are:

Bob Pittman – Chairman & CEO, iHeartMedia
Hernan Lopez – Founder & CEO, Wondery
Conal Byrne – President, iHeartPodcast Network
Lory Martinez – Founder CEO, Studio Ochenta
James Altucher – Host & Author, The James Altucher Show
Misha Euceph – Podcast Host and Producer “Tell Them I Am”

There will be more Evolutions Keynote Speaker announced between now and February.

Podcast Movement Evolutions will also have an Expo Bonus Stage. It is open to everyone, regardless of which of the three ticket types you register for. The Bonus Stage in the Evolutions Expo Hall will have sessions going all day, every day, February 13-15, 2020. Visit the Podcast Movement Evolutions website for more details.

Speaker Submissions are now open for Podcast Movement 2020, which will take place in Dallas, Texas, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel on August 5-8, 2020. Podcast Movement encourages you to consider submitting your ideas for a presentation. Last year, they had over 800 submissions. You can apply to speak by reading over a Call for Proposals and then filling out an application.