24th Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards to be held at the JW Marriot Marquis in Miami

The JW Marriot Marquis hotel in Miami will host the 24th Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards, presented by State Farm, on April 23-25, 2013, and will offer three days of talks and expert panels made up of industry leaders, live interviews with celebs of the Latin music world, and many other features.Colombian singer Carlos Vives will take part this year in one of the Q&A sessions. The event will also present case histories of leading brands and advertisers using digital media, presentations featuring some of the most popular artists of the moment, all-week entry to parties and events, plus networking with top executives and artists promoting the industry.Participants will be able to attend the reception of the Billboard Latin Music Marketing Awards and the Billboard Bash, which serve as an antechamber to the Billboard Latin Music Awards and will feature performances by some of this year’s finalists.