The Last Conclave Schedule
All sessions & activities take place in the Ballroom unless otherwise indicated
Tuesday - September 15th
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OPENS -- 2:00pm
Registration & Badge Pick-Up - 2nd Floor Foyer
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5:00pm to 7:00pm
Conclave 45 Welcome Party - 2nd Floor Foyer
WEDNEsday - September 16th
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7:00am - 8:15am
Breakfast
Friends of Bill W in the Apollo Lounge
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8:15am - 8:30am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:30am - 9:50am
"Ask Me Almost Anything"
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Moderator - Harv Blain
Programming Consultant
Bob Leighton
CEO President Leighton Enterprises
Dennis Corbett
Telecommunications Legal Professionals, PLLC
Dan Cash
VP Market Manager, Director of Digital Sales and Development /Midwest Communications
Dave Ryan
KDWB Ambassador
Raphael George
VP Affiliates Sales & Content Superadio
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10:00am - 10:50am
"The Future of Talent"
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Moderator - Rob Taylor
The Conclave
Brian Wright
Radio/Media Consultant at Audience Development Group
Valerie Geller
Geller Media International
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11:00am - 11:50am
"10 Things We Learned Over 50 Years of Radio"
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Fred and Paul Jacobs
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12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rockwell Awards Luncheon
Awards Presentation
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Herb Hoppe
Tri-Country Broadcasting of Sauk Rapids, MN
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Mark Bolke
retired RCS Executive and former Conclave Chairman of the Board
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Dave “Chachi” Denes
Co-founder of Benztown Branding
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Joe Knapp
Founder of MusicMaster Scheduling
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Lori Lewis
Founder of Lori Lewis Media and former Conclave Chairperson of the Board
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Dan Seeman
VP/Market Manager, Hubbard - Media that Connects/Minneapolis
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1:45pm - 2:50pm
"Top 25 Radio Promotions of All Time"
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Paige Nienaber
CPR Radio Promotions and Consulting
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3:00pm - 3:50pm
"Social Media Do’s and Dont's for Effective Messaging and Impact"
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Moderator
Jonathan West
The Conclave
Jodi Koontz
Murphy, Sam and Jodi
Baby Haze
WIXX Green Bay
Jenny Luttenberger
Co-Host - Falen and Friends KDWB
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4:00pm - 4:50pm
"The Future of Programming"
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Moderator - Sean Ross
Radio Insight
Greg Strassel
EVP Programming & Audience Development - Hubbard Media
Jeff McCarthy
VP of Programming Midwest
Joel Denver
CEO - Sonic Trek.ai
Chad Taylor
OM - WXCL and WSWT Peoria
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5:00pm - 7:00pm
THE LAST CONCLAVE COCKTAIL PARTY!
THURSday - September 17th
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7:00am - 8:15am
Breakfast
Friends of Bill W in the Apollo Lounge
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8:15am - 8:30am
Welcome & Second Day Opening Remarks
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8:30am - 9:30am
"Keynote Address"
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Ken Levine
Award-Winning DJ, Play-By-Play Announcer, Writer, Producer
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9:40am - 10:30am
"Syndicated Programming: What Works and What Doesn’t"
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Moderator - Robby Bridges
Robby's Top 20 Countdown
Mason
Liveline
Tony Lorino
Throwback Nation
T.J.
The T.J. Show
John Garabedian
President - Jamchannel
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10:40am - 12:00pm
"How KDWB Made Legends: Then, Now, and Next!"
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All Star Cast of former KDWB Staff & Artists
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Moderator - Kelly Kelly Kelly (K3) Doherty
Imaging House/K3VO
Rich Davis
Sr. VP of Programming - iHeart Minneapolis
Angi Taylor
KSTP/Minneapolis
Scotty Davis
KSTP/Minneapolis
Falen
KDWB Morning Show/Nationally syndicated The Jason Show
JJ Kincaid
WKHK/Atlanta/Nationally syndicated Kincaid and Dallas Morning Show and more!
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12:00pm
THE LAST CONCLAVE FAREWELL LUNCHEON!
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
We will be offering great sponsorship plans for THE CONCLAVE 45. Don't miss this opportunity to spotlight your business and services with radio broadcasting industry leaders from across the country.
Booth registrations will be offered in the near future, so you can secure your spot at THE CONCLAVE 45 Marketplace.
To get more information about these opportunities, please fill out the form and we will send you information when available.
About THE CONCLAVE
THE CONCLAVE is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization bringing together broadcasters, owners, and industry leaders from across the U.S.A.
Our conferences feature seminars with panels discussing current and future issues and technology in radio broadcasting. The event aims to connect radio broadcasters and owners with modern technology and programming ideas. The Conclave has been held annually for nearly 50 years and will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 15th - 17th, 2026.