Monday, July 23 will be a day you won't want to miss!

Can't wait for Podcast Movement? You'll have a variety of fun and educational podcasting activities before the conference begins, including workshops, mixers and more.


PMx Competition, presented by Cypress Resources
9AM-3PM – Grand C/D

Watch 12 of your fellow attendees compete in this TED-style speaking competition, where the ultimate prize is a chance to take the main stage as a speaker at PM19!


Email Marketing for Podcasters, presented by Convertkit
9AM-3PM – Grand I/J

You have heard people like Pat Flynn, Tim Ferriss, Melyssa Griffin and Shawn Stevenson talk about why Email Marketing is crucial for their business. Join the ConvertKit team for a pre-conference workshop designed specifically for “Email Marketing for Podcasters”.


New Attendee Orientation (session 1), presented by Castos
9AM-11AM – Grand A/B

The morning before Podcast Movement officially kicks off, you'll have the chance to learn from PM veterans the best way to make the most out of Podcast Movement 2018...plus meet a few hundred podcasters a day early to boot!


Women's Networking Event, presented by Castos
11AM-1PM – Grand A/B

Join a few of the most amazing women in podcasting for this structured, and fun, networking event where not only will you get to know a whole lot of new people prior to PM kicking off, but you'll become a better podcaster as well.


New Podcasters Primer, presented by Castos
1PM-3PM – Grand A/B

The afternoon before Podcast Movement officially kicks off, you'll have the chance to learn from some podcasting experts who can help you talk the talk and walk the walk...plus meet a few hundred podcasters a day early to boot!


New Attendee Orientation (session 2), presented by Castos
3PM-5PM – Grand A/B

The afternoon before Podcast Movement officially kicks off, you'll have the chance to learn from PM veterans the best way to make the most out of Podcast Movement 2018...plus meet a few hundred podcasters a day early to boot!


Badge Pickup & Networking Event, presented by Cabana
3PM-7PM – Grand Ballroom

Join us in the main ballroom to pick up your badge before the rush, some causal networking, plus enjoy music from one of the best acoustic duos in the northeast!


Ignite Podcast Movement, presented by Veritone One
7PM-9PM – Grand C/D

Ignite is a unique speaking event where a series of speakers get on stage for five minutes each to share a Spark. And the real winners are those who show up, enjoy the Sparks – and maybe a free drink ticket!


Welcome Party, presented by Triton Digital
9PM-MIDNIGHT – Grand Ballroom

Join us in the Grand Ballroom at 9pm for drinks, light bites, mingling, and some amazing entertainment! The first 100 to arrive get their first drink free, and EVERYONE will enjoy dueling piano entertainment from The Philly Keys (the best dueling piano show in the northeast). A must see!