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POINTS OF VIEW

SEPTEMBER 26 & 272PM–8PMFREE
MIAMI'S CREATIVE INDUSTRY, OPEN SOURCE FOR TWO DAYS.

Panels, workshops, and open conversations connecting the next generation of artists and creatives with the people who run the industry. Free to attend. RSVP required.

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WHAT IT IS

2DAYS
16SESSIONS
39SPEAKERS
$0TO ATTEND

Points of View is III Points' annual educational seminar: panel discussions, breakout sessions, live demonstrations, and open conversations built to hand Miami's emerging artists and professionals the practical tools of the trade.

Artists, venue operators, event producers, and community leaders share real-world experience and accessible pathways into music, art, and creative industries.

THE 2026 PROGRAM

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · PANEL
2:00PM - 3:00PM

Local Action: How to Get Involved in Your City

A conversation about how Miami residents can become more engaged in the decisions shaping their city. Drawing on the successes and challenges of building up and protecting Gramps and Gramps Getaway as real-world examples, the discussion will explore how to navigate local government, organize around issues, and take meaningful action at the local level. The conversation will also dive into the speakers’ personal journeys building businesses in Miami and what led them to become more actively involved in their city.

  • Nick KatzOwner of Andrew Skate Shop & Founder of Skate Free
  • Adam GerstenOwner of Gramps Getaway & Chair of the City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · WORKSHOP
2:30PM - 3:15PM

The Making of a Record: From Mastering to Vinyl Pressing

A step-by-step look at how recorded music becomes a physical vinyl record. The session will walk through the process from preparing and mastering audio for vinyl through cutting, plating, pressing, and producing the finished record.

  • Erick ParedesPresident of Sustainable Music, SmartSongs and Dubwrkx
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · PANEL
3:15PM - 4:15PM

Miami’s Changemakers: Navigating Local Resources, Grants & Funding

A discussion focused on the local resources, grants, and funding opportunities available to Miami’s creative community. Speakers will share practical insight on how to find and navigate these resources, from identifying the right opportunities to understanding how to access them. The conversation will also explore how artists, entrepreneurs, and small businesses can better connect with local organizations and city initiatives to support their projects and ideas.

  • “MJ” GreenExecutive Director, Miami Downtown Development Authority
  • Edward Martí KringDirector of Community Enhancement & Project Delivery for City of Miami
  • Claribel AvilaCo-founder of Pana Mia Club
  • Catie CaseHead of Special Projects at Split Pay
  • Rosy LopezVP Relationship Manager, Impact Deposits Corp / Center for Social Change
  • Moderated by: Sophia CorugedoPublic Housing Agency Planner for Miami-Dade County
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · WORKSHOP
3:30PM - 4:15PM

Social Media Advertising: A Guide to Running Ads

A practical introduction to running paid social media campaigns for artists, event organizers, and small businesses. The session will cover campaign setup, defining audiences, setting budgets, choosing objectives, developing creative, and understanding performance so attendees can make more informed decisions when promoting their work online.

  • Ozzy OrtaLifecycle Marketing Manager, Club Space / III Points Co-Founder, HYPHEN Talent Agency
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · PANEL
4:30PM - 5:30PM

There’s a Place for You Here: Will You Take It? Staying & Building in Miami

A candid conversation with people who have chosen to build a life, career, and business in Miami. Speakers will share their individual paths, what has kept them invested in the city, and how they have navigated Miami’s changing creative and cultural landscape. The discussion explores the impact that choosing to build “here” as a Miami native can have on the city’s identity and future.

  • Brian GriffithsFounder of Bad Juju Hospitality Group (Over Under, Tâm Tâm, Fratesi’s & Pho Nam)
  • Anthony HallCo-Founder & Booking Director at ZeyZey Miami & Partner at Grassfed Culture, Los Félix & Krüs Kitchen
  • Pressure PointCultural Worker, Event Producer for Masisi, Masisi Radio, Rhythm & Blues
  • Sarah RamosFounder of Dear Eleanor, Event Organizer
  • Moderated by: Lolo ReskinFounder of Sweat Records, est. 2005
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · WORKSHOP
4:30PM - 5:30PM

Touring Tools: Self-Managing Your Tours & Bookings

A practical session for independent artists learning how to manage their own bookings and touring. The session will cover the systems and organizational practices behind managing dates, communication, travel, logistics, and the day-to-day responsibilities of a touring artist. Touring Tools founder Nicholas G. Padilla will demonstrate how independent DJs and musicians can manage their shows and tours using Touring Tools.

  • Nicholas G. PadillaFounder of Miami Community Radio and Touring Tools & Interdisciplinary Artist
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · PANEL
5:45PM - 6:45PM

Inside the Booking Process: How to Get Booked

A practical look inside the booking process from the perspectives of talent buyers who book artists across venues, festivals, and events. The conversation will cover what talent buyers look for when booking artists, how artists can position themselves for opportunities, communication etiquette, building relationships, and the role consistency and momentum play in getting booked.

  • Carlos SaavedraHead Talent Buyer at Club Space
  • Nayra SerranoProgram Director at Las Rosas
  • Laila FakhouryCo-Founder of Big: Culture & Arts Festival, How Bazar & Dion Dia Records
  • Moderated by: Priscilla CavalcanteOwner of PROIBIDÆ & Concreta Sala
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DAY 1 · SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 · PANEL
7:00PM - 8:00PM

Evolving as a Creative: Career Cycles, Longevity & Legacy

Drawing from over 20 years of experience in the music industry, and representing artists like Keinemusik, Eli Escobar, Jubilee and others, Inbal Lankry shares her perspective on supporting an artist’s vision while navigating growth, change, and evolution through the different cycles of an artist’s career. Moderated by III Points founder David Sinopoli, the discussion explores what it takes to build longevity.

  • Inbal LankryFounder & Agent at PRISMA Artists
  • Moderated by: David SinopoliFounder of III Points & Owner of Club Space
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VENUE

The Historic Alfred I. duPont Building

169 E FLAGLER ST - DIRECTIONS
The banking hall: painted wood ceiling, tall windows, checkered marble floor
FRAME 01 / THE BANKING HALL
The open steel vault door
FRAME 02 / THE VAULT
Gold doors under the Alfred I. duPont Building sign at 169
FRAME 03 / ENTER AT 169
The vault door lit purple at night
FRAME 04 / AFTER DARK
The tower, carved with Florida National Bank & Trust Co
FRAME 05 / FLORIDA NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO
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