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2019 Opera America Annual Conference

June 12, 2019 - June 15, 2019

2019 Opera America Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

OPERA America’s annual conference is the premier gathering of opera professionals in North America.

  • Gain insight and ideas from within and outside the opera field.
  • Build your network to advance your career.
  • Foster organizational partnerships.
  • Discover what opera companies are doing to advance the art form.
  • Learn practical skills that will enhance your contribution to the field.
  • Reconnect with your colleagues.

The opera conference attracts more than 500 attendees, including opera company general directors, staff members, trustees and volunteers, as well as artists and other industry professionals. Each year, OPERA America partners with a host opera company in a different city to offer nearly 100 events over five days. The conference offers inspiring general plenary sessions, informative breakout sessions, exciting performances and abundant networking opportunities.

Details

Start:
June 12, 2019
End:
June 15, 2019
Website:
https://www.operaamerica.org/content/about/conference.aspx

Organizer

Opera America
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