Advance RSVP is available to Primary Entry badge types only. Walk-ups may be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Mentor Sessions offer 15 minutes of one-on-one interaction with industry leaders and professionals from a variety of fields spanning interactive, film, and music.

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in streaming & programming, markeitng/PR, sales & sponsorships, distribution, and health & wellness.

Rachel Stoewer is Head of Digital at renowned indie label Cooking Vinyl Records in the UK. With over 13 years of international marketing experience on campaigns such as Adele, Bob Dylan, Childish Gambino, CHVRCHES, MGMT, Mumford and Sons, Paul Simon, Passenger and Nina Nesbitt she oversees global digital strategy while remaining at the forefront of the digital landscape and new technologies. American born, Rachel previously worked in New York City at Sony Music, Republic Records and Glassnote.

You can see Rachel’s full bio on her speaker page.

Registrants who sign up online must check-in 30 minutes before their mentor time slot to guarantee their spot. Limited on-site sign up is also available for a small number of Mentor Sessions spots and will begin 30 minutes before the first time slot of each session.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.