Some conferences such as Music Biz postponed its May event in Nashville to August. But other entities, including international trade show Midem and American Association of Independent Music's (A2IM) Indie Week, are experimenting with hosting remote events.

"We felt that, during this very uncertain and unsettling time for our industry, it was more important than ever to bring the global community together," Midem Director Alexandre Deniot tells Billboard of moving the annual Cannes event online.

The Midem Digital Edition will be accessible to all and will feature livestreamed keynote sessions, talks and presentations rather than holding off until the live version returns June 1-4 in 2021.

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"The digital edition will enable us to serve the Midem network and beyond and allow people in all parts of the music business internationally to benefit from the Midem experience while they're unable to physically travel," Denoit adds. "This seemed by far the best option, rather than making everyone wait indefinitely, especially during a period when we all need each other more than ever."