Where will the Summit be held?
The CIA Summit 2009 will be held at “The Foundry” in Nashville, TN. For more info on directions and a map, click Here

When should I arrrive and leave?
We suggest arriving in Nashville, TN on Wednesday March 25, 2009 during the afternoon, then make your way over to the venue for an early bird meet and greet/coffeehouse networking time at 7:00PM. Leave on Sunday, March 29, 2009.

Where can I stay?
Hotel is not included with the price of the conference. Check out accommodation info HERE.

How do I commute?
Transportation to the conference is not provided, so when making arrangements make sure you inquire about travel times to The Foundry in Nashville. We are about 15 minutes from the airport. Cab Fare runs about $30.00 one way. There are no hotels within walking distance. If you are flying in, Nashville, TN (BNA) is your destination.

Do you have directions?
Yes, you may view them by clicking Here

Where can I eat?
We will provide breakfast snacks/coffee and boxed lunches/drinks for you to purchase for a minimal price right on site. Dinner is on your own. There are many places to eat in downtown Nashville, which is just a few minutes away.

How do I register?
Ready to Register? Click HERE. We’re using a service called “Event Brite.” It makes registering a snap! After you register, we’ll connect and forward you info on the event.

How Do I get that sweet Indieheaven Member Discount?
Indieheaven.com members get 50% OFF the price of registration. It makes smart financial sense to join Indieheaven before registering, and then after joining, you will see it makes perfect sense to be a member:) Join Indieheaven NOW, then come back to the Summit website and register. We don’t mind!

Can my spouse attend?
Sure, just make sure they register as an additional person. If you are a member of Indieheaven, they get the special member discount.

How do I register a band?
Register the 1st person at the 1st person rate, and any additional people, register at the additional person rate, which is 50% off!

Can children attend?
Childcare is not provided and since we have seminars and are recording them, we must keep the room we are meeting in quiet. For this reason, children under the age of 13 are not to attend. They can attend our non-seminar times and our Momentum Awards on Saturday night.

I/We want to perform at your event and showcase
Great! We want you to as well! On Thursday, March 26, 2009 We’ll have 2 stages going, The “Foundry Stage” for singer/songwriters and track artists, and the “Fortress Stage” for bands. Since we’ll have HUNDREDS of artists registering, the way we will determine who performs will be based on WHEN you register. The sooner you register, the better chance you will perform at the showcase. We want everyone who registers to perform but time is a limited commodity. Our suggestion.. REGISTER NOW! And.. there is NO EXTRA FEE to showcase! How’s that for a deal! We’ll provide backline drums, mics, etc. but if you want to bring your guitar/bass amp and other instruments feel free. Each artist will get 3 songs or 15 minutes to share their stuff! We want everyone to share their talent! And, if you want to invite any industry big-wigs to watch you perform, go right on ahead. We’ll also have some of our indie-stry friends there to check out the talent. Get valuable feedback at the showcase from your peers and others!

Can I make money referring others to the CIA Summit 2009?
You betcha! Want to earn $25 per referral to The CIA Summit? Sign up to be a CIA Summit Affiliate click HERE. Make sure to look down the list for the CIA Summit 2009 and then sign up. You do NOT need to register to attend the conference in order to be an affiliate and earn income!

I’m ready to register, but can’t find the registration section, help!
Click HERE to go to our registration section.

I registered, but something came up and I need to cancel. What is your policy?
Awww bummer! Please click this link to view our cancellation policy HERE.

Why do you guys do all this for independent artists?
Simple.. we find our voice by helping others find theirs. Plus it’s fun!