Trapital Trapital Summit Recap: Venue Surprise, Highlights, and Behind the Scenes Moments
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Sep 15, 2025 Tati Cirisano, an Analyst at MIDiA Research, joins the conversation to dissect the recent Trapital Summit. She reveals the challenges faced, including a surprise venue change due to bankruptcy. The discussion highlights key moments and valuable feedback from attendees. They delve into the roles of AI and industry trends, emphasizing the transformation of artists into multifaceted brands. With reflections on programming decisions and future aspirations, Tati offers insights into how collaboration and authenticity are reshaping the music landscape.
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Last-Minute Venue Bankruptcy Curveball
- Dan describes getting a FaceTime from Jesse that revealed Noia House had filed for Chapter 7 just days before the summit.
- The team scrambled and secured Sunset Room Hollywood, turning a crisis into a better-feeling venue.
Intimacy Boosted Engagement
- Tati and Dan noted the summit felt more intimate and focused this year, aided by the new venue layout.
- That intimacy increased audience engagement and reinforced the event's premium positioning.
Phone Use And Note-Taking As Quality Signals
- Tati uses two quick metrics to judge panel quality: phone usage and note-taking.
- Low phone use and active note-taking signal that a session delivered genuine value.