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Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 to Feature Global Lineup and Pitbull Q&A in Miami
Miami’s Faena Forum will light up October as Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 launches on October 19 and runs through the 22nd. The four‑day conference will host panels, workshops, live performances and networking sessions for Latin music artists, executives and industry leaders.
The event will run in tandem with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, scheduled for the final day of the week and broadcast live on Telemundo and Peacock. The awards will honor the most successful Latin recordings, songs, albums, labels, songwriters and producers in the United States, based on sales, radio airplay, streaming and online data.
A first‑wave roster of performers and speakers has been announced. Onstage talent will include Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany Garcia, Lola Indigo, Paola Jara, RaiNao, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Trueno and Zhamira. Executive panelists Nat Pastor, Tommy Mottola and Víctor González will also share insights. The lineup blends established stars with emerging voices, reflecting the breadth of contemporary Latin music.
Billboard has framed this edition under the theme “Global Consolidation.” Panels will tackle hot topics such as artificial intelligence, global touring strategies and the expansion of Latin artists into stadiums and international markets. In a statement, Billboard CEO Mike Van described the conference as “the premier global celebration of Latin music” and said it aims to spark conversations that drive the industry’s future. Co‑chief content officer Leila Cobo added that the event underscores Latin music’s growing global reach.
A highlight of the week is a special Superstar Q&A with Grammy‑winning Miami icon Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez). The 43‑year‑old will discuss his career, business ventures and influence on the worldwide growth of Latin music. Pitbull is currently touring North America and Europe on the sold‑out “I’m Back” tour with Lil Jon. In 2023 he set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at BST Hyde Park in London. Over two decades, Pitbull’s catalog has generated billions of audio and video streams and earned numerous gold and platinum certifications.
Beyond music, Pitbull founded the Mr. 305 record label, launched Voli 305 Vodka, and created the SiriusXM channel Globalization, which focuses on rhythmic and international hits. He also co‑founded SLAM!, a tuition‑free public charter school network that serves more than 10,000 students across 14 schools in the United States.
The 2026 awards ceremony will air live on Telemundo and Peacock, following the conference’s conclusion. The Faena Forum, located at 3300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, will host the event.
In its previous edition, Billboard Latin Music Week hosted conversations with artists such as Anuel AA, Carín León, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Danny Ocean, DJ Khaled, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Emilia, Ivy Queen, Kali Uchis, Laura Pausini, Myke Towers, Ozuna, Rawayana and Tokischa. The 2026 event builds on that legacy by adding new voices and industry leaders.
Tickets for the 2026 conference start at $650 and can be purchased through billboardlatinmusicweek.com. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week is positioned as a key gathering for Latin music stakeholders, offering a platform for dialogue, performance and recognition that aligns with the genre’s growing global influence.
The event will run in tandem with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, scheduled for the final day of the week and broadcast live on Telemundo and Peacock. The awards will honor the most successful Latin recordings, songs, albums, labels, songwriters and producers in the United States, based on sales, radio airplay, streaming and online data.
A first‑wave roster of performers and speakers has been announced. Onstage talent will include Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany Garcia, Lola Indigo, Paola Jara, RaiNao, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Trueno and Zhamira. Executive panelists Nat Pastor, Tommy Mottola and Víctor González will also share insights. The lineup blends established stars with emerging voices, reflecting the breadth of contemporary Latin music.
Billboard has framed this edition under the theme “Global Consolidation.” Panels will tackle hot topics such as artificial intelligence, global touring strategies and the expansion of Latin artists into stadiums and international markets. In a statement, Billboard CEO Mike Van described the conference as “the premier global celebration of Latin music” and said it aims to spark conversations that drive the industry’s future. Co‑chief content officer Leila Cobo added that the event underscores Latin music’s growing global reach.
A highlight of the week is a special Superstar Q&A with Grammy‑winning Miami icon Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez). The 43‑year‑old will discuss his career, business ventures and influence on the worldwide growth of Latin music. Pitbull is currently touring North America and Europe on the sold‑out “I’m Back” tour with Lil Jon. In 2023 he set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at BST Hyde Park in London. Over two decades, Pitbull’s catalog has generated billions of audio and video streams and earned numerous gold and platinum certifications.
Beyond music, Pitbull founded the Mr. 305 record label, launched Voli 305 Vodka, and created the SiriusXM channel Globalization, which focuses on rhythmic and international hits. He also co‑founded SLAM!, a tuition‑free public charter school network that serves more than 10,000 students across 14 schools in the United States.
The 2026 awards ceremony will air live on Telemundo and Peacock, following the conference’s conclusion. The Faena Forum, located at 3300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, will host the event.
In its previous edition, Billboard Latin Music Week hosted conversations with artists such as Anuel AA, Carín León, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Danny Ocean, DJ Khaled, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Emilia, Ivy Queen, Kali Uchis, Laura Pausini, Myke Towers, Ozuna, Rawayana and Tokischa. The 2026 event builds on that legacy by adding new voices and industry leaders.
Tickets for the 2026 conference start at $650 and can be purchased through billboardlatinmusicweek.com. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week is positioned as a key gathering for Latin music stakeholders, offering a platform for dialogue, performance and recognition that aligns with the genre’s growing global influence.