Description

Recent conversations with our Sound Recording students, sparked by a visit from CIRMMT Distinguished lecturer Dr. Jude Brereton, highlighted something important: while our academic community is widely experienced as equitable, inclusive, and respectful, students are deeply aware that this “safe space” does not always reflect the realities of the professional audio world. Many still encounter sexism and other forms of discrimination across multiple sectors of the industry.

To engage this issue directly, we invite you to a special panel discussion featuring professionals who have transitioned from academia into the audio industry and who bring perspectives informed by their experiences as members of visible minorities. Our panelists will discuss the challenges they have faced, how discrimination can manifest in professional contexts, and the strategies they have developed to navigate, resist, and succeed within the field. Join us for an open, honest, and constructive conversation about building a more equitable future in professional audio.

Registration

This event is free and open to the public. Please register using this MS form.

Panelists

Martha de Francisco — Classical Producer; Associate Professor at McGill University
Veronica Galicia — Classical Music Production & Engineering; Dialogue department at Ubisoft
Sarah Wong — Freelance Recording Engineer
Michael Overtone — Sound Technician at Ubisoft