Join us before the 10x25 Conference at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM for the ribbon cutting of the new DACC Media Building!

10x25 Schedule

October 25, 2024 at the new DACC Media Building (2400 Film Street)

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Conference Opening

Welcome to an exciting event focused on creativity, innovation, education, and entrepreneurship.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Artificial Intelligence Presentation

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, efficiency is key to maintaining a competitive edge. “The Art of Efficiency: Leveraging GenAI for Business Success” delves into how generative AI is transforming the way entrepreneurs and small businesses operate, from automating routine tasks to enhancing creative processes. This session will explore practical applications of GenAI in various industries, highlighting real-world case studies that demonstrate its impact on productivity and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into how to integrate GenAI tools into their workflows, optimize resources, and drive business growth. Join us to discover actionable strategies for harnessing the power of GenAI and staying ahead in the digital age.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Small Business Panel

This panel is moderated by Otilio Reyes.

3:15 PM - 3:25 PM | Why Beaver's Build Dams

3:25 PM - 3:40 PM | DIY Studio Success

Explore the world of home recording studios! This interactive session emphasizes the importance of acquiring the right tools to learn essential skills and create opportunities for oneself. Audiences will discover how setting up a home recording studio can empower them to develop their talents and pursue their passions in music production and beyond.

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | Break

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | The Learning Action Beat Buffet: Sound Education and Music Production for Individual and Community Healing

A. Billi will talk about The Learning Action Beat Buffet and its impact on youth’s creativity, wellbeing and skills development, followed by a brief performance. 

4:30 PM - 4:50 PM | Film Panel

This panel will be moderated by Julian Alexander.

4:50 PM - 5:10 PM | I Can't Stand Art

5:10 PM - 5:20 PM | Break

5:20 PM - 6:00 PM | Dark Circles Dance Company

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Founder and Artistic Director Joshua L. Peugh will speak about his creative process, and the company will present a short world premiere featuring original music composed by longtime Dark Circles collaborator and Fulbright Award winner, Brandon Carson.

6:00 PM - 6:20 PM | Tales of a Goaded Era: The Organ Mountain High School Rap Club

The Rise of the Goaded Era : Organ Mountain High School Rap Club. Current members, alumni poets and rap club sponsor, Tim Staley AKA MC FLASHCARD, will deliver 15 action-packed minutes of performance, song craft and rhyme.

6:20 PM - 6:45 PM | The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Remixed

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Remixed is an ad-rap-tation of Samuel-Taylor Coleridge’s epic poem.
 
A solo work in progress of the first two chapters was showcased at 10×25 in 2023 and has since been performed as a solo show in London, UK; Cork, Ireland; and Bilboa, Spain.
 
Now joined by Asiah Thomas-Mandlman, this is the first time this recital will be performed as a duet.
 
Asiah and Julian have previously performed hip-hop their narratives together in Santa Fe, Albright College in Reading, PA; and at the inaugural 10×25 in 2022.
 
They are very excited to debut this iteration in Las Cruces at 10×25! 

7:30 PM | After Party at Grounded