Welcome to the Nashville Renaissance, a stylish haven in legendary hotel in Nashville, TN, boasting modern and inspiring features. Our Music City hotel is in the heart of downtown, attached to Fifth + Broadway and steps from attractions such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium. We present our social program that will take you to behind the scenes of a recording session at Imagine Recordings on Music Row and to the Nashville countryside mansion and gardens of Cheekwood Estate. Get to know colleagues and explore Nashville honky tonks at the first-ever NSREC bar crawl. Come see why Nashville is among the fastest growing cities in the United States.”

Andrew Kelly
BAE Systems
Local Arrangements Chair

NSREC 2025 is located at The Renaissance Nashville. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, has a vibe that hits differently: music flows through the streets, and every corner feels like the beginning of a new adventure. Whether you’re drawn to country, jazz, rock, blues, or something entirely unique, Nashville welcomes it all.  Here, melodies as diverse as the people create an atmosphere where every voice and every sound have its place. It’s a city that celebrates individuality while uniting through the universal language of music. With the perfect mix of style, soul, and Southern hospitality, Nashville pulls you in—and keeps you coming back for more.

From the beginning, music and storytelling have been a part of Nashville’s culture, so it’s no surprise the city’s creative roots have flourished and grown into an entertainment mecca where artists share stories through music, dance, theater, the visual arts, and comedy.

The ways to immerse yourself in Nashville’s creative climate are as diverse as the entertainment options. Gain a historical perspective at museums, channel your creativity with hands-on activities, and tap into the American soundtrack with live music on stages big and small throughout the city.

The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is ideally located right downtown, mere steps away from the historic sites and landmarks, and only a short drive from Nashville’s international airport.

The conference committee has designed a social program that will provide you with the highlights of popular and historic sites in and around Nashville. We’ll visit Imagine Recordings on Tuesday’s companion event, receiving rare behind-the-scenes access to a genuine and carefully curated live recording session on Nashville’s historic Music Row. On Thursday, we will visit down the Cheekwood Estates, a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate.

Wednesday’s conference social will be at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum®.  Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its wide range of audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. The Museum is located mere steps from the Renaissance Nashville.

This is Nashville, Music City. Please join us for NSREC 2025 and experience it for yourself.

Children must be accompanied by an adult during all tours and social events.

Join us for complimentary refreshments in Grand Ballroom 1. The reception is open to Short Course attendees and registered guests and is a great time to meet new friends and renew old acquaintances. NSREC attendees and guests must wear NSREC badges for entrance to the Welcome Reception.

The conference registration desk is open from 5:00 to 8:00 PM to secure badges.

The annual IEEE Young Professionals reception will be held on Monday in Belmont 1. IEEE members who are Young Professionals (those who have graduated their first professional degree in the last 15 years; (https://yp.ieee.org) are especially invited to register (at no cost) for this unique event. This reception represents an excellent opportunity to step away from the main conference floor for a few hours to mingle with other early career attendees and a few veteran attendees as well.

We heard your suggestions last year, and we’ll be mixing our reception with a little more fun this year.

After the meet and greet with an experience panel, we will move to the Bridge Lounge for less formal setting to socialize at the reception. Our purpose is to encourage professional development, make new friends, and grow more comfortable within this special community at NSREC. To do that, we’ll have some appetizers and drinks, a casual social environment to help work through your questions with the other Young Professionals and any veteran attendees who join us for the reception.

Have a brief question you’d like to ask the group about career options, technical growth, workplace personalities, or something else? Come with your questions!

Please join us in Belmont 1 to enjoy panel discussion and then move to the Bridge Lounge and make some new friends while taking in the fantastic, unique, location in the Renaissance Nashville.

Note: Tickets are required so check the box for this reception when you register for the conference.

Join us for an interesting talk with Jessie Scott. She has carved out a unique place in the music industry. Her storied, multi-disciplinary career reflects her full perspective on paths and possibilities in the music business and displays the well-worn tracks of a tenacious self-starter. Her experience, coupled with her sharp ear for talent, enthusiasm for acquiring new technical skills and her downright grit, have made her a highly sought-after industry visionary. Scott is the Program Director and Afternoon host at WMOT Nashville.  For the past two and a half decades, she has explored her passion for the Americana genre in print, on the radio, and with video, both at Music Fog and Live Sessions at NPR.org.

Limited Availability – Priority will be given to IEEE WIE Members.

Join us for the 2025 Industrial Exhibits Reception hosted by your NSREC exhibitors. All NSREC attendees and their registered guests are invited for complimentary drinks and hor d’oeurves.

Drinks will be served in Broadway Ballroom in the Renaissance Nashville Conference Center. All registered attendees should be sure to visit the booths and participate in the raffles. NSREC attendees and guests must wear NSREC badges for entrance to the Exhibits and Reception.

A “special” LEGO promotion will be held, and each booth must be visited to gather all the pieces to build a one-of-a-kind Lego toy. 

Join your colleagues and friends for dinner, beverages, and entertainment at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. A half-mile walk from the Renaissance Nashville. We encourage all attendees to walk, but, a bus will also be provided, starting at 5:30 PM for those in need. The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music. An architectural marvel steeped in history; a unique Nashville venue rental for events. Offers red carpet service, galleries brimming with music, and sweeping views of the Music City skyline. Located in the flourishing SoBro arts and entertainment district; steps away from Lower Broadway’s honky-tonks, boutique hotels, and superb dining.

Catch up with old friends and meet new ones during cocktail hour in the museum’s HCA Lobby, Curb Conservatory & Courtyard and Carlton Terrance. The sun dappled Curb Conservatory’s design centers on wood, stone, and water—essential elements that honor this unique American art form. A welcoming rooftop venue adjacent to our Event Hall and HCA Lobby, the Carlton Terrace creates an idyllic setting for receptions.

Enjoy private access to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum (a walk through American history that carries visitors from the earliest folk traditions to the music thrilling millions today) and Hall of Fame Rotunda (Bronze plaques arranged in a never-ending circle to honor the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry titans who shaped the art form’s history).

Dinner is served in the Event Hall, with its soaring glass windows overlooking downtown, offers an unparalleled Nashville setting. Inside the kitchen, an award-winning culinary team crafts inventive, sophisticated fare, with an emphasis on locally grown ingredients and house-made preparation, all inspired by the same Southern culture that flavors the best country songs. From thoughtful food preparation to the beautiful presentation, enjoy inspired ideas and impeccable service, making evening an intimate dining experience.

After dinner, join colleagues and friends at the 776-seat CMA Theater for a unique live concert from local a Nashville performing artist!

Tickets are not included in the conference registration so be sure to purchase them with your registration.

Timeline

• 5:45 pm: Walk to Country Music Hall of Fame

                                        (Buses available for those in need)

• 6:00pm: Doors Open, Cocktail Hour
• 6:00pm: Museum Galleries Open (No Food or Beverages)
• 7:00pm: Seating for buffet dinner
• 8:30pm: Live performance
• 10:00pm: Event End

                                        (Buses available to those in need)