Every year, dozens of hip hop connoisseurs, artists, film producers and more make their pilgrimage to A3C Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The festival features 500+ performances and panels within 5 days, giving everyone the experience to celebrate and discover some of the most legendary, talented, and promising artists throughout the U.S., Canada and UK.

In an interview, A3C director Mike Walbert shared “It’s one of the only events in the world where up-and-coming hip-hop artists have a real platform to connect and make an impact,” he said. “Every year during A3C there is a vibe in the city, and around the hip-hop community, that you can actually feel. One of our “taglines” is that A3C is hip-hop’s family reunion, and it really does feel that way. You’re among hip-hop fans and artists and there’s a certain energy and comfort in that.”

This is definitely one festival you don’t want to miss. You don’t have to be an artist to be involved. If you’re involved in hip-hop music, art, culture, business and you take your profession seriously, A3C is the place to be. You’re going to have amazing opportunities to meet and hear from with managers, film producers, graphic designers, booking agents, and more.

So, what if you do go? How will you know where to be with so much going on? Besides A3C having an awesome app (iPhone & Android) to plan out your day with your own private schedule to follow, we thought we’d help and share some panels and showcases you don’t want to miss out on. Check them out below. — Sabrina Vaz-Holder