In an effort to jolt our soca composers, producers, arrangers, managers, choreographers, and support artistes to be ready for 2009, the International Soca Monarch Competition organizing team will be hosting an important seminar on Wednesday August 13, 2008 at 2:30pm at the Athletes Launch at the Hasley Crawford National Stadium.
 
The purpose of the seminar is to provide information well in advance so that the preparation period for each artiste allows them ample time to perfect their presentations.
 
An outline of the 2009 edition will be presented through an agenda of relevant issues. The expected innovations in the production of the International Soca Monarch Competition will also be fully explained, including the number of rehearsals which will be held for the finalists of the competition.