Billboard Latin Music Week — the single most important, and biggest, gathering of Latin artists and industry executives in the world — is celebrating its 35th anniversary, taking place Oct. 14-18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach.

Girl group NMIXX is set to be the first K-pop group to participate in Billboard Latin Music Week as a panelist at the global music festival, JYP Entertainment said Wednesday.

From Shakira's first showcase to an award created in Selena's honor, from Karol G to Wisin, here are key moments in the history of the most important Latin music event in the world. By Leila Cobo Chief Content Officer Latin/Español,