AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit 2026

June 8, 2026

Kickoff Mixer — Summit Welcome Event

📍 High Bar NYC
346 W 40th Street, New York, NY 10018
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hosted by the AIMP NY Chapter’s YPC in partnership with Music Publishers Canada’s NXTGEN
Sponsored by YouTube

Kick off Summit Week right. Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and set the tone for an inspiring day ahead.

June 9, 2026

AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit

📍 McNally Amphitheatre at Fordham University, Lincoln Center
140 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

A full day of bold conversations on the issues, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of music publishing. Built for the people who care most about where this industry is headed.

Meet Our Confirmed Speakers

The voices driving the conversation on policy, rights, global deal-making, independent innovation, and the future of music publishing.

Songwriter Keynote

We are honored to welcome legendary songwriter and producer Glen Ballard for our 2026 Songwriter Keynote, in conversation with Tom DeSavia of Concord. Glen’s extraordinary body of work spans decades and genres, and his perspective on songwriting, creativity, and the music business is not to be missed.

Songwriter Keynote: An Intimate Conversation with Glen Ballard

Moderated by Tom DeSavia, Concord Music Publishing
Glen Ballard

Confirmed Panels

State of the Industry: Music Publishing, Legislation & What’s Coming Next
Moderated by Michael Simon, HFA
Chris Barkley, NMPA · Linda Bloss-Baum, SONA · Graham Davies, DIMA · Morna Willens, RIAA

Inside the Indie World
Moderated by Amber Charania, YouTube
Danny Abowd, The Royalty Network · Delphine Dalquie-Dickson, 22D Music Group · Heather Johnson, Sub Pop Records · Jennifer Newman-Sharpe, Exceleration Music

Global Power Centers: Publishing Beyond Borders
Moderated by Adam Parness, Adam Parness Music Consulting
Thando Makhunga, Downtown Music Publishing Africa · Spek, PopArabia · Jashima Wadehra, Ode Consulting

Full Agenda Coming Soon…

Register Now — Early Bird Pricing Extended Through May 9

Early bird pricing has been extended through May 9. Prices increase May 10.

Get Your Summit Tickets

Ticket Type	Early Bird Price
AIMP Member	$220
Non-Member	$345
Group Rate — AIMP Member (5 or more attendees)	$176 / ticket
Group Rate — Non-Member (5 or more attendees)	$276 / ticket

Bonus for Non-Members: Register for the Summit and receive one year of AIMP National membership included with your ticket.

Your Ticket Includes:

– Access to the June 8 Kick-Off Mixer
– Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on June 9
– A full day of expert panels and industry insights

Sponsorship opportunities: Unlock additional visibility for your business and services by sponsoring the Summit. For details, contact Melanie Santa Rosa at melanie@aimp.org.
Group rate inquiries: Contact nyadmin@aimp.org.

Hotel Discounts — Book Before May 9

We have secured group rates at two hotels near Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus. Rates are available June 7-12, 2026. We strongly recommend booking before the May 9 deadline.

Please note: New York City is a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city with matches beginning June 13. Hotel availability and pricing across the city will be significantly higher than usual during this period.

The Empire Hotel	Fairfield Inn & Suites Manhattan/Central Park
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023	538 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
Book online: bit.ly/gmps2026-empire	Book online: bit.ly/gmps2026-fairfield

^{All hotels have a 72-hour cancellation policy. The Empire Hotel charges $50 for early departure and late checkout.}