Keynote with Hitmaker Sam Hollander.
June 10, 2025 – GMPS – Keynote – Sam Hollander
From Capitol Hill to industry boardrooms, evolving laws and regulations are transforming the U.S. music landscape. How will these changes impact music publishers, rights holders, and the broader ecosystem?
Join our panel of experts as they break down the latest legislative and regulatory updates—what they mean for music rights, royalties, and industry practices, and how stakeholders can navigate this shifting legal landscape.
Featuring Jeff Pachman, Jeff Waye, Vinny Kumar & Joanne Kelsey. Moderated by Marc Emert-Hutner.
Let’s dive into the important collaboration between a music publisher’s Sync and A&R departments and how these teams collaborate for success.
Independent music publishers play a vital role in shaping the global music industry, fostering creativity, championing songwriters, and ensuring fair compensation for their work. This panel discussion, centered around the IMPF Global Market View Report, offers an exclusive look at the latest trends —from emerging markets to evolving revenue streams.
Following the report presentation, we will explore “The Benefits of Building a Network of Like-Minded Partners Around the World.” In today’s fast-changing landscape, independent publishers thrive when they collaborate across borders, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities. From strengthening licensing agreements to navigating new digital platforms, strategic partnerships empower independent music publishers to amplify their impact and gain a competitive edge in a globalised market. Our panelists will provide firsthand insights.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the music industry—transforming everything from creation to licensing and revenue streams. But how does this evolution impact music publishers, rights holders, and the broader ecosystem? Join John Phelan of ICMP and Frank Handy of Peermusic for a compelling conversation on AI’s implications for music rights and intellectual property. As AI-generated music becomes more prevalent, what protections, challenges, and opportunities lie ahead for the industry? This session will explore the future of rights management, ethical concerns, and how stakeholders can navigate this rapidly shifting landscape. Following the discussion, John Phelan will deliver a presentation highlighting key regulations and areas of interest shaping AI and music rights globally.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the music industry—transforming everything from creation to licensing and revenue streams. But how does this evolution impact music publishers, rights holders, and the broader ecosystem? Join John Phelan of ICMP and Frank Handy of Peermusic for a compelling conversation on AI’s implications for music rights and intellectual property. As AI-generated music becomes more prevalent, what protections, challenges, and opportunities lie ahead for the industry? This session will explore the future of rights management, ethical concerns, and how stakeholders can navigate this rapidly shifting landscape.
