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Registration will open in mid-June, check back soon! Back by popular demand… it’s time for Season 2!

After last year’s event was such a hit, AIMP LA is thrilled to bring it back for another round of music, connection, and invaluable industry insight.

Join us at Concord Music Publishing’s brand new Beverly Hills office for an evening where attendees will have the exciting opportunity to hear their songs played live and receive real-time feedback from music supervisors and sync creatives. This is a unique chance to gain direct insight into what supervisors are connecting with, what they’re currently looking for, and the kinds of music that are resonating in today’s sync landscape.

Whether you’re a songwriter, composer, publisher, A&R professional, or music industry creative, this is your chance to learn directly from the pros, gain insider perspective, and get your music in front of key ears in the sync world.

Come ready to listen, learn, and connect — and enjoy drinks and snacks while mingling with fellow songwriters, composers, publishers, and music industry professionals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your community spirit. We can’t wait to see what Season 2 brings!

How to Submit:
Must be an AIMP member to submit music for listening panel. Not yet an AIMP member? Join here.
Submission guidelines: Submit only one song or instrumental – give us your best synchy song! May be unpublished or published, any genre.

Submit Music Here

Schedule:
6:30 pm Doors open, beverages and light refreshments will be served
7:00 pm Listening panel and feedback session begins
8:15 pm Panel discussion ends, beverages and light refreshments will be served
9:00 pm Event ends

Limited capacity, get your tickets early!

Panelists

Michael Pelleg graduated from the University of Miami in 2013 with a degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries. He is currently working for Disney Television Studios as a Senior Manager – TV Music, where he has been for the last 10 years. During his time with The Walt Disney Company, he’s worked on such shows as Black-ish, The Muppets Mayhem, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Criminal Minds, Once Upon a Time, and Daredevil, among many others (over 150 seasons of TV). Before his time at Disney, he took a rather meandering journey through several different jobs within the music industry, working at a talent agency, artist management company, record label, and concert promoter before landing in the Film/TV music space where he’d always wanted to be. If it weren’t for Lisa Simpson (RIP Bleeding Gums Murphy), he never would have started playing the saxophone as a kid, starting him on his path toward a career in music.

Alec Stern is a Music Supervisor and the Head of Ads for Radish Music. The campaigns he’s led have achieved wide recognition, including a Cannes Lions Grand Prix, Grand Clio, A Guild of Music Supervisors Award, and two Emmy’s for Outstanding Commercial, including this past year’s ceremony. His work ranges from the iconic Always #LikeAGirl campaign, which was named #3 on YouTube’s Top Ads of the Decade list, to the first-ever licenses for Prince and Lorde. His company Radish has led music efforts for brands such as Apple, Visa, Athleta, and Cadillac, created full-scale music strategies for clients such as Walmart, Miller Lite, and Kellogg’s, supervised two SXSW Audience Award-winning films “Monkey Man” and “The Fallout”, and has a slate of high-profile film & tv projects premiering in 2026 on Netflix, Apple TV+, and The Sphere in Vegas.

Outside of supervision, Alec is an accomplished artist and producer whose collaborations have been featured by Billboard, Complex, and Lyrical Lemonade. He’s a member of the Recording Academy, and is deeply passionate about mentoring young artists in creativity and industry comprehension. His writing has been featured by Fake Shore Drive, PopMatters, and Muse by Clio, as well as the anthology Best Damn Hip Hop Writing. His newsletter Music Matters has become a coveted creative industry resource. He’s also a DJ, performing under the moniker DJ Young Health.

Mayra Vargas (moderator) is in the eternal quest for the intersection between music and activism. Born in Lima, Peru now residing in Los Angeles, Vargas is dedicated to uplift songwriters’ voices in the music industry through her role as Sr. Director of Creative Sync at Concord Music Publishing, pitching music for advertising and brands. She is excited to continue making efforts to have diversity, inclusion and love for music at the forefront of her journey and to keep creating ways to make songwriters and artists careers sustainable and charging to the future.

The Association of Independent Music Publishers’ Young Professionals Committee is having a picnic at Bellevue Park in Silverlake!

Come meet and connect with fellow young professionals in music publishing!

Soft drinks and hot dogs will be provided (first come, first served).

The AIMP Los Angeles YPC’s goal is to educate and guide aspiring music publisher executives on the most current industry trends and practices. We provide an open forum of discussion on the opportunities and challenges confronting the publishing industry while activating the next generation of music publishers, engaging more students and driving junior membership.

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AIMP Congratulates Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec on Artistic License Award from California Lawyers for the Arts

*AIMP LA Director Todd Brabec and Jeff Brabec*

The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) congratulates longtime music publishing leaders Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec on being named honorees at the 18th Annual Artistic License Awards, presented by California Lawyers for the Arts. The awards ceremony will take place on May 31st in Santa Monica at the William Turner Gallery at Bergamot Station.

The Artistic License Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the arts while supporting and strengthening creative communities. Jeff and Todd Brabec are being honored for their decades of leadership, education, and advocacy within the music publishing and entertainment law communities.

Twin brothers whose careers have spanned the legal, business, and educational sides of the music industry, the Brabecs are widely recognized as two of the most influential voices in music publishing. Together they have helped shape the understanding of music rights, licensing, and songwriter income for generations of creators, executives, attorneys, and students.

Todd Brabec is an entertainment law attorney, consultant, and educator – and a member of the Board of the Los Angeles Chapter of AIMP – whose 37-year career at ASCAP included serving as Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership. During his tenure, he oversaw membership operations across multiple international offices and played a pivotal role in modernizing the organization’s distribution systems and royalty structures, helping expand ASCAP’s market share and significantly increase songwriter and composer earnings. Today, Brabec continues to work as a consultant and attorney specializing in entertainment law and serves as an adjunct professor at USC, where he teaches courses on music licensing, publishing, and song contracts.

Jeff Brabec currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for BMG Rights Management, where he specializes in music publishing catalogue acquisitions and complex licensing and rights agreements. A graduate of the New York University School of Law, Brabec has played a central role in evaluating and negotiating major publishing transactions and licensing agreements across digital media, film, television, and emerging technologies. In addition to his work at BMG, he serves as an adjunct professor at the USC Thornton School of Music, teaching music publishing and licensing. Brabec also serves on the board of the Mechanical Licensing Collective, established through the Music Modernization Act. He is also a member of the AIMP Los Angeles chapter.

“Jeff and Todd Brabec have spent decades helping songwriters, publishers, and music professionals better understand the complex economics and legal foundations of our business,” said Frank Handy, AIMP National Chair. “Through their leadership, writing, and teaching, they have made an extraordinary contribution to the music publishing community. On behalf of the Association of Independent Music Publishers, we are proud to congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition from California Lawyers for the Arts and to celebrate the lasting impact they continue to have on our industry.”

The Association of Independent Music Publishers congratulates Jeff and Todd Brabec on this recognition from California Lawyers for the Arts and celebrates their enduring contributions to the music publishing community.

What does it actually take to get signed? What are A&R executives at independent publishers paying attention to right now, and what makes a songwriter stand out in the current NYC landscape?

Next Thursday, AIMP NY brings together four of New York’s leading indie publishing A&R executives for a candid conversation about what’s shaping the field. They’ll talk about how they find and develop emerging writers, how they support and build rosters, and what they’re seeing across the NYC songwriter community in real time. A grounded, honest look at how A&R is evolving in independent publishing and what it means for the creative ecosystem here in New York. This is the last in-person AIMP NY panel before the Global Music Publishing Summit on June 9 and our summer break. Don’t miss it.

Thursday, May 21st, 6-8pm ET
Citrin Cooperman
50 Rockefeller Plaza, 4th Floor
In-Person + Virtual | Registration Required | Capacity Limited

Moderator:
David Hoffman, Reservoir

Speakers:
Cabrea Case, Downtown Music Publishing
Lau Frías, Secretly Group
Zack Weinstein, Sunset Songs
Carlos Lopez Jr., Domino Records & Publishing

This is a hybrid event, attendees may register for a virtual option.

Registration is free to AIMP members, $20 for non members.

In Person Registration

Virtual Registration

Laura “Lau” Frías is an A&R Director at Secretly Group (Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Saddest Factory Records and Secretly Canadian), bringing her experience championing artists and paving new paths for underrepresented sounds, spaces and music scenes around the world. Having moved from Lima, Perú to Los Angeles in 2012, she’s been a fundamental voice for the Latinx music community (Omar Apollo, Cuco and more). Frías first worked at Kobalt Music Group for six years, where she worked on global initiatives across Synch Licensing, Publishing A&R, and Records A&R at then-sister company AWAL. Lau has a natural gift for world building and creative direction, which landed her a job at Secretly Group. Now in New York and at Secretly, she’s amplifying some of the most exciting new voices in the indie space, including Chanel Beads, Wednesday, Cassandra Jenkins and more.

Cabrea Casey is an established A&R Director based in New York, with over a decade of experience working in Music Publishing. Cabrea has proudly signed publishing deals with Ani DiFranco, Momma, Annie DiRusso, Pom Pom Squad, Nation of Language, and Phony Ppl to name a few. In parallel to her career in Publishing, Cabrea regularly DJ’s around New York City and Brooklyn; as a DJ, she has performed at Soho House, National Sawdust, Baby’s All Right, Nicky’s Unisex, Knitting Factory and more.

AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit 2026

The 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit lineup keeps growing. New panels and speakers confirmed for June 9 at Fordham University Lincoln Center in New York City.

Songwriter Keynote: An Intimate Conversation with Glen Ballard

Moderated by Tom DeSavia, Concord
One of music’s most celebrated songwriters and producers in conversation about creativity, the craft, and the business.

Five panels. One keynote. The room is filling up

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
The essential annual conversation on where music publishing stands — policy, legislation, and what publishers need to know heading into the rest of 2026.

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
What does it really take to run an independent publishing operation today? Candid perspectives from the people doing it.

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
Latin, MENA, Africa, and South Asia are no longer waiting their turn. A candid conversation about the markets, deals, and opportunities reshaping global publishing.

State of Sync: Ask Us Anything (New)

Moderated by Brooke Primont, Concord Music Publishing
Mamie Coleman, Fox Entertainment · Kara Foley, PULSE Music Group · Melissa Somosky, Independent Music Consultant
An interactive panel driven entirely by audience questions. An open and honest conversation between music supervisors and the people pitching to them.

AI for Good (New)

Moderated by Chris McMurtry
Ali Lieberman, Symphonic Distribution · Larry Mills, Vobile · Liz Moody, Granderson Des Rochers
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how music publishers work. A practical, grounded conversation about how AI is being put to work in publishing today, from fraud detection to licensing frameworks

Agenda Coming Soon. Stay tuned.

Early Bird Ticket & Hotel Group Rates End Today — Prices Increase May 10

Early Bird and hotel group rates expire today (May 9).

Ticket Type	Price (as of May 10)
AIMP Member	$275
Non-Member	$400
Group Rate — AIMP Member (5 or more attendees)	$220 / ticket
Group Rate — Non-Member (5 or more attendees)	$320 / ticket

Get Your Summit Tickets

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

Group rate inquiries: Contact nyadmin@aimp.org

Planning to stay in New York? We have secured group rates at two hotels near Fordham University Lincoln Center. These discounted rates are available through May 9.

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

Interested in volunteering? Sign up to volunteer!
Sponsorship opportunities: Unlock additional visibility for your business and services by sponsoring the Summit. For details, contact Melanie Santa Rosa at melanie@aimp.org.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

AIMP NY President Melanie Santa Rosa speaks up for songwriters.

With digital distribution moving so quickly, releases will often gather thousands of plays before appropriate songwriter attribution is accredited, leaving recognition and revenues behind. It’s a big problem.

There is something magical about a great song. It can trigger a memory, set the scene for an iconic TV or movie moment, or fill a room with people singing the same chorus without even knowing why it hits so hard. Songs are the connective tissue of our culture, yet the people who write them remain some of the least visible and least understood figures in the music business.

That invisibility is not new. But the streaming era has made it feel permanent.

$30 AIMP Members; $40 for non-members

Registration is closed.

Think you know your music trivia? Let’s find out!

Assemble a team or come solo and join AIMP LA for a night of music trivia, great food, and even better company as we bring together the LA music community for a little friendly competition. Expect questions that go beyond the obvious—this is a room full of pros, after all!

We’ll also take a moment during the evening for a special presentation announcing the winners of the 2026 Linda Komorsky Scholarship, recognizing the next generation of talent entering our industry.

And because no great night happens on an empty stomach, there will be tacos, pan dulce, beer, wine, soda, and water (included in ticket price).

Thursday, May 21
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BMI | 9420 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 200
Beverly Hills 90221

Please note: BMI’s Security requires that each guest will need a photo ID which matches their name on the guest list. No walk ups are permitted.

Parking:

There is no onsite parking at BMI. The best lot is: 235 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills (a short four to five minute walk to 9420 Wilshire Blvd). This underground parking structure offers 2 hours of free parking and $3.00 each ½ hour thereafter.
There are also two lots around the corner from BMI at 120 S. Canon Drive and 133 N. Crescent Drive.
Street parking is available with a time limit and metered.

Spots are limited—You must register in advance for entry.

Registration is closed.

Special thanks to our event sponsor:

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.}

Explore Past Summits

Want to see what the Summit is all about? Review last year’s agenda and watch recordings of past sessions.

View the GMPS 2025 Agenda

Thank you to our GMPS 2026 Sponsors

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AIMP and IMPF are hosting a joint members‑only webinar on 5 May at 16.00 CET / 10:00 ET / 9:00 CT / 7:00 PT.

Drivers of Economic Growth in the Global Music Ecosystem
May 5, 2026 at 16.00 CET / 10:00 ET / 9:00 CT / 7:00 PT

Recent figures from IFPI and MIDiA Research show continued industry growth in 2025, driven by streaming and a strong publishing sector. This session will take a panoramic look at the growth engines shaping today’s music publishing landscape, from innovative licensing and sync to data integration, platform partnerships, and new financing models.

Speakers
Jennifer Brown, CEO, SOCAN
Elizabeth Moody, Partner, Chair of New Media Practice, Granderson Des Rochers, LLP
Sean O’Malley, CEO, Regard Music
Alexander Cuntz, Economist, WIPO

Moderator
Emmanuel Legrand, Editor, Creative Industries News

Please use the form below to let us know you plan to attend.

Registration will be confirmed once membership is validated.

Join industry leaders for a discussion on the importance of music in sports and how it all comes together to create a memorable product for sports and music fans alike.

April 23rd, 6-8pm ET
American Arbitration Association
150 East 42nd St, 17th Floor

Moderator:
Antonella DiSaverio, BMI

Speakers:
Claude Mitchell, ESPN
John Sands, IMG Media
Stephanie Scarpulla, Major League Baseball

This is a hybrid event, attendees may register for a virtual option.

Registration is free to AIMP members, $20 for non members.

In Person Registration

Virtual Registraion

John Sands is head of IMG Music – the preferred vendor production music resource at IMG. Nominated for two Sports Emmy Awards, John is a music producer, composer, and music supervisor whose music has been featured in hundreds of shows. IMG Music’s award-winning composer team has written the title music / original scores for top sports broadcasts, documentary films, and television programs. Recent bespoke scores include ALLEN IV3RSON (Prime Video), UFC JOURNEY (ESPN+), SUPER BOWL GREATEST COMMERCIALS: HALL OF FAME COUNTDOWN (CBS / PARAMOUNT+), DP WORLD TOUR (GOLF CHANNEL), and ANDREW YOUNG: THE DIRTY WORK (MS NOW).

Claude Mitchell leads the ESPN Music Department as Coordinating Director, Music, overseeing the network’s end‑to‑end music strategy and creative vision. He directs all music operations, including original composition, scoring initiatives, and high‑value licensing partnerships with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, Imagine Dragons, J. Cole, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and U2. Mitchell also drives strategic music placement across ESPN’s broad portfolio of programming and live events, delivering impactful exposure and cultural reach for artists and rights holders.

Stephanie Scarpulla is the VP of Global Music Partnerships & Music and Media Clearances for Major League Baseball and MLB Network. A three-time Emmy award-winner, Stephanie has been with the organization for 17 years. She works to create innovative ways to engage with artists and fans on and off the Major League Baseball platform and helps to develop the MLB music marketing strategy – spanning live events, brand campaigns, social and digital media, original content scores, gaming franchises and platforms, music supervision, licensing & clearances for studio programming.

Fordham University Lincoln Center • New York City

Experience the 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit

We’re excited to bring together independent music publishers and music professionals for a kickoff mixer and a full day of programming, connection, and community in New York City.

What is the Global Music Publishing Summit?

The Global Music Publishing Summit is the AIMP New York Chapter’s marquee annual event. In 2025, it brought together more than 330 music publishing professionals for a full day of panels, insight, and networking. The Summit covers the issues shaping the business right now, from legislation and rights frameworks to independent publishing, sync, global markets, and AI, with speakers drawn from across the creative, legal, business, and global publishing landscape.

Who Attends?

The Summit draws a highly engaged cross-section of the music publishing world, including:

Music Publishers and Administrators

They manage rights and royalties, ensuring legal compliance and proper compensation for creators.

Creative and Licensing Executives

Responsible for synchronization and media placements, seeking new opportunities and partnerships.

Performance Rights Organizations

Oversee public performance royalties and advocate for artist rights.

Entertainment Attorneys and Tech Partners

Bring legal expertise and innovative music technology solutions to the industry.

The 2026 Summit

Monday, June 8, 2026 — Kickoff Mixer

High Bar NYC | 346 W 40th St | 6:00–8:00 PM
Hosted by the AIMP NY Chapter’s Young Professionals Committee

Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and set the tone for an inspiring day ahead.

Tuesday, 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 programming, thought leadership, and networking.

View the Full Agenda

New Community

AIMP NY | Members + Leadership Hub

Join the AIMP NY
WhatsApp Community

Stay connected with AIMP NY events, membership updates, and GMPS news in one place.

bit.ly/AIMPNYHub

Breaking News

One of the most consequential conversations of the Summit will bring the U.S. Copyright Office directly into the room. Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter joins Emily L. Chapuis, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights, for a rare fireside discussion on AI, copyright modernization, termination rights, streaming fraud, and the future of music publishing.

Fireside Chat: A Fireside Chat With the U.S. Copyright Office
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: McNally Amphitheatre

Featured Keynote

Glen Ballard Headlines GMPS 2026

Legendary songwriter and producer Glen Ballard joins the Summit for an intimate keynote conversation moderated by Tom DeSavia. From iconic songs to the craft of songwriting and the business of publishing, this featured session offers a rare chance to hear directly from one of music’s most influential creative voices.

Keynote: Songwriter Keynote: An Intimate Conversation with Glen Ballard
Time: 4:45 PM
Location: McNally Amphitheatre

What to Expect:

• Fireside Chat with the U.S. Copyright Office

• State of the Industry: Music Publishing, Legislation & What’s Next

• Inside the Indie World

• State of Sync: Ask Us Anything

• Global Power Centers: Publishing Beyond Borders

• AI for Good

• Songwriter Keynote with Glen Ballard

Meet Our Speakers

The voices shaping policy, deals, rights, and innovation in global music publishing.

Featured Speakers

Adam Parness

Adam Parness Music Consulting

Moderator

Ali Lieberman

Symphonic Distribution

Amanda Levine

Platinum Rye Entertainment

Amber Charania

YouTube

Moderator

Art Levy

Songtradr

Moderator

Benjamin Bailer

Bailer Music

Brooke Primont

Concord Music Publishing

Moderator

Chris Barkley

NMPA

Daniel Abowd

The Royalty Network

Delphine Dalquie-Dickson

22D Music Group

Edward Ginis

OpenPlay

Moderator

Elizabeth Moody

Granderson Des Rochers

Elizabeth Rodda

peermusic

Emily L. Chapuis

U.S. Copyright Office

Featured Speaker

Graham Davies

DIMA

Heather Johnson

Sub Pop

Jashima Wadehra

ODE Consulting

Jennifer Newman Sharpe

Exceleration Music

Kara Foley

PULSE Music Group

Larry Mills

Vobile

Linda Bloss-Baum

SONA

Melissa Somosky

Independent Music Consultant

Michael Simon

HFA

Moderator

Morna Willens

RIAA

Shira Perlmutter

U.S. Copyright Office

Featured Speaker

Spek

PopArabia

Thando Makhunga

Downtown Music Publishing Africa

Tom DeSavia

Concord

Moderator

Glen Ballard

Songwriter / Producer

Keynote

2026 Programming

This year’s Summit features a fireside chat with U.S. Copyright Office leadership, panels on the state of the industry, independent publishing, sync, global markets, and AI, and a songwriter keynote with legendary hitmaker Glen Ballard in conversation with Tom DeSavia of Concord.

View the Full Agenda

Registration

AIMP Members	$385
Non-Members	$510
Group Rate, AIMP Members (5 for 4)	$308 per ticket
Group Rate, Non-Members (5 for 4)	$408 per ticket

For group registration inquiries, contact

nyadmin@aimp.org
.

Your Ticket Includes

• Access to the June 8 Kickoff Mixer
* Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on June 9
* A full day of expert panels and industry insights
* One year of AIMP National membership for non-members

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Vendors

We’re grateful to the organizations whose support helps make the 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit possible.

National Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

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The Vetter v. Resnik ruling is already reshaping conversations around U.S. termination rights, with significant implications for independent publishers, songwriters, and rights professionals.

Join our panel of leading legal experts as they break down what the decision actually says, why it matters, and how it could influence everything from catalog valuation and deal structuring to long-term rights strategy.

We’ll unpack the court’s reasoning in clear, practical terms and outline the key considerations every stakeholder should understand as the termination landscape continues to evolve. If you work with songs, rights, or contracts, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Moderator:
Consuelo Sayago, Cribnote Entertainment

Speakers:
Lisa Alter, Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP
Frank Scibilia, Pryor Cashman LLP

This is a hybrid event, attendees will be emailed a Zoom link upon registration.

Registration is free to AIMP members, $20 for non members.