AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit to Feature Special Fireside Chat with U.S. Copyright Office Leadership
Shira Perlmutter & Emily L. Chapuis to Join Special Conversation on Copyright, Technology & the Future of Music Publishing
June 9, 2026 | Fordham University at Lincoln Center | New York City
Photo caption (L-R): Shira Perlmutter & Emily L. Chapuis, U.S. Copyright Office
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has announced a special fireside chat featuring Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, alongside Emily L. Chapuis, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights, as part of the 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit taking place Tuesday, June 9 at the McNally Amphitheatre at Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Moderated by Art Levy, VP Business & Legal Affairs at Songtradr and Secretary of the AIMP New York Chapter, the conversation comes at a pivotal moment for the music publishing and copyright industries, as rapid technological change continues to reshape the way rights are managed, protected, and monetized.
The session will offer attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from leadership at the U.S. Copyright Office about the evolving legal and policy landscape surrounding music, technology, and copyright in the digital age.
Widely recognized as one of the leading voices in global copyright policy, Perlmutter has served as Register of Copyrights since 2020, advising Congress and executive branch agencies on copyright law while overseeing the administration of key provisions of the U.S. Copyright Act. Prior to her appointment, she held senior intellectual property and policy roles at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, IFPI, Time Warner, WIPO, and the U.S. Copyright Office itself.
Chapuis, who was appointed General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights in late 2025, oversees a wide range of regulatory, litigation, and policy matters for the Office. She has also played a leading role in the Office’s artificial intelligence initiative, including development of the Office’s multipart report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, while overseeing major litigation matters and the Copyright Claims Board.
Together, Perlmutter and Chapuis will offer insight into the Copyright Office’s ongoing work at a time of major change across the music, technology, and copyright sectors, while reflecting on the broader questions shaping the future of rights management.
The fireside chat adds to an already expansive day of programming at the 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit, which will also feature a keynote conversation with legendary songwriter and producer Glen Ballard, alongside panels exploring AI innovation, sync licensing, global publishing markets, legislation, and the evolving independent publishing ecosystem.
“We are so honored to have Shira Perlmutter and Emily Chapuis join us at the Summit. The questions facing independent publishers around copyright, technology, and creator rights have never been more urgent. These are important conversations our community needs to be a part of, and having leadership from the U.S. Copyright Office in the room with us is incredibly meaningful. We can’t wait to see where the discussion goes.”
— Melanie Santa Rosa, President of the AIMP New York Chapter
Event Details
What: 2026 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit
Featured Session: A Fireside Chat with Shira Perlmutter & Emily L. Chapuis, U.S. Copyright Office
Moderator: Art Levy, VP Business & Legal Affairs, Songtradr; Secretary, AIMP New York Chapter
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Where: McNally Amphitheatre at Fordham University at Lincoln Center
Address: 140 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023
Tickets: AIMP Members: $275 | Non-Members: $400 (Group Rates Available)
* Tickets include access to the June 8 kickoff mixer, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, a full day of programming and networking opportunities, and a one-year AIMP membership for new attendees.
