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 |
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 |
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