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 Music Publishing
One of music’s most celebrated songwriters and producers in conversation about creativity, the craft, and the business.

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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 · Elizabeth Rodda, peermusic (NEW) · 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

Moderated by Brooke Primont, Concord Music Publishing
Kara Foley, PULSE Music Group · Amanda Levine, Platinum Rye Entertainment (NEW) · 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

Moderated by Edward Ginnis, OpenPlay
Ben Bailer, Bailer Music (NEW) · Ali Lieberman, Symphonic Distribution (NEW) · Larry Mills, Vobile  · Elizabeth 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.

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Summit Ticket Pricing

Ticket Type	Price (as of May 10)	Price (as of June 1)
AIMP Member	$275	$385
Non-Member	$400	$510
Group Rate — AIMP Member (5 or more attendees)	$220 / ticket	$308 / ticket
Group Rate — Non-Member (5 or more attendees)	$320 / ticket	$408 / 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 (Hosted by AIMP NY YPC & supported by Music Publishers Canada NXTGEN)
– Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on June 9
– A full day of expert panels and industry insights

Group rate inquiries: Contact nyadmin@aimp.org

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