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.

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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.

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Meet Our Confirmed Speakers

The voices driving the conversation on policy, rights, global deal-making, independent innovation, and the future of music publishing.

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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
Glen Ballard

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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
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
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 May 10

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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