Kris Ahrend, CEO of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), discusses the importance of accurate catalog information and the steps you can take to help ensure no royalties are left unmatched or unclaimed.

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how music publishers work. This panel explores three ways AI is being put to work in publishing today: detecting streaming fraud and protecting rightsholder revenue, streamlining day-to-day operations and data verification, and building rights-based licensing frameworks between AI platforms and publishers. A grounded, practical conversation about the tools and frameworks that are changing the business right now.

Legendary songwriter and producer Glen Ballard sits down with Concord’s Tom DeSavia for an intimate, candid conversation about a career that has shaped popular music for decades. From the stories behind iconic songs to the craft of songwriting and the business of publishing, this is a rare opportunity to hear one of music’s most influential voices speak openly about the work that defines his legacy.

An unfiltered look at the state of sync today, driven entirely by the audience. From pitching and pricing to creative trends and deal realities, this session invites real-time questions via live submission, creating an open and honest conversation between music supervisors and the people pitching to them.

The center of gravity in music publishing is shifting. Latin, MENA, Africa, and South Asia are no longer emerging markets waiting their turn. They are power centers generating global hits, reshaping deal structures, and forcing the entire industry to rethink what international publishing looks like. This panel brings together publishing executives and industry leaders with deep roots in these markets for a candid conversation about regional growth, cross-border opportunity, and what every publisher needs to understand about where the business is heading.

What does it actually take to run an independent publishing operation today? The answers are more interesting than you might think. This conversation brings together indie publishing leaders for a candid, global look at the wins, the challenges, and the shifts defining the independent landscape today. From deal structures and international growth to sync opportunities and creator development, this is the session where the indie community speaks for itself.ad.

The U.S. Copyright Office is navigating one of the most consequential moments in the history of music publishing. From AI and training data to streaming fraud, termination rights, and a sweeping modernization effort, the questions facing rights holders have never been more complex or more urgent. Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter and General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights Emily L. Chapuis join us for a candid fireside conversation about where copyright law stands today, what the Office is doing to modernize for the digital age, and what independent publishers need to understand about the road ahead.

The policy landscape shaping music publishing has never been more consequential. From Capitol Hill to industry boardrooms, the rules are being tested, challenged, and in some cases rewritten. This annual conversation brings together leading legal and policy voices to break down the Washington developments that matter most right now and what they mean for your catalog, your rights, and your business going forward.

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.