Program Schedule
FIRESIDE CHAT
11:20 - 12:00
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It’s (Just) an Algorithm, After All: What AI Is Really Capable of in the Creative Industry, Between Doom and Salvation
Demystifies artificial intelligence capabilities to assess practical, realistic tools for creative workflows.
PANEL
12:05 - 13:05
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From Training data to rights holder: Closing the Attribution Gap for the AI Era
Addresses training data rights and attribution gaps to ensure fair creator attribution and royalties.
PANEL
13:10 - 14:10
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The Human Algorithm: Why Curation Is the New Scarcity
Discusses why expert human curation and personal taste are increasingly vital in an algorithmic landscape.
PANEL
14:15 - 15:15
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Touch, Play, Own, Treasure: The Physical Music Renaissance
Explores physical formats like vinyl and cassettes, focusing on tangible collector goods and fan connection.
PANEL
15:20 - 16:20
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Connected Intelligence, Wired for Growth: How Smart Music Companies Are Connecting Their Data
Shows how music companies integrate fragmented data sources to optimize decisions and scale growth.
PANEL
16:30 - 17:30
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Human in the Loop: Wiederherstellung von Vertrauen in einer von KI geprägten Musikbranche
*This session is conducted in German.
German-language session examining trust restoration and human oversight in an AI-driven music industry.
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Program Schedule
KEYNOTE
10:45 - 10:55
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Welcome Words and Opening Remarks from Matthias Strobel Hohmann
Opening address setting the scope, themes, and vision for the conference program.
PANEL
11:00 - 11:30
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The urgent need for Industry Cooperation: Introducing the Music Tech Coalition
Panel addressing cross-industry collaboration and joint initiatives across music technology ecosystems.
PANEL
11:35 - 12:35
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Rewiring Indie Revenue Streams: Owned, Direct and Thriving
Panel focusing on how independent artists build sustainable revenue using direct-to-fan channels and owned platforms.
KEYNOTE & PANEL
12:40 - 13:40
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Death of the Algorithm: The Future of Music Promotion and Fan Relationships on Social Platforms
Keynote and panel exploring shifting social media dynamics and emerging strategies for organic fan engagement beyond algorithms.
INTERVIEW
13:45 - 14:45
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From Walter White to Saul Goodman:
How Music Supervision Shapes Characters, Consequences, and Narratives.
Interview detailing the impact of music supervision on character development and story arcs in television.
PANEL
14:50 - 15:50
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Cleared in Seconds, Sync at Scale: The Micro-License Opportunity for Music and Creators
Panel discussing automated micro-licensing platforms scaling sync clearance for modern digital creators.
PANEL
15:55 - 16:55
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Fund Your Vision: The New Landscape of Artist Finance
Panel reviewing funding options for musicians, from catalog advances and fan investment to alternative finance models.
Fireside-Chat
17:00- 18:00
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The Composer and the Machine: A Life at the Frontier of Music and AI
Fireside chat exploring human-AI collaboration in composition, creative boundaries, and legal implications.