PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9:30AM - Doors Open

10:00AM - OPENING REMARKS

10:00 - 11:30AM PANEL : STREAMING SUCCESS - MONETIZATION AND REVENUE MODELS 

This panel will explore how artists can maximize their income through streaming platforms. Discussion topics will include revenue models, royalties, mechanical royalties, and how streaming impacts rights to masters. 

Ned Hearn, Music Attorney, Law Offices of Edward R. Hearn; Board of Directors for California Lawyers for the Arts and West Coast Songwriters Association

André Pessis, Musician and Songwriter

Natasha S. Chee, Senior Counsel, Entertainment – Film, TV, Music, & IP, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP 

Lily Burns, Musician and Producer

11:30 - 12PM : BREAK

12PM - 1:30PM - PANEL : CONTRACTS AND CREATIVE CONTROL 

This panel will focus on the basics of contracts for both DIY and established artists. This panel will help artists and their teams understand the various deal structures available, including distribution and licensing agreements, and how to retain creative control.

Daniel Schacht, Partner, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP

Karl McHugh, Vice President of Board for the West Coast Songwriters Association and DIY Artist

Jonathan Blaufarb, Senior Partner and Co-Founder of Counsel LLP

Larry Batiste, Producer, Vocalist, Publisher, and Arranger

1:30 - 2:30PM LUNCH (Provided with Registration)

2:30 - 4PM - PANEL : THE FUTURE OF MUSIC - AI, TECH, AND EMERGING TRENDS 

With AI transforming the creative landscape, this panel will discuss its role in music creation, distribution, and promotion, as well as the legal and ethical implications.

Elizabeth Moody, Partner, Granderson Des Rochers, LLP

Serona Elton, Experienced Music Industry Executive, Educator, Attorney

Tamay Aykut, CEO of Sureel and Professor of AI at Stanford

4:00PM - CLOSING REMARKS