The IMPF MUSIC SUMMIT PALMA 2023
Welcome to the IMPF Global Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit
IMPF is very pleased to host this second edition of the hugely successful Global Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit once again in Palma from October 08 to 11. We look forward to welcoming our music publisher members, songwriters, friends and special guests to join us in talks and panels with built in time to meet, create, connect, and do business.
The Songwriting camp will run concurrent to the Summit from October 06 to 10. 21 writers have been selected to participate in this unique songwriting camp for 5 days with a high energy celebratory listening session open to all Palma delegates on the evening of October 10.
Below you will find the Programme (as of September 06) for the Summit outlining the Industry Topics that will feature in a number of Panels over the 3 day event. We are also delighted to welcome our Partners and Sponsors.
Welcome
“The success of last year’s Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit, and the enthusiasm of all those that attended, left us in no doubt that the event was very much needed by the industry. It’s great, therefore, to be returning to Palma in 2023, with our friends and colleagues, to discuss the music publishing market, take stock of where we’ve been and look forward to where we’re heading. I’m delighted to have received so much support from our sponsors, who help make this important event possible.”
Annette Barrett, President of IMPF
Co-financed by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
Partners
22D Music Group, Kemper Music Group, Roba Music Verlag, Strictly Confidential Music Publishing
“Last year’s Summit and Songwriting Camp were tremendously successful and we’re looking forward to seeing some of the world’s most exciting independent music publishers gather once again in 2023.” 22D Music Group
“We’re very happy to support the Palma Summit this year. It was an instant hit among IMPF members and friends in 2022 and will surely become a regular event on the music business calendar.” Kemper Music Group
“Last year’s Palma Summit and Songwriting Camp were tremendously successful and we’re looking forward to seeing some of the world’s most exciting independent music publishers gather once again in 2023.” Roba Music Verlag
“There are so many challenges and opportunities facing independent music publishers in the modern music business. This event is a great way for us to come together and meet them head on.” Strictly Confidential Music Publishing
Premier Sponsors
Reservoir Media, Bucks Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Beggars Music, Spotify, GC Partners
“The Palma Summit and Songwriting Camp immediately established themselves as must attend events for independent music publishers and their songwriters from around the world last year. It’s great to be returning to Palma again in 2023.” Reservoir Media
“As the music industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, this meeting of independent music publishers from all over the world is very much needed. We’re stronger together, and that becomes incredibly apparent at this event.” Bucks Music Group
“IMPF’s Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit filled a big gap in the music industry calendar last year. It’s fantastic to see that it was successful enough to become a regular fixture. We look forward to this year’s event and are really pleased to be returning to Palma.” Downtown Music Publishing
“We’re really pleased to be sponsoring the IMPF Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit. It’s a great event where independent music publishers can exchange ideas, learn from each other, bolster existing relationships and forge new ones.” Beggars Music
“The influence of the independent music publishing and songwriting community cannot be overstated. This is a fantastic event, allowing us to meet with publishers and songwriters, understand their needs and bolster our working relationship with all concerned. We’re looking forward to being back in Palma and connecting in person and showcasing the various tools and opportunities available for songwriters and publishers on Spotify” Spotify
“GC partners are excited to be sponsoring the IMPF Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit. Now more than ever, we are here to support the music industry by maximising the revenues for artists and song writers, continuing to support our valued long-term clients and friends attending this event, as well as the opportunity to create new relationships as we come together in Palma.” GC Partners
Gold Sponsors
ICE Services, Reel Muzik Werks, On Music, Session Studio, OYEZ!
“It’s important that events like the Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit are supported by the music industry. They are vital hubs of innovation and new business that really support emerging and established businesses alike.” ICE Services
“Last year’s event was incredibly popular and it’s great to be supporting the second edition in 2023. We can’t wait to meet with our publisher, songwriter, CMO and DSP colleagues from around the world.” Reel Muzik Werks
“The Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit in Palma was so popular in its inaugural year that we’re really pleased to be back sponsoring the event in 2023. On Music is a proud friend and supporter of IMPF and the independent music publishing community worldwide.” On Music
There’s no better way to find new ideas and build relationships than face-to-face with your industry peers. This is a great event for independent music publishers and songwriters and we’re really pleased to be supporting it.” Session Studio
“There was such a positive reaction to the first Music Entrepreneurial and Creative Industry Summit; we’re looking forward to attending this event for many years to come, and we’re thrilled to be sponsoring it in 2023.” OYEZ!
Speakers
Programme
Sunday 08 October
17:00 – 18:30
Registration Desk Open
Please collect your identity badge at the desk. All participants will require a badge throughout the event to gain access to panels and social activities.
Hotel Victoria
18:30 – 19:30
Welcome Cocktail
Hotel Victoria
Monday 09 October
08:30
Registration Desk Open
Please collect your identity badge at the desk. All participants will require a badge throughout the event to gain access to panels and social activities.
Hotel Victoria
09:00 – 10:00
Opening Breakfast
Hotel Victoria
10:10 – 10:50
Panel 1: Songwriting with Composers and Authors
Join us as we look at the creative side of songwriting, and how our respective organisations can assist, support, and creatively inspire international synergies to develop a greater interactive global songwriting community.
Panellists: Helienne Lindvall, President of European Composer and Songwriter Alliance, Composer (ECSA); Arriën Molema, Songwriter and Vice President of The International Council of Music Creators (CIAM); Marcelo Castello Branco, Chair of the Board of Directors of CISAC ; CEO of UBC; Annette Barrett, President of IMPF and Global Strategic Liaison at Reservoir; Jamie Hartman, Ivor Novella winner and Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer. Moderator: Molly Neuman, CMO of Downtown Music Holdings.
Hotel Palma Marina
10:50 – 11:00
Presentation on the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union with Olga Sismanidi.
Hotel Palma Marina
11:00 – 11:10
Presentation on WIPO for Creators; the new rights awareness platform “Clip” with Niclas Molinder.
Hotel Palma Marina
11:15 – 12:00
Panel 2: The State of Global Rights Management
An international perspective on rights management, the challenges facing rights-holders, and discussions around creating a better eco-system for faster, more accurate remuneration.
Panellists: Matteo Fedeli, CEO of SIAE; Andrea C. Martin, CEO of PRS for Music; Alisa Coleman, COO of ABKCO Music & Records, and Board Chair of The Mechanical Licensing Collective; Cristina Perpiñá-Robert Navarro, CEO of SGAE; Ole Dreyer, The Nordic Music Society, Chair of Musikforlaeggerne i Danmark, Board Member of KODA. Moderator: Victor Finn, CEO of IMRO.
Hotel Palma Marina
12:00 – 12:20
Conversation with Cécile Rap-Veber, CEO of SACEM
Hotel Palma Marina
12:30 – 13:15
Panel 3: Showcase Canada
An in-depth look at the Canadian music market and the opportunities it presents for both artists and publishers globally.
Panellists: Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada; Andrea England, President/Founder of Four Chords and the Truth and LFM, Associate Director, Publisher Engagement and Strategy at CMRRA; Jennifer Brown, CEO of SOCAN; Vincent Degiorgio, President of Cymba Music Publishing; Odette Lindsay, Director of Copyright Administration at Third Side Music. Moderator: Jennifer Mitchell, President of Red Brick Songs.
Hotel Palma Marina
13:15 – 17:15
Free for Networking and B2B Meetings
17:15 – 18:00
Protecting Human Endeavour
A presentation of Ark, a new blockchain based platform for the safe sharing of human ideas. Jamie Hartman and Ed Bennett-Coles, Co-founders and Presidents of ARK, Cameron Chell, Founder of Metaworks, Ark tech build partners. Moderator: Emmanuel Legrand, Editor of Creative Industries News.
Hotel Palma Marina
18:00 – 18:45
Roundtable led by AEDEM Spain and Cecilia León, President of Ediciones Joaquín Rodrigo and Davide Grosso from the International Music Council (IMC)
Do some of the challenges that classical music faces affect other repertoires? A discussion to analysing why the exponential rise of online royalties being experienced by pop music isn’t occurring at the same rate for classical music and other musical genres. Moderator: Emmanuel Legrand, Editor of Creative Industries News.
Hotel Palma Marina
19:00 – 20:00
Sundowner Cocktail
Hotel Victoria
Tuesday 10 October
08:15
Registration Desk Open
Please collect your identity badge at the desk. All participants will require a badge throughout the event to gain access to panels and social activities.
Hotel Palma Marina
09:00 – 09:45
Panel 4: “Something to Synch About”
Music for audio/visual media has evolved to become a lucrative revenue stream for rights-holders in recent years – and the sync market has become more competitive than ever as a result. Here, key players from all sides of the process discuss how to make the most of this growth area.
Panellists: Nicky Bignell, Head of Music Licensing at BBC; Sue Crawshaw, Music Supervisor; Quentin Boniface, Director of Music Creative & Production, EMEA at Netflix; Mary Jo Mennella, CEO of Music Asset Management Inc. Moderator: Teri Nelson Carpenter, Founder & CEO of Reel Muzik Werks.
Hotel Palma Marina
09:45 -10:30
Panel 5: Early Data Management; how soon is too soon
As the modern music eco-system becomes more complex, effective data management has become a lynchpin to successful music businesses everywhere. In this panel, we’ll hear when rights-holders need to get to grips with their data, and how best to manage it at various stages of growth.
Panellists: Amos Biegun, Global Head of Rights and Royalties / Managing Director of Vistex; Indi Chawla, Head of International Relations at The Mechanical Licensing Collective; Rell Lafargue, President and Chief Operating Officer at Reservoir Media; Paul Shaver, President of CMRRA & SX Works. Moderator: Niclas Molinder, Founder of Music Rights Awareness Foundation and Session ID.
Hotel Palma Marina
10:30 – 11:00
Morning Breakout
Hotel Palma Marina
11:00 – 12:00
Panel 6: The Talk of the Town – AI, Web 4, Metaverses
While technology has created new opportunities for music rights-holders, in billion-dollar, blockbuster games and limitless virtual frontiers, it has also caused many to question the very foundations of our copyright system, with artificial intelligence applications seemingly galloping ahead of us. We’ll look at how all of this pertains to music, how to thrive in virtual worlds as well as the real world, and how human and AI creation can coexist.
Panellists: Constance Herreman Follain, Director of Legal and Policy at CISAC; Florian Koempel, Copyright Consultant; Elisa Fermont-Amouyal, CEO of Talit MuZic Publishing; Markus Schwarzer, CEO of CYANITE; María González Gordon, Managing Partner at CMS Spain and Global Co-Head Digital Business; Cliff Fluet, Partner at Lewis Silkin/MD Eleven Advisory. Moderator: Sarah Williams, CEO of IMPEL.
Hotel Palma Marina
12:00 – 12:40
Panel 7: How to build bigger and how to build better
Why we need to encourage the next generation and strive towards greater diversity across the music industry, what progress has been made, and why there is still so much more to do. We’ll discuss how to create inclusive cultures, better companies, and a richer creative output.
Panellists: Eva Karman Reinhold, Chair of SOM, IMPALA Diversity Chair and CEO of Smilodon; Tony D. Alexander, President & MD of Made in Memphis Entertainment; Olga Heijns, CEO of Next Era Music Publishing. Moderator: Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada.
Hotel Palma Marina
12:45 – 13:00
Presentation by Will Page, Economist
“Glocalisation” of music streaming within and across Europe.
Hotel Palma Marina
13:00 – 13:30
Keynote and Dialogue with Member of the European Parliament Ibán García del Blanco
“Cultural diversity and the conditions of authors in the European music streaming market.”
Hotel Palma Marina
13:30- 17:15
Free for Networking and B2B Meetings
17:15 – 18:00
IMPEL – Creating the Digital Future for the Independents
Led by Sarah Williams, CEO of IMPEL Michael Hatjoullis, Head of Operations at IMPEL, Ali Charrier, Head of Online Partners at SACEM. Moderator: Emmanuel Legrand, Editor of Creative Industries News
Hotel Palma Marina
18:00 – 18:45
ICE Services presentation on Multi-territory Royalty flows and New Opportunities
Led by Alex Tarrand, COO and Co-founder of STYNGR; Jon Hall, Head of Licensing at ICE Services and Loredana Cacciotti, SVP Digital Licensing & Business Affairs at Downtown Music Holdings. Moderator: Emmanuel Legrand, Editor of Creative Industries News.
Hotel Palma Marina
19:30
Evening Drinks Reception and Listening Session from the Palma Song Writing Camp ’23
Hotel Palma Marina
Wednesday 11 October
09:30 – 10:30
Closing Breakfast, B2B Meetings and a Keynote (TBC)
Hotel Victoria
11:00 – 15:45
IMPF Board Meeting
Hotel Victoria
Songwriting Camp
The Songwriting camp starts on Friday 6th of October and finishes with a Listening Session sponsored by “Session” on the evening of Tuesday 10th of October. See full details here.
Sponsors and Organizers
Session Studio, Spotify and 22D Music Group, Kemper Music Group, Roba Music Verlag, Palma Music Studios
If you have any queries, please contact secretariat@impforum.org.