Music Tech Summit at CES Unveiled

Music Biz visited Milan for the second edition of our Music Tech Summit program during CES Unveiled! We hosted two dynamic panels spotlighting tech startups and discussing music licenses & metadata across territories, alongside a fireside chat. The event concluded with a cocktail hour aimed at connecting the global music and tech leaders in attendance.
3 — 3:20pm CEST
Doors Open & Event Welcome
3:20 — 4:05pm CEST
Crossing Borders: Navigating the Tech Startup Landscape in the US & Europe
This panel brings together founders and ecosystem experts to explore the unique challenges tech startups face when entering and scaling in the US and European markets. From regulatory hurdles to cultural expectations to go-to-market strategies, we’ll uncover what it takes to succeed on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether you’re looking to expand your startup or invest across borders, this discussion offers practical insights into building a globally competitive tech company.
Moderator:
Yvan Boudillet, Music Innovation Consulting
Panelists:
Daniel Fletcher, Fever
Julie Momas, BPI French Touch
Bruno Zamborlin, Musixmatch
4:05 — 4:15pm CEST
Annual Music Biz Conference Overview & Interview with Federico Montesanto, Pirames International
Interview conducted by Portia Sabin, President, Music Biz
4:15 — 5pm CEST
Managing Across Territories: Music Licensing & Metadata
This panel dives into the opportunities and challenges of music licensing across the US and Europe. Industry experts will compare the licensing ecosystems and explore how differences in territory affect licensing complexities. Gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate rights management across territories and what it takes to ensure catalogs can be properly licensed in a global market.
Moderator:
Richard Burgess, PPL
Panelists:
Thierry Ascarez, Winamp
Jelmer Schütte, SonoSuite
Luciana Soares de Souza, Ircam Amplify
5 — 6pm CEST
Cocktail Hour & Event Wrap-up