The recently passed Music Modernization Act rewrote the rules for how mechanical rights will be managed, licensed and accounted for in the U.S. Now, the industry needs to modernize its systems, business practices and record keeping to comply. What new tools do publishers, streaming services, artist management and other stakeholders need to achieve the goals of the new law? How will the MMA change the industry's view of open/closed data?.  

SPEAKERS:
Chauncy Jackson, CEO/Founder, Siri Music Group
Paul Jessop, Founder and Director, County Analytics Ltd
Helene Muddiman, CEO/Founder, Hollywood Elite Music & Media
Panos Panay, VP, Innovation and Strategy, Berklee College of Music
MODERATOR: Vickie Nauman, Founder/Owner, CrossBorderWorks

Blockchain is a hot topic in the music business, and in the worlds of photography, fine arts and games. But its role in Hollywood is still unclear. Does blockchain have a place on the backlot?

PANELISTS:
Steven Haft, Head of Global Partnerships, Consensys
Stephen Kassin, Co-Founder & President, FilmTrack
Rouslan Ovtcharoff, Co-Founder, Blockchain Global Entertainment Alliance

From music, to filmmaking, to publishing, new technologies and platforms are creating ever-more tools for creators to go it alone, without a label, studio or publisher. This panel will examine how artists can the newest tools to take control of their careers.  

PANELISTS:
Noah Becker, President, AdRev
Dae Bogan, Co-Founder & CEO, TuneRegistry
Elmo Lovano, CEO/Founder, Jammcard
Peter Rafelson, Co-Founder, Alt Market