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Mondo.NYC will be holding its 7th Annual Music & Tech Conference on October 11th through 14th, 2022, at the Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn, NY. Alongside a lineup of other authorities on this cutting edge area of the law, Covington lawyers will speak on a variety of topics designed to equip corporate decision-makers and lawyers with key concepts in Music and Tech. Our lawyers will explore the issues and share their insights from both private practice and government service, the panels include:
Music & Gaming: Opportunities and New Developments
Panel at Mondo.NYC Music & Tech Conference 2022
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
This panel will discuss the current state of the highly popular and lucrative video game industry, and the various opportunities it offers to the music industry. Panelists working in video games will take us through the formats where they see substantial opportunities and value for integrating music, such as licensing, concerts and virtual events, and promotional and marketing opportunities. Learn how gamers and gaming companies leverage music, how musicians and music companies leverage video games, and strategies for appealing to the unique gaming fan base.
Moderator:
Dallin Earl, Associate, Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP
Panelists:
Latoya Peterson, Co-Founder & CXO Glow Up Games
Vickie Nauman, Founder and CEO, CrossBorderWorks
Danielle Schiffman, Associate General Counsel, Sr. Director Business and Legal Affairs, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Music & Gaming: Anatomy of a Successful Integration
Panel at Mondo.NYC Music & Tech Conference 2022
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
This panel will take a deep dive into recent successful integrations between music and video games. Hear firsthand accounts from our panelists as they take you from the genesis of the concept, through the creative and development process, to the challenges faced and lessons learned. Learn how professionals define and measure successful integrations and explore potential opportunities.
Moderator:
Adrian Perry, Partner, Co-Chair of the Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP
Panelists:
Jamie Sampson, VP, Digital Distribution & Platform Partnerships, iHeartMedia
Josh Neuman, Co-Founder and CEO, Melon
Jim Leavitt, Senior Music Director, Music Partnerships and Creative Content, Ubisoft
Music & Gaming: Spotlight on Emerging Companies
Panel at Mondo.NYC Music & Tech Conference 2022
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Where are music and gaming technologies heading? This panel features a curated selection of startups in the music and gaming industries. Panelists will discuss current trends, untapped opportunities, challenges, and future plans.
Moderator:
Phil Hill, Attorney, Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP
Panelists:
Brian Karscig, Co-Founder & Head of Music, PlusMusic
Mitu Khandaker, CEO & Co-Founder, Glow Up Games
Dominic Fragman, Co-Founder, SAFE Royalties
Ann Liebschutz, Founder, AML Global LLC
Tommy Luginbill, Inventor & Co-Founder, SAFE Royalties
"Come on Now Follow My Lead"? Lessons from U.S. and U.K. Music Litigations
CLE at Mondo.NYC Music & Tech Conference 2022
Friday, October 14, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
This program includes counsel at the forefront of music cases on both sides of the pond, including those who successfully represented Ed Sheeran in this year's landmark "Shape of You" case at the English High Court. We examine the latest developments and trends in music litigations, and how they may impact legal strategies, risk assessments, enforcement efforts, and deals in today's music space.
Moderator:
Phil Hill, Attorney, Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP
Panelists:
Jessie Bowhill, 8 New Square
Simon Goodbody, Partner, Bray & Krais
Christine Lepera, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
NFTs and the Music Industry: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
CLE at Mondo.NYC Music & Tech Conference 2022
Friday, October 14, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Is the NFT boom over? Or are we just at the beginning? While the NFT market has been volatile, many in the music industry continue to explore opportunities in this space, looking to leverage NFTs and blockchain technology in innovative ways, from content creation and subscription services, music distribution and promotion, and royalty monetization, to fan driven engagement, ticketing, and digital and physical event access. Still, there remains uncertainty on where litigation may arise, and how regulators will deal with this ever-evolving space. This panel will discuss lessons learned in NFT deal-making since the boom started, where the NFT market may go, and where the major risks are at this point.
Moderator:
Juliana Moraes Liu, Associate, Covington & Burling LLP
Panelists:
Adrian Perry, Partner, Co-Chair of Music Industry Practice, Covington & Burling LLP
Katie Witkin, Chief Marketing Officer, EVERYREALM