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Theorists have suggested that by 2030, artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence. What will this mean for the music industry? How are AI and music interacting today? What will the music industry be in 2030?This is why we organised the debates with global leaders on April 12, 2024 at Le Connecteur Biarritz, to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry.Discussions included a Keynote about the Future of Music, AI-Driven Distribution and Monetization, The Copyright and AI Conundrum, and New Horizons in Music Development.
Program
09:00 Registration and networking09:30 Welcome speech from the Mayor of Biarritz10:00 #KEYNOTE | THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: 2030
An exploration into the future of music in the context of AI developments. This visionary keynote will delve into the major trends and expected innovations that will shape the music landscape by 2030.
Speaker: Benjamin Lanz (France, USA)10:25 #PANEL | HARMONIZING AI & CREATIVITY: NEW HORIZONS IN MUSIC DEVELOPMENT
This panel discusses how AI is being incorporated into the creative process, unlocking a new realm of possibilities for music development and artist creativity.
Speakers: Johannes Buff (France), Suzanne Combo (France), Benoit Carré (France), Stephan-Eloise Gras (France), Michael Turbot (France)
Moderated by Agnes Bliah (France)// 11:15 Break11:35 #PANEL | AI COMPOSITIONS: NAVIGATING THE COPYRIGHT CONUNDRUM
A deep dive into the complex copyright implications of AI-generated music. Who owns the rights to a song composed by an algorithm?
Speakers: Alexandra Jouclard (France), Natasha Mangal (France), Giuseppe Mazziotti (Portugal), David Serras Pereira (Portugal)
Moderated by Allen Bargfrede (US/ France)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------12:25 #PANEL | DATA IN HARMONY: AI-DRIVEN DISTRIBUTION AND MONETIZATION
A look at how AI and data are shaping music distribution and monetization, particularly in the derivative work ecosystem.
Speakers: Caroline Champarnaud (France), Chris McMurtry (USA), Dan Rowe (USA), Hazel Savage (UK), Theo Sjostedt (Sweden), Matthias Robine (France)
Moderated by Ben Costantini (France)// 13:00 Lunch14:30 AI-TOOLS PRESENTATION with MICHAEL TURBOT15:00 PITCH DEMO SESSION
- MiUU | Nicolas Wiazmitinoff (France)
- 2AM | Marine Rivollet (France)
- Kits.ai | Kyle Billings (USA)
- J-Music | Pascal Joguet (France)
Moderated by Anna Heim (Spain)15:45 AI-TOOLS PRESENTATION with BENOIT CARRE16:15 Closing & Networking17:00 After Party at Aberdeen
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Johannes Buff
Recording engineer and producer, Shorebreaker Studios
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At Music 2030, we were not just talking about the future of music - we were building it. This is why, music-tech founders got a prime opportunity to present their innovations. Whether they developed an advanced AI for music composition, a new platform for artist collaboration, or cutting-edge sound technology, they showed it in the vibrant music scene of the Basque country.Our community of artists, music executives, and international speakers is always eager to discover practical and innovative applications of music technology.
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