Event Schedule
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| TUESDAY, MAY 1 | ||
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Pho Dinner Make sure you get in town early enough to kick off the DC Policy Day at a special Pho dinner the night before! Our Pho dinners at Nam Viet set the stage for an incredibly friendly event, so join us again for delicious soup and a debate warm up. NAM VIET It's a short walk from the Clarendon Metro stop (orange line), just off Wilson Blvd. |
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| WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 | ||
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10:00 AM- Watch Webcasts |
Welcome to the Policy Day
ACS Executive Director Lisa Brown and FMC Deputy Director Kristin Thomson welcomed attendees to the event. |
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10:10 AM- Watch Webcasts |
Opening Keynote: Congressman Mike Doyle (D-PA)
Mike Doyle is currently serving his seventh term in Congress representing the 14th District of Pennsylvania. Congressman Doyle serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and is Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. |
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10:45 AM- Watch Webcasts |
Radio Waves
In the past 10 years, satellite and internet radio have grown from basement hobbies to legitimate platforms for the delivery of music and news. But this growth has also brought new challenges, ranging from debates about content protection, to the public performance right, to how to manage the transition to HD radio. The attention to the issues has only increased recently, with webcasters negotiating with the Copyright Royalty Board over royalty rates, and XM and Sirius proposing a merger. Representatives from satellite and internet radio will join with artist and label representatives for a discussion about the challenges for both old and new radio platforms, and solutions that would benefit both technologists and the music community. Mike Holden Musician, www.mikeholdenmusic.com Dick Huey CEO, Toolshed Inc Joe Kennedy CEO and President, Pandora Eric Logan Executive Vice President, Programming, XM Satellite Radio Patricia Polach Associate General Counsel, AFM, Bredhoff & Kaiser, PLLC John Simson Executive Director, SoundExchange Brian Zisk Cofounder and Technologies Director, Future of Music Coalition |
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12:00 PM- Watch Webcasts |
Lunch
Join us for a variety of fresh sandwiches and beverages, courtesy of Consumer Electronics Association. CEA's President and CEO Gary Shapiro will also give remarks. Gary Shapiro President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association |
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1:45 PM- Watch Webcasts |
Rock the Net
A brief presentation by FMC Executive Director Jenny Toomey on the value of the internet to musicians, labels and music fans. |
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2:00 PM- Watch Webcasts |
The Net Effect
Congress is considering a series of bills designed to revise the telecommunications regulatory framework. One of the most heated debates surrounds the principle of network neutrality. Is this a solution in search of a problem, or do we need the government and the FCC to enforce rules that would preserve the open nature of the internet? This panel brings together advocates for both positions with internet based music service providers and policymakers to discuss the real world impact of net neutrality on musicians, labels and the public at large. Duncan Black Proprietor , Eschaton blog Michael Bracy Policy Director, Future of Music Coalition Scott Cleland Founder & President, Precursor, Chairman, NetCompetition.org Parul Desai Assistant Director, Media Access Project Bertis Downs Advisor R.E.M, Athens LLC Victoria Phillips Asst. Director, Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Clinic, Washington College of Law, American University Gigi Sohn President, Public Knowledge |
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3:30 PM- Watch Webcasts |
Afternoon Keynote: David Carson
David Carson is Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs for the US Copyright Office. |
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4:15 PM- Watch Webcasts |
Stocking the Celestial Jukebox
For music fans, there are more choices than ever when it comes to discovering, listening to and purchasing music. There are stores like iTunes and eMusic, subscription services like Rhapsody and Napster. There are webcast stations, satellite radio, MP3 blogs and the ubiquitous MySpace. Despite the emergence of many models, challenges remain in the space, especially related to artist compensation and licensing parity among different platforms. What would make it easier for music services to license music, for consumers to access music, and for musicians, songwriters, and others in the content community to be paid? Experts from the music, technology and legal communities will discuss Section 115 reform, orphan works and other intellectual property issues. Fred Cannon Senior Vice President, Government Relations, BMI Julie E. Cohen Professor of Law, Georgetown University Steve Marks Vice President and General Counsel, RIAA Walter McDonough General Counsel, Future of Music Coalition Michael Petricone Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Consumer Electronics Association Jule Sigall Senior Attorney, Microsoft Corp. |
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5:30 PM- Watch Webcasts |
Cocktail Party
Programming will conclude with a cocktail party hosted by Microsoft. Music by Kevin Cordt Trio. |
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