Monday, September 12
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Lisner Auditorium

04: State of the Union

During the first Policy Summit, there were optimistic visions about the imminent arrival of the “Celestial Jukebox”.  In many ways, we’re getting there. We’ve seen iTunes pass the 500 million download mark, we’ve seen satellite radio subscriptions take off, we’ve seen music fans and record labels embrace podcasting and music blogs. 

But the road to this Jukebox has had its share of potholes.  We’ve seen court battles rage over P2P filesharing.  We’ve seen technology companies jostle for front-running position with proprietary players and software.  We’ve also heard confusion and frustration ripple through many communities as emerging technologies meet traditional licensing structures.

For the fifth Summit in a row, FMC brings together leaders from the music, law, technology and policy for a top-level discussion about the state of the music industry. What does the Grokster decision mean for innovation?  How are copyright holders embracing new technologies?  And most importantly, how are artists and creators impacted by these changes?

Jim Griffin CEO, Cherry Lane Digital (moderator)
Mitch Bainwol Chairman and CEO, RIAA
Shawn Fanning Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Snocap
Joe Henry ASCAP artist and songwriter/producer
Andrew Moss Senior Director, Technical Policy, Microsoft
Marybeth Peters Register, US Copyright Office
Gary Shapiro President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association

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