Events

She Writes Press and SparkPress Toward Equality in Publishing(STEP) are offering two women authors of color a publishing package and a 500-book print run as a part of their Equality in Publishing contest. Submissions will be accepted until August 15. The winners will be decided by an internal editorial team and a panel of industry […]

The Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office will host a summer 2023 meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee, which will be held virtually. Participants will hear from Library of Congress and Copyright Office staff regarding the latest developments of the Enterprise Copyright System. In addition to updates from Library and Copyright Office staff, […]

This year’s Technology Policy Institute (TPI) Forum will be held at the St. Regis Aspen Resort, bringing together experts from business, industry, and government “to discuss how tech policy and regulation impact daily life.” The event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities so that participants can discuss their experiences with tech policy […]

The U.S. Copyright Office extended its deadline regarding its request for petitions for the ninth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to consider possible exemptions to the DMCA’s prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. Petitions were originally due by August 11 and are now due […]

SAG-AFTRA announced that the 30th Annual SAG Awards nomination period for the 2024 awards season will open on August 28 and run through October 27. With an actor’s permission, nominations may be submitted by producers, studios/networks, agents, managers, or publicists for a specific performance of the actor’s choosing. Actors may also submit their own performances for consideration. To be […]

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) will host its second Annual Spotlight Event. The event will consist of a virtual gathering of studio creatives and top executive, and “will provide attendees with a sneak peek of what’s ahead in the ever-expanding world of music and visual media through feature […]

The Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Annual Meeting will offer “a mix of educational programs featuring leaders in the IP industry, committee meetings, networking opportunities, sponsors, exhibitors, and more.” The event brings together IP professionals from around the world to discuss strategies, trends, and best practices. For additional information and to register, please click here.

This webinar, hosted by the California Copyright Conference, will enable attendees to learn about the Copyright Office’s past work in implementing the Music Modernization Act (MMA), what work has yet to be done, and how updated streaming rates will affect payouts. Speakers include Jalyce Mangum,Attorney-Advisor for the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Copyright Office; […]

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) will hold an open meeting via web conference for Committee members to share updates on each working group's goals and deliverables, as well as to answer attendee questions. For additional information, please click here. To register to attend, please click here.

The U.S. Copyright Office and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled are hosting an event to Celebrate Ten Years of the Marrakesh Treaty, which facilitates access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled. During the event, “leaders of these organizations will discuss their personal knowledge […]

The Copyright Alliance, along with numerous VLA and Community Partners, is hosting a webinar titled, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The Next Frontier. This event will explore the complex relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, it will cover how AI has transformed creative processes and delve into the legal and ethical implications surrounding copyright ownership, licensing, fair use, and other […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), along with industry experts, thought leaders, and scholars, will premiere a program that shares “new principles to illuminate the importance of IP rights to America's leaders and guidance for policymakers as they seek to make the 21st century a new American century.” Speakers include Kathi Vidal, […]