AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit 2023

3 West Club, 3 West 51st Street, New York City

The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting its Global Music Publishing Summit. The summit began in 2017, and its agenda spans creators, the business of publishing music, and the international marketplace “to deliver a well-rounded and informative experience to attendees across all facets of the industry.” For additional information and to register, please click here.

A2IM Indie Week 2023

Crowne Plaza, Time Square, 1605 Broadway, NYC

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will host Indie Week 2023, a three-day international conference and networking event aimed at maximizing the global impact of independent music. For the past 15 years, the event has drawn more than 1,200 attendees annually. Attendees will hear experts discuss the industry’s most timely topics, network with colleagues, […]

USPTO Dialogue on Sustainable Innovation and IP

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI and via livestream

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a half-day program in Honolulu, HI, as well as via livestream, to bring together the world’s five largest intellectual property (IP) offices, representatives from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and well as representatives from the Hawaiian innovation community. The discussion will focus on wide-ranging thoughts about […]

A2IM Libera Awards

New York City

On June 15, the Libera Awards will be held in New York City. Hosted by A2IM, the Libera Awards celebrate the achievements of the independent music community. The 2023 awards will feature four new categories: Best Short-Form Video, Best Remix, Best Soul/Funk, and Best Singer/Songwriter Record. The deadline for submitting music for consideration in 37 categories was December 5. […]

USPTO Strategies for Protecting IP in China

Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue. Dallas, TX

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a China IP Road Show to provide strategies to business owners on protecting their IP when doing business in (or with) China. Experts from the U.S. government, IP attorneys, local businesspeople, and others will share their insights. Topics will include what small and medium-sized businesses need to know […]

NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism Awards Show

Seattle, Washington

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) will host the Best of Photojournalism Awards. In addition to Friday’s awards event, attendees may also attend Saturday’s educational day and Sunday’s one-on-one sessions. The various events will be held at different locations throughout Seattle beginning with the awards on Friday evening at the Museum of History and Industry […]

2023 DGA Annual Membership Meeting in Los Angeles

Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) will hold its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting in-person in Los Angeles. The meeting will be attended by DGA leadership, who will present reports on the state of the guild, GA Council Chairs, DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans, and the Directors Guild Foundation. The meeting will conclude with a cocktail […]

She Podcasts LIVE

Zoom

She Podcasts is hosting its annual She Podcasts LIVE conference to provide women podcasters with the opportunity to “explore innovative ways to grow an audience” and to “discover the secrets of creating powerful connections with sponsors, listeners, and other peers.” On Wednesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. ET, Rachel Kim and Terrica Carrington of the […]

Deadline for USCO CCB Agreement-Based Counterclaims Comments

On May 3, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding an amendment to the regulations to address the filing of agreement-based counterclaims and related discovery requirements in cases before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). The NPRM proposes amendments related to asserting and responding to agreement-based counterclaims as well as standard interrogatories and standard […]

NAIAC Announces Series of Virtual Briefing Sessions

Virtual Event

On June 7, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) published a notice of open virtual briefing sessions, during which invited experts will brief the committee on topics of interest related to the committee’s two year efforts. The sessions will be held on June 20, June 22, and June 27. More information, including a final agenda […]

ASCAP Experience Live in LA

Avalon Nightclub, Los Angeles, CA

The ASCAP Experience Live is a conference where professional songwriters can join hundreds of their music industry colleagues—including fellow songwriters, composers, and producers—for a one-day conference. The event is open to all ASCAP members. If you are not already a member, you can join for free here. For additional information and to register to attend, please […]

2023 DGA Annual Membership Meeting in New York 

DGA NY Theater, New York City

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) will hold its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting in-person in New York City. The meeting will be attended by DGA leadership, who will present reports on the state of the guild, GA Council Chairs, DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans, and the Directors Guild Foundation. The meeting will conclude with a […]