Music Investment Summit | May 8, 2026 Virgin Hotels, NYC
A Conversation with Clive Davis
& Fred Davis
Clive Davis, one of the most influential executives in the history of recorded music, joins the inaugural Amplify conference in an unprecedented one-on-one conversation with his son Fred Davis, Partner at The Raine Group and one of the music industry's foremost investment bankers. The conversation begins at 12:20pm.
Keynote Conversation:
Robert Kyncl, CEO WMG (via Zoom); Lisa Yang, EVP Global Head of Strategy
WMG (live); & CNBC Anchor Jon Fortt
We're proud to welcome Warner Music Group Chief Executive Officer Robert Kyncl and WMG EVP/Global Head of Strategy Lisa Yang for Amplify's inaugural keynote conversation with CNBC anchor Jon Fortt. Join Lisa and Jon live in NYC and Robert via Zoom for this very special event.
Amplify 2026 Speakers
What is Amplify?
Amplify, a joint presentation of the MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF ($MUSQ) and the Mondo.NYC Conference, is a one-day, immersive business summit exploring the full investment landscape of the global music industry. Through sector-by-sector deep dives — including streaming; content and distribution; IP valuation; global markets; and music-driven AI and technology — Amplify examines how value is created, scaled, and captured across today’s music ecosystem.
The program features fireside conversations and panel sessions with senior decision-makers shaping the future of music and media, alongside curated networking, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and informal connection throughout the day.
Who Will Be There?
Amplify is designed for retail investors, family offices, RIAs, and wealth advisors seeking informed exposure to the music industry on behalf of themselves or their clients.
Amplify convenes senior leadership from major rights-holders, distributors, live entertainment companies, and music-technology firms across U.S. and global markets — bringing together perspectives from both established leaders and emerging innovators. Attendees will glean valuable knowledge from these executives and leave with practical insight into state of key music business verticals, where they’re headed, and how to evaluate investment opportunities in each of them.
Sector Deep Dives at Amplify
CONTENT & DISTRIBUTION
Goldman Sachs’ 2025 Music in the Air report projects global music revenues growing from approximately $100B today to more than $200B by 2030, driven by continued expansion in recorded music, publishing, live entertainment, streaming adoption, emerging markets, and AI-enabled efficiencies. Amplify examines what this growth trajectory means for investors today — and how portfolios can be positioned to participate in the next phases of industry expansion.
STREAMING
While growth in the US market is moderating, music streaming continues to scale globally, with revenues projected to nearly double by 2030. Growth is fueled by paid subscription expansion in emerging markets, evolving audio formats including podcasts and AI-generated content, and stronger artist protections and IP guardrails. Sessions explore how these dynamics are reshaping value creation and competitive advantage across the streaming ecosystem.
IP VALUATION
As global capital continues to flow into music rights, the frameworks used to value these assets are rapidly evolving. What once appeared to be a straightforward yield play has grown more nuanced, shaped by shifting revenue mixes, macroeconomic pressures, and expanding interest in indie and genre-specific IP. This session examines how valuation perspectives have changed since the post-pandemic acquisition boom -- and how advisors and dealmakers are redefining price, structure, and expectations in today’s market.
AI MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
AI is helping to redefine how music is created, discovered, monetized, and managed — encompassing areas such as production and personalization to rights administration and revenue tracking. While AI offers significant commercial opportunities, it also poses complex challenges concerning authorship, licensing, regulation, and equitable compensation. With the announcement of an increasing number of settlement deals between rights-holders and AI platforms, Amplify explores how music and technology executives and policymakers are navigating this evolving landscape and considers the implications for investors.
