AGENDA

AMPLIFY MUSIC INVESTMENT SUMMIT
May 8, 2026
Virgin Hotels, NYC
A sector-by-sector analysis of key music business verticals highlighting the benefits of investment in global, exchange-listed companies, exchange-traded funds and royalty trusts with a core focus on the global music industry and music technology.
7:30am
Registration
8:00am
Breakfast
8:50am
Welcome remarks
9:00am
Sector One: Streaming
While U.S. growth is moderating, global music streaming continues to scale, with revenues projected to nearly double by 2030. We examine how this growth is driven by emerging-market subscriptions, new audio formats including podcasts and AI, and stronger artist protections reshaping value across the ecosystem.
9:45am
Networking break
10:00am
Keynote
Join Warner Music Group Chief Executive Officer Robert Kyncl, a visionary executive and catalyst for innovation, for a conversation with CNBC anchor Jon Fortt.
10:45am
Networking break
11:00am
Sector Two: Content
Global music revenues are projected to exceed $200B by 2030, fueled by growth in recorded music, publishing, live entertainment, and AI-enabled efficiencies. This session examines how content owners are scaling value, protecting IP, and driving long-term returns across an expanding global market.
11:45am
Networking break
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Sector Three: Distribution
Streaming adoption, emerging markets, and new distribution platforms continue to reshape how music reaches audiences worldwide. This session explores how distribution models are evolving, where scale and margin are being created, and how investors can position portfolios to benefit from the industry’s next phase of growth.
1:45pm
Networking break
2:00pm
Sector Four: Global Markets
As global streaming continues to mature, compelling growth stories are emerging outside the U.S. From Seoul to Lagos to Berlin, music companies are scaling catalogs, platforms, and artist pipelines that power worldwide demand. This session explores where international music innovation meets capital markets — and where the next outsized returns may be built.
2:45pm
Networking break
3:00pm
Sector Five: Live Events & Ticketing
Driven by demand for immersive experiences, global touring, festivals, and next-generation ticketing, live music is a rapidly expanding share of the music economy. Hear from promoters, venues, and platforms about what is powering growth projected at a double-digit CAGR through 2030.
3:45pm
Networking break
4:00pm
Sector Six: AI & MusicTech
AI is reshaping how music is created, discovered, monetized, and managed—from production and personalization to rights protection and revenue tracking. As rights-holders and AI platforms strive to structure relationships, we explore regulatory, commercial, and investment implications across the evolving MusicTech landscape.
4:50pm
Closing remarks
