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Amplify
2026 Speaker

Steve Salm

Steve Salm

Chief Business Development Executive

Concord

Steve has been the Chief Business Development Executive since the inception of Concord, the world’s leading independent music company. As a key member of the leadership team that oversees Concord’s multi-billion-dollar M&A activity and business development initiatives, his efforts have focused on building significant long-term value for the company and its investors through the acquisition of publishing companies, record labels, publishing catalogs, master recording catalogs, key artist and songwriter deals, and theatrical/grand rights.

Mr. Salm has been with the Company and its investors since 2006. Prior to joining Concord and its prior affiliates, Salm was instrumental in helping to start a variety of businesses in the media, sports and entertainment space. He holds a BA in Economics and received a scholarship from Emory University for his MBA. His love of all things music and culture found him moonlighting as a local reporter for MTV while studying for his MBA.

11:00am

Sector Two: Content
Music Rights as an Asset Class

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.

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