Why Music Biz 2025 Is the Conference You Can’t Miss
Why Music Biz 2025 Is the Conference You Can’t Miss
As AI reshapes everything from songwriting to royalty tracking, the music industry is no longer simply adapting. It’s actively rebuilding. The Music Biz 2025 Conference, taking place May 13–16 in Atlanta, GA, arrives at a pivotal moment for artists, entrepreneurs, and executives who are helping define the new landscape.
This isn’t just a conference. It’s a map. It’s where the biggest players in music meet the sharpest minds in tech, publishing, and artist development. And this year, yours truly, Happy Montana, will be there covering the action in full, with a special focus on how innovation is colliding with artistry.
AI Takes the Spotlight: Two Must-Attend Sessions
1. Tech for Transparency
Session: How New AI Detection Tools Can Improve the Industry For All
Date: Thursday, May 16
Speakers: Aurelien Herault (Chief Innovation Officer, Deezer) and Portia Sabin (President, Music Biz)
With AI-generated content accounting for an estimated 10 percent of all daily music uploads, Deezer has taken a bold step toward transparency. This keynote explores how detection technology is shaping a fairer ecosystem and why it may become an industry standard for platforms worldwide.
2. Attribution First
Session: Solving the Core Challenge of AI in Music Through a Decade of Innovation
Date: Wednesday, May 15
Speakers: Dr. Tamay Aykut (Founder, Sureel.AI) and Edward Ginis (Co-Founder, OpenPlay)
Attribution is no longer a backend detail. It’s the battleground for fair compensation in the age of generative AI. This session covers how a decade of innovation is being applied today to ensure creators retain authorship, revenue, and respect as machine-assisted music becomes more prevalent.
Bonus Content: Watch These AI Webinars Now
If you’re ready to get smart before the conference, Music Biz has released several on-demand sessions that preview what’s coming:
• The Future of AI and Music
Explores the intersection of licensing, ethics, and machine creativity. The AI music market is expected to exceed $38 billion by 2033.
• Automating Your Fan Business with AI
Reveals how artists are using AI to monetize fan engagement, from pre-saves and SMS to e-commerce and merch.
Watch both at musicbiz.org/insights/recorded-webinars
Conference Overview
Music Biz 2025
May 13–16
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
The conference will feature over 100 panels, keynotes, and networking opportunities across the following areas:
• AI, tech, and innovation
• Streaming, metadata, and rights management
• Artist development and career strategy
• Publishing, legal trends, and global markets
• Web3, fan communities, and data tools
Registration Details
Registration is open at:
musicbiz.org/events/music-biz-annual-conference/registration
Discounted rates may be available if you are:
• A BMI member
• A student or academic affiliate
• Part of a registered organization or attending with a group
Final Note from yo carrier pigeon, Happy Montana
The music business is transforming in real time. AI is not a trend. It is a tectonic shift that is already reshaping how songs are made, credited, and monetized. The question is not whether the industry will adapt. The question is how artists, entrepreneurs, and technologists will lead that evolution.
I’ll be on the ground in Atlanta capturing the energy, insight, and breakthroughs as they happen. If you’re attending, let’s connect. If you’re not, stay tuned.
See you at the intersection of sound and system.
