Michel Barnier Commissioner for Internal Market and Services European CommissionLee Epting Content Services Director Vodafone Group (UK)
2011MIDEMNET & MIDEM Conference Programme as of 19 January 201122-26 January 2011 Palais des Festivals, Cannes MidemNet 2011 Conference Highlights MidemNet Keynote Speakers Sponsored by Towards Music Ubiquity Providing consumers access to their music, when and where they want it, on any device - that dream is closer to reality, thanks to new devices, technologies and innovative business solutions that are reshaping the consumer experience. What are the conditions that allow the 360° music experience come to life? And how can artists forge a successful path in this new environment? At MidemNet 2011, exclusive keynotes, leading international artists, industry experts & the new generation of music producers will address related key issues: •How to concretely license music for multi-platforms usages? •Is cloud music the path to the future? •How do artists create engaging connections with their fans wherever they are? •To succeed today, what are the unmissable channels for your music business model? •How to market most relevant music o for such diverse audiences & ffering devices? MidemNet Lab - Business Innovations Showcase Discover the most innovative start-ups & mobile app developers bringing exciting new digital solutions to the music industry and selected by Music Ally through a call for entry. In the MidemNet Lab area (Hall 01), they pitch their business to MIDEM audience and in front of a panel of ju dges comprising of venture capitalists from top leading investment firms, successful creative entrepreneurs and influential medias. The judges provide valuable feedback to each finalist’s project and will elect a winner in th e 3 categories: mobile applications, industry services (B2B) & consumer services (B2C). Selecting Partner: Music Ally Partners: AppCircus, Cap Digital, Finnish Mobile Association, Mobile Entertainment, Mobile Marketing, Music 4.5, Startup Academy & Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP) MidemNet Academy - Digital Education Training Sponsored by Gain practical knowledge to help accelerate your digital & music business in the MidemNet Academy (Hall 01). The program is designed to be highly interactive, with high profile experts engaging the audience, providing concrete advices that you can take home and immediately apply. A unique learning opportunity not to be missed, providing a complete course with 3 new modules! •Marketing - all you need to know in digital marketing •Strategy - concrete advice to help you grow your business •and the future of the music businessInnovation - discover the latest trends MidemNet Academy is organised in association with ESSEC (European Business School).
Conference programme as of 19 January 2011, subject to change
David Guetta Artist, DJ & Producer Fr n Francis Gurry Director General WIPO(Switzerland) Saul Klein Partner Index Ventures(UK/Israel) Jean-Bernard Lévy CEO Vivendi (France)Tim Schaaff President Sony Network Entertainment(USA) Naveen Selvadurai Co-Founder Foursquare(USA)
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MIDEM Keynote Speakers PJ Bloom Music Supervisor Neophonic(USA) Glen Barros President & CEO Concord Music Group(USA)Colin Lester CEO Twenty-First Artists/Universal Management(UK) Daniel Miller Founder Mute(UK)
MIDEM 2011 Conference Highlights Key MIDEM conference themes •Artist Management •Brands •Classical •Collecting Societies •Indie Legal • •Publishing •Synchronisation Introducin MIDEM S ncSynchronisation is a growing revenue stream for labels and publishers nowadays. To help participants better understand this trend, MIDEM has create d MIDEM Sync, a day dedicated to the business of synchronisation on Monday 24 January 2011, featuring discussions & music pitch sessions. Connect with key music supervisors for one productive day. All information about MIDEM Sync can be found at: http://www.midem.com/en/homepage/conferences-matchmaking/midem-sync/The MIDEM Managers’ Village Located on the trade-show, the MIDEM Managers’ Village hosts several unmissable events, highlighted in the conference programme, and offers a dedicated place for managers to network and organise their business meetings. The Village is hosted by IMMF, the International Music Managers’ Forum.
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Conference programme as of 19 January 2011, subject to change