2026 Copyright and Technology Conference

In-person registration is officially closed...

We've sold out for the 3rd year in a row!


But you can still join us virtually!

 

Don't miss out! Join us virtually on Thursday, September 17 for a full day of timely conversations at the intersection of copyright and technology, featuring a keynote by Yuki Mitsufuji, VP of AI Research at Sony CTC.


And if you're in the NYC area, come kick things off with us at our Welcome & Networking Reception on Wednesday, September 16 at Connolly's Pub! Whether you're attending the conference in person, joining virtually, or simply want to connect with the copyright community, all are welcome to join us for the reception.

 
2026 Copyright + Technology Conference - Speakers

A stellar lineup you will not want to miss!

Session 1: "Singing from the Same Hymnal: Crafting Coherent Copyright Technology Policy for AI Globally"

60 min CLE

Speakers:

Bill Rosenblatt (President | GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies)

John Lee (Senior Director, Head of IP Policy at CCIA)

Garrett Levin (Senior IP Law & Policy Officer on IP and Frontier Technologies at WIPO)

Andrew Moore (Acting Principal Counsel and Director for Copyright Policy | US Patent & Trademark Office)

M. Luisa Simpson (EVP, Global Policy | Association of American Publishers)



Session 2: "Take Down the Takedowns? The Future of Takedown Notices in the Wake of Cox"

60 min CLE

Speakers:

Christopher Rucinski (VP – Forensic Services | Charles River Associates)

Michael Candore (Managing Director | BCGuardian, LLC)

Jennifer Golinveaux (Partner | Alston & Bird)

Jonathan Wiggins (Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Compliance | Elsevier Inc.)



Session 3: "The New Plumbing: Rights Administration for AI Content"

60 min CLE

Speakers:

Nikki Canales (Associate | Covington & Burling LLP)

Josh Freeman (SVP, Partnerships at ProRata.ai)

Tom Kershaw (SVP, Chief Technology Officer at Broadcast Music, Inc.)

Regan Smith (Senior VP & General Counsel at News Media Alliance)

Luciana Soares de Souza (Legal & Business Affairs | Ircam Amplify)



Session 4: "Prospecting for Gold: Technologies for Enhancing the Value of Music Catalogs"

60 min CLE

Speakers:

Rick Gleave (Founding Partner at Music Foundry)

Reece Cook (Senior Associate, Business + Legal Affairs at HarbourView Equity)

Cole Davis (Founder/CEO | Switchchord, LLC)

Sho Mitchell (Co-Founder at Beatlibrary)

Lexi Todd (Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs | Primary Wave Music)


 
 
CT26 - Welcome and Networking Reception

Join us the night before the Copyright+Technology Conference for a casual welcome reception. Grab a bite and network with fellow copyright enthusiasts at Connolly’s Pub in Times Square and enjoy live music from the Copyright Society’s house band, Crude, Humble & Obvious.


It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy some great music in the heart of the city!


📆 Wednesday, September 16

⏰ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm ET

📍 Connolly’s Pub, 3rd Floor

⚠️ Must be 21+ to attend.

- All are welcome -

 

Thank You Partners!

 
Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy

Thank You Sponsors!

 

Diamond Sponsor

Cowan Liebowitz & Latman
 

Networking Reception Sponsor

Ashurst Perkins Coie
 

Gold Sponsors

 
Arnold & Porter
 
DLA Piper
 

Silver Sponsors

ADR Office of Theo Cheng


Alston & Bird


Torys LLP

 

To learn more about Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities,

please contact Jennifer McGhee.

 

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