Washington, D.C.—Excitement builds for the can’t-miss music-tech-policy conference of 2010 with the announcement of additional speakers and presenters for the 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit.

Taking place at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 3-5, Future of Music Coalition’s annual Policy Summit features timely conversations about music in an increasingly networked, digitized world. The updated roster of speakers now includes Tim Westergren of Pandora (in conversation with Wall Street Journal tech columnist Kara Swisher), independent label legend Tom Silverman of Tommy Boy Records, storied music managers Peter Jenner and Bertis Downs, Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity/Cyber PR, Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment, veteran music attorneys Jay Cooper and Dina LaPolt, US Copyright Register Marybeth Peters, Amaechi Uzoigwe of Definitive Jux Records, digital music visionary Jim Griffin, Google Senior Copyright Counsel Fred von Lohmann and many more.

Over the course of three days, a diverse mix of musicians, arts advocates, policymakers, technologists, media representatives and industry figures will descend on D.C. to discuss pressing issues that impact the entire music ecosystem.

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Previously confirmed speakers include T. Bone Burnett (musician, producer, O Brother Where Art Thou; Crazy Heart; Alison Krauss & Robert Plant) in conversation with Chicago Tribune critic Greg Kot; Damian Kulash (OK Go), Ian Rogers (Topspin Media), Eric Garland (Big Champagne), musician and “recovering” digital music executive Tim Quirk, singer-songwriter Erin McKeown and Fortune Magazine’s “smartest academic in tech” danah boyd.

A full day of artist-centric programming takes place on Sunday, October 3, with presentations and interactive discussions on subjects ranging from fan analytics to direct-to-consumer case studies to the possible impact of health care reform on musicians. Artists and music entrepreneurs are sure to welcome Ariel Hyatt, who will present her sought-after “master class” on music marketing and social media.

Nearly a dozen “supersessions” on topics ranging from new business models to international copyright issues to artist activism lets attendees mix it up with the mavens of music, technology, policy and law. Meanwhile, film screenings, cocktail parties and a live concert keep the camaraderie and conversation going well beyond the panels and presentations.

Other hot topics slated for Summit 2010 include the state of arts and cultural policy in America, indie labels in 2010, broadcasting and internet issues and the “termination of transfer” process, in which eligible musicians and songwriters can apply to regain their copyrights. Special to this year’s event is an all-star conversation about — appropriately — the future of music. Step right up and make your predictions along with those of the experts.

Keynotes, additional speakers and complete programming schedule to be announced shortly.

10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit:
 http://futureofmusic.org/events/future-music-policy-summit-2010

Confirmed speakers (as of August 18, 2010):

Ken Abdo Vice President and co-chair of Entertainment Law Department, Lommen Abdo Law Firm
Lisa A. Alter Partner, Alter & Rosen, LLP Attorneys at Law, and Author of “Protecting Your Musical Copyrights”
Charlie Angus Member, Canadian Parliament (Timmins, ON); Musician; Broadcaster
Eli Ball CEO, Lyric Financial
Dawn Barger Manager, Post Hoc Management
Brendan Benzing Chief Product Officer, Rhapsody
danah boyd Social Media Researcher, Microsoft Research New England; Fellow, Harvard University Berkman Center for Internet and Society
T. Bone Burnett Musician, Composer, Producer
Bryan Calhoun Founder, Label Management Systems; VP of New Media and External Affairs, SoundExchange
Ann Chaitovitz Owner, Ann Chaitovitz Consulting
Meredith Chin Manager of Corporate Communications, Facebook
Jay Cooper Attorney, Greenberg Traurig
Ana Marie Cox Washington Correspondent, GQ Magazine
Bertis Downs Advisor, R.E.M.
Eric Garland Founder, BigChampagne Media Measurement
Jim Griffin Managing Director, Onehouse
Ian Hogarth Co-founder and CEO, Songkick
Dick Huey Owner, Toolshed
Adam Huttler Executive Director, Fractured Atlas
Ariel Hyatt Founder, Ariel Publicity and Cyber PR
Peter Jenner Manager, Sincere Management
Greg Kot Columnist, The Chicago Tribune; Co-host, Sound Opinions, NPR
Damian Kulash Musician, OK Go
Dina LaPolt, Esq. Attorney and Founder, LaPolt Law
Svetlana Legetic Editor/Founder, Brightestyoungthings.com
Alex Maiolo HINT Program Coordinator, Future of Music Coalition
Renata Marinaro Manager, Health Services Education and Outreach, The Actors Fund
Lee Martin Experimental Development, Soundcloud
Walter McDonough Co-founder and General Counsel, Future of Music Coalition
Erin McKeown Musician
Brian McTear Co-founder, Weathervane Music
Brendan MulliganVP Strategic Development, Soncbids
Vickie Nauman VP North America, 7digital
Marybeth Peters Register of Copyrights, US Copyright Office
Spott Philpott Label Manager, Merge Records
Tim Quirk Musician; Recovering online music executive
Paul Rapp Attorney, Musician, Community Radio Leader and Writer; Adjunct Professor of Law, Albany Law School
Marcy Rauer Wagman Attorney; Associate Professor, Drexel University; CEO,MAD Dragon
Benji Rogers Founder & CEO of Pledge Music
Ian Rogers CEO, TopSpin Media
Tom Silverman Founder, Tommy Boy Records; Co-director, New Music Seminar
John Strohm Attorney, Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose LLP
Patrick Sullivan President and CEO, RightsFlow
Kara Swisher Columnist, The Wall Street Journal; Co-producer, D: All Things Digital Conference
Jenny Toomey Media Rights & Access, Ford Foundation
David Touve Assistant Professor, Washington and Lee University
Amaechi Uzoigwe Co-Owner, Definitive Jux
Jesse Von Doom Partner, CASH Music
Fred von LohmannSenior Copyright Counsel, Google
Heidi Wachs Director of IT Policy & Privacy Officer, Georgetown University
Tim Westergren Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Pandora
Donna Westmoreland C.O.O. I.M.P./9:30 Club
Alex White Co-founder, Next Big Sound
Emily White Co-founder, Whitesmith Entertainment; Board Member,CASH Music
Steve Worona Director of Policy and Networking Programs, EDUCAUSE

Discounted Registration of $229 until September 3, 2010
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Press credentialing:
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As always, Future of Music Coalition will be offering a limited number of musician scholarships. Apply here:
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