If you make music, this session will change the way you think about your rights and your revenue. Join us for a deep dive into the world of music publishing, where we decode everything from royalties and global licensing to black-box payouts and how tech is rewriting the rules. Through this session, gain a roadmap to turning your music catalog into a long-term income engine.

What You’ll Learn

• What publishing actually is, and why it's your most valuable revenue stream
• The royalty system explained: who pays you, why, and how much
• Global licensing made simple: how royalties work in India vs. globally
• How to avoid losing earnings to black-box royalties
• Choosing the right publishing model for your career
• Best business practices for composers and lyricists: metadata, registrations, contracts
• How AI and tech are transforming how royalties are identified and claimed

Who This Is For

• Independent composers, producers, and songwriters
• Artist managers and indie label teams
• Musicians aiming to grow publishing income
• Artists losing royalties due to metadata or legal gaps
• Emerging talent wanting to understand the business side of music