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Mondo welcomes Sony Music Entertainment COO Kevin Kelleher for a conversation around the long-term outlook for the global music industry with Apollo’s Paul Sipio. The discussion will include how Sony Music Entertainment allocates its financial and human capital between various strategic initiatives, including expanding its global reach, acquiring new assets and companies, integrating those assets and companies, pursuing strategic joint ventures, and innovating new revenue streams in its business.

The music industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation driven by empowered fans who are no longer passive consumers but active participants in the music ecosystem. Nowhere is this shift more apparent than in the world of K-pop, where fans have become collaborators and co-creators, driving unprecedented engagement and revenue for artists. This panel will explore what the broader music industry can learn from K-pop’s model of fan empowerment, the resurgence of physical media formats, and the innovative use of emerging technologies.

From KiTbetter’s hybrid music formats to new fan-funded revenue models, we’ll discuss how artists, brands, and retailers are collaborating to create deeper, more meaningful connections with their audiences. Whether you’re an artist, marketer or brand looking to harness the power of fandom, this session will offer essential insights into the future of music, entertainment and consumer value.

We know you've been loving Mondo's incredible showcases both live and on YouTube but that does NOT entitle you to sleep in -- you can do that tomorrow! Mondo day four is incredible as we present our eighth annual Music & Tech Law Symposium and, as always, it's a must attend.

The early bird catches the worm, right? So get to the Grand Ballroom of the Arlo and enjoy New York bagels, java and much more as we kickoff Day #2 at Mondo 2024.

We're back to Brooklyn for our ninth annual conference and showcase music festival. The Mondo tradition continues as we kickoff our first night with a reception in the spectacular lobby of the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. Hang with old friends and make new ones and enjoy New York City in October!

Hungry yet? Thanks to Downtown, you're getting some yummy eats! Join us for Wednesday's lunch in the beautiful Grand Ballroom of the Arlo Williamsburg.

With copyrighted music readily accessible online, generative AI companies are disrupting the music value chain. How will musicians, rights holders and other industry stakeholders deal with the basic building blocks of the music business in the Age of AI and participate in this new value chain? This workshop will focus on the core pillars of IP strategy if we wish to foster trustworthy and sustainable AI ecosystems:

● Ownership
● Discovery
● Control
● Valuation
● Compensation
● Monitoring

Our friends at Concord graciously host Tuesday's lunch. After reuniting with your business colleagues, we know you've worked up an appetite. So dig into lunch, Arlo style!

Join your industry friends and colleagues as we celebrate the kickoff of Mondo's ninth annual conference with breakfast in the magnificent Grand Ballroom of the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. Thanks to our awesome ticketing platform See Tickets for helping us welcome all of you back to Brooklyn!

Fan data is one of the most talked about – and least understood – areas of today’s music industry. From large incumbents promising grand new superfan-driven revenue streams to startups offering low-cost direct-to-fan tools, artist teams face daunting complexity and uncertain choices in charting their course on fan data. This panel will examine the hype around fan data value, opportunities and challenges to capturing that value, and what the industry should expect from this evolving trend.

As music continues to grow globally, artists and labels have had to adapt quickly to stay relevant, to connect with their fans and enhance their immersive music experience. This panel will look at current trends in the changing listening habits of fans and the impact this has on the music industry. It will explore the future of artist-fan relationships, the “attention economy,” monetization of fandom over consumption and the importance of short-form videos in artist discovery.

This panel will investigate the importance of independent venues, promoters, and festivals for local communities and up-and-coming artists. Hear directly from emerging talent and industry experts as they discuss preserving these spaces and promoting competition in the live sector amidst growing market dominance. And, learn how the new “Certified Live Independent” Program is enhancing the visibility and credibility of independent stages across the country.