NYC MUSIC  SUPERVISION EDUCATION EVENT

Every year GMS East & Mondo bring together top music supervisors, creators and entrepreneurs in advertising, film, TV and tech to educate and inspire our attendees with everything you need to know about the craft and business of music supervision. Join us on Thursday October 15 in the Mirror Bar for an immersive day-long series of panels, round tables and case studies followed by a Mondo Meet-Up in the Grand Ballroom and evening reception.

As AI-generated music enters creative workflows, we confront urgent questions around where inspiration ends and imitation begins—and the legal, ethical, and commercial implications that follow.

A live, interactive session where your music meets the minds of sync pros.

Whether you're an aspiring supervisor or an industry veteran, this conversation will reveal the surprising breadth of opportunities—and responsibilities—that come with one of the most multifaceted roles in entertainment.

Experienced sync representatives break down the key components of sync representation agreements and discuss how both sides can ensure a productive partnership.

At the center of this conversation is Paul Riser Sr., a legendary Motown arranger, Funk Brother and composer whose work has remained culturally and commercially vital for more than six decades, most recently featured in the trailer for the 2026 studio release Supergirl. He’ll be joined by representatives of other legendary artists and estates whose music is finding renewed life through film, television, advertising and sync — reaching new generations while generating meaningful new revenue.

Together they’ll explore the enduring value of classic catalogs, what it takes for artists and estates to reclaim ownership and control of their work, and how rights management and sync licensing can turn musical legacy into lasting cultural and economic value.

From Motown compositions powering contemporary blockbusters to iconic soul records finding new audiences on screens large and small, this is a conversation about keeping timeless music not simply alive, but in circulation, in culture — and creating value for the people who made it.

A 90-minutes speed networking session rotating small-group conversations for real-world insight, questions and direct feedback from leading music supervisors, composers, producers and brand creative leaders. Open to all Mondo attendees.