Music & Technology Conference & Showcase, October 13-16, 2026
October 13-16, 2026 | New York City | Tickets On Sale Nov 24
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate Mondo's Tenth Anniversary!
Mondo.NYC Speaker
Michelle Ryang
SVP and head of A&R Administration & Operations for U.S. Labels, Sony Music Entertainment
Michelle Ryang is Senior Vice President and head of A&R Administration & Operations for U.S. Labels at Sony Music Entertainment. She’s been with Sony since 2008, starting as head of A&R Administration for RCA Records after six years at EMI.
Michelle focuses on the logistics behind the recording and release process — overseeing everything from how sessions are scheduled, and budgets are managed, to how music is delivered and prepared for release. She’s known for improving systems and workflows that help labels run more smoothly behind the scenes.
She’s also passionate about mentoring and developing talent, and takes pride in building strong, collaborative teams. Michelle is a graduate of Barnard College and currently serves on the Board of SoundExchange.
Mondo 2025 Panels
Get Paid or Get Played: What Musicians and Producers Must Know About Music Law
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 PM
It’s tempting to leave the legal stuff to the lawyers — but by the time you talk to one, it might already be too late. Who owns your songs? What happens when you work with collaborators? Do you understand your rights in a "joint work"?
In this fast-paced, interactive session, veteran music lawyer Phil Wild and prominent music attorney Jenna Kon will break down the legal basics every artist and producer needs to know. Whether you’re making beats in your bedroom or dropping your first single, this session will give you the tools to protect your rights and start getting paid for your music