SPECIAL EVENTS

One of the music industry's most influential executives, former Sony Music EVP, Business Affairs & General Counsel Julie Swidler joins Mondo to share insights from an extraordinary career at the highest levels of the business. Join us in the Grand Ballroom of the Arlo at 12:25 PM on Friday, October 16.

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.

The Mondo Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Music & Tech Law Symposium, Powered by Michelman & Robinson LLP and Covington & Burling LLP and sponsored by Recording Artists Project (“RAP”) at Harvard Law School, Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP, Granderson Des Rochers and Lewis & Lin LLC, returns for its tenth year as top music lawyers and thought leaders host an all-day entertainment law seminar addressing some of the biggest legal and regulatory developments affecting the music industry focusing on AI; artist rights, revenue, risk and enforcement; touring; global policy; litigation and more.

We’re proud to welcome our Steering Committee: Michael Poster, Chair, Michelman & Robinson, LLP; Adrian J. Perry, Covington & Burling LLP; Phil Hill, Covington & Burling LLP; Scott Sholder, Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP; Lynn Gonzalez, Granderson Des Rochers and; Nicole Haff, Lewis & Lin LLC.

Mondo is excited to partner with the RIAA for its 11th annual series – a multi-panel look at where the music industry is headed, exploring key policy issues shaping the music business, from technology and AI to investment, IP protection, coalition building and artist advocacy. We’ll cap it off with a fireside chat a post-event reception.

Five years after ChatGPT's debut, AI’s impact on the industry continues to evolve. This multi-panel track, curated by LANDR Audio's Daniel Rowland and AudioShake's Jessica Powell, explores how AI and related technologies are changing the way music is created, produced, distributed and monetized, from new tools and formats to broader implications around ethics, copyright, quality standards and artist protection.

Covington & Burling LLP returns to Mondo present its annual multi-panel suite of sessions addressing the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of music, technology, finance and law.

As we continue the Mondo tradition of this important opening panel, Variety Executive Music Editor Jem Aswad kickstarts our Mondo 2026 conference with a panel of industry experts and provocateurs.

Mondo and RAP at Harvard Law School host Pro Bono Sessions for independent artists for its eighth consecutive year. RAP is a student practice organization serving the music community by offering pro bono legal services to local and national musicians.

We're proud to present the Mondo Innovator Awards for 2026 recognizing outstanding individuals who are making a profound impact on our industry. Join us as we celebrate groundbreaking music and tech industry achievement in leadership, innovation, artistry, entrepreneurship, education, collaboration/deals, use of music in media and advocacy for doing good.

Welcome back to Williamsburg for our eleventh annual conference and showcase music festival. The tradition continues as Mondo & KOSIGN 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 the very best of New York City in October!

We end an incredible day of immersive discussion and networking with cocktails and a reception in the magnificent lobby of the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. Thanks to our hosts, the RIAA.

Join your industry friends and colleagues as we celebrate the kickoff of Mondo's 11th annual conference with breakfast in the magnificent Grand Ballroom of the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. Thanks to Eventim, our awesome ticketing platform, for helping us welcome all of you back to Brooklyn!

Our friends at Concord return to graciously host Tuesday's lunch. It's been a hectic morning reuniting with your business colleagues, so we know you've worked up an appetite. Dig into lunch, Arlo style -- Bon Appetit!

Hungry yet? Thanks to Virgin Music Group, yummy eats are on the menu! Join us for Wednesday's lunch in the beautiful Grand Ballroom of the Arlo Williamsburg.