GEMA X WISE
AI MUSIC SUMMIT 2025 – shaping the future of music & ai together
When: 12 May 2025 from 2pm to 7pm.
Where: Werksviertel Munich, Am Kartoffelgarten 14, 81671 München
Event organiser: GEMA in cooperation with WISE
The AI Music Summit is an exclusive startup event, organised by GEMA in cooperation with WISE; at the same time, it is the kick-off for the GEMA 2025 General Assembly.
Not only GEMA members but also music creators, tech experts, startups and other players from the music tech ecosystem will meet there. Together, we are going to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the music business, focussing on technology-induced opportunities, innovation and how to responsibly deal with this technology.
These questions form the focal point:
- How can AI become a partner for creatives – instead of replacing them?
- What does the next generation of AI tools look like for music creators?
- What does authorship mean when a machine is composing music?
- How do we protect intellectual property in the AI age?
Whether you are making music, developing technology or are located somewhere between these two worlds - this summit provides you with new perspectives, valuable contacts and specific impulses.
The event will be held in English.
Agenda
2pm – Opening
2.30pm – Welcome address and Beginning of the Event
Opening speech by Ralph Kink, CTO of GEMA
3pm – Panel 1
“AI as a creative partner - more than just technology”
How can AI really support musicians – and not replace them instead?
Rufy Ghazy, Music Tech & Research Consultant
Rachel Lyske, DAACI
Ilya Tolchenov, Delphos Music
Christopher Wieduwilt, aimusicpreneur.com
Philipp Grefer, WISE
4.30pm – Panel 2
“When machines are composing music – copyright & ethics in AI music“
What is the role of copyright in the generative AI era?
Harald De Groot, Soundaware
Matthias Röder, The Mindshift
Hanna Lukashevich, Fraunhofer IDMT
Francois Pachet, Ynosound, ImagineAllThePeople
Oliver Kruse, GEMA
5.30pm – Startup pitches: “Shaping the future of music with AI“
Six handpicked startups present their solutions – from tools to creative support and new ways to protect intellectual property.
6.30pm to 7pm: Nomination of the winners
From 7pm networking
7pm – 8.30pm Networking, Food & Drinks
Register now and be part of the AI Music Summit on 12 May 2025!
Participation is on a first come, first served basis. Only tickets for sale are currently available:
StartUp Call: Shaping the future of music creation with AI
Are you developing an AI solution that supports musicians? In that case, you’ve come to the right place.
We are looking for six visionary startups that are working on an interface between music and artificial intelligence for the AI Music Summit. The focus is on technologies that promote creative processes and protect intellectual property in the AI age.
What we are looking for:
Startups with a functioning MVP that are empowering musicians - ethically, innovatively and sustainably.
What’s in it for you?
- Pitching your MVP in front of an expert audience from the music and tech sector.
- Fraunhofer tech-matching to develop the technology further*
- €3,000 prize money for the startup winner
Be part of it - and submit your application by 26 April 2025!
*Funding opportunity for startups: Fraunhofer tech-matching vouchers at the GEMA AI Music Summit