International Music Finance Forum; The Future of Tropical Music
Tuesday, November 12th from 10:00am-12:30pm

(subject to updates)

10:00am - 10:30am

Registration & Refreshments

10:30am - 10:35am

Welcoming Address

Amy Baker, CEO & Co-Founder, Winston Baker and Sergio George, over 20 Latin Grammy and Grammy Award Winning Music Producer

10:35am - 11:15am

State of the Industry; The Future of Tropical Music

Join us for an all-inclusive deep dive into the dynamic world of music finance, with a special focus on the vibrant future of tropical music. As streaming opportunities explode and global borders blur, this panel will explore how tropical music is making waves regionally and internationally and how artists, labels, and investors can tap into emerging trends to stay ahead of the game.

Explore:

  • Current trends in the tropical music landscape

  • Cutting edge distribution and streaming strategies

  • The major players shaping the industry’s future

  • Innovative revenue streams

    • Cross-border collaborations

Moderator:

Pierre Hachar Jr., Esq., Founder and Lawyer, The Hachar Law Group

Panelists:

Sergio George, over 20 Latin Grammy and Grammy Award Winning Music Producer

Alex Gallardo, US Latin Music President, Sony Music

Nelson Albareda, Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY Award Winning Music Producer and CEO, Loud And Live

Rudy Lopez Negrete, Latin Branding and Music Agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

11:15am - 11:45am

Fireside Chat with Sergio George and Oscar D'León

Join these two Latin Grammy-Award Winning Artists in an intimate Fireside Chat!

Moderated by:

Pamela Bustios, Sr. Charts & Data Analyst, Latin & Billboard Español

11:45am - 12:30pm

Money Moves; Tropical Beats, Global Profits

The music finance space is buzzing with exciting developments, game-changing deals, and new opportunities for investors, artists, and industry professionals alike. In this session, we’ll explore the hottest topics shaping the future of music finance and what investors are most excited about.

From high-profile catalog acquisitions to innovative revenue models, we’ll break down the trends driving big money into the music industry. Learn what investors are looking for, how artists and labels are securing lucrative partnerships, and why understanding the financial side of the business is more important than ever.

Discover:

  • What's got investors buzzing

  • Game-changing deals rocking the industry

  • Innovative revenue streams you can't ignore

Learn:

  • How artists are cashing in on catalog sales, royalty streams and new revenue models

  • Why financial literacy is your new superpower

  • Where the smart money is heading next

  • Financial opportunities in cross-border collaborations and global expansion

From headline-making acquisitions to cutting-edge partnerships, we're breaking down the $$$ moves that are amplifying the music world.

Moderator:

Andres Recio, Talent Manager and Grammy Award Winning Executive Producer and A&R, AR Management

Panelists:

Scott Quinto, Senior Portfolio Manager, Vice President | Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley

Carlos Cruz, Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets, HarbourView Equity Partners

Maria Fernandez, Executive Vice President and COO of Latin Iberia, Sony Music Entertainment


Forum Concludes