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It’s a wrap! 🎉We closed this year’s   on a high note with the GEMA Reception – and want to thank everyone involved for t...
16/05/2025

It’s a wrap! 🎉
We closed this year’s on a high note with the GEMA Reception – and want to thank everyone involved for the amazing work throughout the conference.

A huge shoutout to all our speakers for their incredible input and insights. Thank you for being part of this journey and exploring the future of the music tech industry with us from every angle.

Who’s joining us again next year? 👀💥

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Day 2 at   brought the heat!From cutting-edge AI in music tech to insights on management, investment, and fresh startup ...
16/05/2025

Day 2 at brought the heat!
From cutting-edge AI in music tech to insights on management, investment, and fresh startup energy — today was packed with next-level talks and bold ideas.
The vibe was electric, and once again we reimagined the future of the music tech industry. You all are amazing! 🚀🎶

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  🍸WISE BY NIGHT at LYNK & CO was a total vibe.Inspiring startup showcases, chill networking, great drinks, and outstand...
16/05/2025

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WISE BY NIGHT at LYNK & CO was a total vibe.
Inspiring startup showcases, chill networking, great drinks, and outstanding DJ sets made the night a full-on success.
Big thanks to everyone1 😎✨

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Ready for Day 2?We’re keeping the momentum high with deep dives into Music Tech & Culture investment, Innovation in Live...
15/05/2025

Ready for Day 2?
We’re keeping the momentum high with deep dives into Music Tech & Culture investment, Innovation in Live (real talk: problems and solutions), standout startup pitches, and the GEMA x WISE Reception — drinks included. 🍸🚀
Who’s joining us tomorrow? We’re hyped already!

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Day 1 of   is in the books — and what a success it was.Huge thanks to all our speakers for their innovative input and in...
15/05/2025

Day 1 of is in the books — and what a success it was.
Huge thanks to all our speakers for their innovative input and inspiring knowledge-sharing. The future of the music tech industry is looking bright, and we’re already excited for Day 2: more insights, fresh ideas, meaningful networking, and visionary startups. Let’s keep pushing boundaries! 🚀

➡ Stay tuned for WISE BY NIGHT at LYNK & CO, kicking off at 6 p.m.!
Grab a drink, connect with great people, and enjoy an evening of top-notch DJ sets and good vibes. 🎶🍸

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It’s finally happening — and we’re so excited to have you all here!Get ready for two days of inspiring panels, bold idea...
15/05/2025

It’s finally happening — and we’re so excited to have you all here!
Get ready for two days of inspiring panels, bold ideas, and high-impact networking.
Welcome to 🎉

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"Welcome another round of speakers for our   lineup — exploring innovation across      ,  , ⚡🎶   is Managing Partner of ...
30/04/2025

"Welcome another round of speakers for our lineup — exploring innovation across , , ⚡🎶

is Managing Partner of the broadcasting network / FluxMusic and, as CCO, is responsible for programming and digital strategy across its cross-platform offerings.

is a curator specialising in time-based media. She currently works as Senior Curator at , Berlin. Since joining LAS in 2023, she has curated the projects Laure Prouvost: (2025), Josèfa Ntjam: swell of spæc(i)es (2024, Collateral Event of the 60th International Art Exhibition – ), Lawrence Lek: NOX (2023), : GORGON (2023), and Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg: Pollinator Pathmaker (2023–26). She previously worked as Assistant Curator, International Art, at Tate Modern, London.

is a founder, creative technologist, broadcaster and musician building new platforms for music, art, and media on the open internet. He is the creator of , a radio network connecting local scenes, artists, and listeners worldwide. UFO pioneers new models for broadcasting, discovery, and collective expression, built on decentralized protocols and emerging from the open source technology movement.

Karl Jansen is the head of the Center of Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA)
at DESY Zeuthen in Germany and an ERA Chair holder at the Cyprus Institute in Cyprus.
He is a world leading expert in quantum computing and covers applications from theoretical
models to quantum machine learning and quantum algorithm developments. He has combined his expertise and knowledge in quantum computing with developing new avenues in quantum art, both in quantum computer music and more recently in quantum painting.

📸 © Philipp Glauner, Patrick Desbrosses, Nick Holliins Karl Jansen

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Say hello to the newest voices joining our lineup — diving deep into  ! ⚡Sofía Muñoz, Spain (Head of Platform, Marketing...
25/04/2025

Say hello to the newest voices joining our lineup — diving deep into ! ⚡

Sofía Muñoz, Spain (Head of Platform, Marketing & Comms / Seaya) | Sofía Muñoz leads Platform at Seaya, a top European VC, with 15+ years in tech, VC, and scale-ups. Formerly at AWS, she also advises major festivals and electronic music platforms.

Xavier Péters , Belgium (CEO / Leansquare) | Xavier Péters, CEO of Leansquare, leads impactful investments in Entertainment Tech worldwide.
A longtime Wallifornia MusicTech speaker and investor, he brings global vision from Belgium.

Jack Murray-Brown, Germany (Developer / Refuge Worldwide) | Jack Murray-Brown is a developer, artist, and radio enthusiast focused on accessibility, sustainability, and community.He co-founded Aberdeen’s ‘aerial’ station, works with Norbergfestival and Refuge Worldwide, and explores peer-to-peer tech like Toolkitty.

Maik Pallasch, Germany (Advisor / The Orchard) | Maik Pallasch has held key roles at Sony/ATV, BMG, and Spotify, and now serves as MD CEE at The Orchard. With a career spanning from Motor Music to artist management, he also manages Mano Le Tough since 2025.

📸 ©Jack Murray-Brown: Abby Beatrice Quick

Philipp Grefer

GEMA x WISE – AI MUSIC SUMMITShaping the future of MUSIC & AI together 📅 12 May 2025 | 🕑 2–7PM📍 Werksviertel Mitte, Muni...
25/04/2025

GEMA x WISE – AI MUSIC SUMMIT
Shaping the future of MUSIC & AI together

📅 12 May 2025 | 🕑 2–7PM
📍 Werksviertel Mitte, Munich

Meet the minds pushing the boundaries of music + AI. Together, we are going to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the music business, focusing on technology-induced opportunities, innovation and how to responsibly deal with this technology. 💡

Panel 1 – AI as a Creative Partner (Moderated by philipp_g_wise – WISE)

Rufy Ghazi (Music Tech & Research Consultant)
Christopher Wieduwilt (aimusicpreneur.com)
Rachel Lyske (DAACI)
Ilya Tolchenov (Delphos Music)

Panel 2 – Machines Making Music: Copyright & Ethics (Moderated by Oliver Kruse – GEMA)
Harald De Groot (Soundaware)
Matthias Röder (The Mindshift)
Hanna Lukashevich (Fraunhofer IDMT)
Francois Pache (Ynosound, ImagineAllThePeople)

💬 From panel talks to startup pitches and vibrant networking – this is where music meets AI innovation.

🚀 StartUp Call: AI x Music Innovation
Are you building an AI solution that empowers musicians? Then this is your stage.
We're on the lookout for 6 visionary startups working at the intersection of music & AI — with a focus on creativity, ethics, and copyright protection.
🗓️ Apply by 26 April 2025 // Be part of the future at GEMA x WISE AI Music Summit

🔗 Register your startup now: https://www.wisenotwise.com/aimusicsummit

🎟️ Free for GEMA members | €39 for everyone else
🎫 Spots are limited – register now via our Website!

Meet the latest additions to our   lineup — exploring innovation across  ,  ,  ,  , and  . ⚡🎶Jesper Skibsby , Denmark (F...
23/04/2025

Meet the latest additions to our lineup — exploring innovation across , , , , and . ⚡🎶

Jesper Skibsby , Denmark (Founder and CEO of WARM ) | Jesper Skibsby is the founder of WARM, the world’s largest radio airplay monitoring platform designed to make music data transparent and accessible for everyone in the industry. A passionate music tech entrepreneur, he’s a frequent speaker at international conferences and a board member of the Danish Independent Record Labels Association.
Maja Stark, Germany (Researcher and Project Manager at ) | Maja Stark is a researcher and curator working at the intersection of culture and XR technologies, with a focus on EU-funded projects at HTW Berlin like AURORA, XR_Unites, and HERA. Her work combines academic research, exhibition curation, and the co-creation of innovative XR applications.
Erik Olsman, Netherlands (Principal Double Bass for Phion Orchestra Holland) | Erik Olsman is a double bassist trained in both jazz and classical music, currently serving as principal bassist with Phion Orchestra in the Netherlands. He performs with the Netherlands Wind Ensemble and continues to explore both classical and jazz styles, including work in a jazz trio.
Hilary Cox, Germany (Curator / Creative Director at , Discrete Systems) | Hilary Cox is a sound artist and intermedia composer whose work spans electronic and electroacoustic music, sound design, and performance. Based in Berlin, she also directs and curates 90mil Radio, a platform dedicated to intermedia arts and experimental sound practices.

📸 © Maja Stark: Marcus Werner / Konzerthaus Berlin

Spotlight on a visionary at   — today we’re unveiling a keynote speaker who’s redefining the future of  ,  , and the emo...
16/04/2025

Spotlight on a visionary at — today we’re unveiling a keynote speaker who’s redefining the future of , , and the emotional power of sound in and beyond. 🔊🚀

Michele Arnese, Italy/Germany (Founder and CEO of amp Sound Branding) | Michele Arnese is the Founder and CEO of amp Sound Branding, the world’s leading sonic branding agency, now part of Landor Group, a WPP company. With a background in management consulting, a deep understanding and passion for music, and a sharp creative mind, Michele has shaped the sound identities of brands like Mastercard, Mercedes-Benz, and Uber. As an award-winning innovator and guest professor at the renowned design university “NABA / Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti” in Milan, he’s at the forefront of merging AI and music to transform how brands are heard, having created amp’s Sonic Hub® Ecosystem, a revolutionary AI-fueled tool suite built for the entire lifecycle of a sonic identity.

Michele's keynote on May 15th at Pfefferberg "WISE ON Sonic Branding: How AI is Shaping the Future of Sound for Brands” explores how AI is revolutionizing sonic branding—from emotional algorithms to voice synthesis—offering brands new ways to connect with audiences beyond the visual. With real-world case studies and the exclusive launch of Sonic Hub 2.0, this session reveals how AI-driven sound can become a brand’s most powerful asset. 📣

Join us for an immersive journey into the future of , where technology meets emotion, and innovation meets authenticity. 💡

📸 © Sebastian Arlt

Philipp Grefer

Welcoming new voices to  —this round brings insights from the cutting edge of  ,  ,  ,   and  . 🔍🚀Marcela Rada - Sound E...
14/04/2025

Welcoming new voices to —this round brings insights from the cutting edge of , , , and . 🔍🚀

Marcela Rada - Sound Engineer, UK (Executive Producer at The Immersive Lounge) | Marcela Rada is an educator, researcher, and immersive audio specialist dedicated to making complex production techniques accessible across academia and industry. As founder of The Immersive Lounge, she empowers the next generation of music professionals through global teaching initiatives and forward-thinking audio education.
Zachary Cooper, Netherlands (Researcher at Amsterdam Law & Technology Institute) | Zachary Cooper is a legal scholar, filmmaker, and musician whose research explores the challenges copyright law faces in the age of generative AI. He recently led a global workshop at the Weizenbaum Institute, uniting IP experts and creative technologists to shape the legal future of AI-driven media.
Eduardo Reck Miranda, UK (Professor at ICCMR - University of Plymouth) | Eduardo Reck Miranda is a composer, professor, and pioneer in AI and quantum computer music, with works performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and London Sinfonietta. His latest project Qubism is the first album composed with quantum computers, cementing his role at the cutting edge of music and science.
Martin Nedved, Czech Republic (Co-Founder and CEO at AIMS API) | Martin Nedved is the co-founder and CEO of AIMS, a leading AI-powered music search and discovery platform. A lifelong music tech entrepreneur, he also co-founded the rights agency NRG and chairs the International Production Music Group.

📸 © Eduardo Reck Miranda: University of Plymouth; Martin Nedved: AIMS

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