Virginie Berger (US)

Virginie Berger is a globally recognized expert and advisor in music rights, AI policy, and licensing innovation strategy, with over 25 years of experience across the music and tech industries. Most recently Chief Business Development and Rights Officer at MatchTune, an AI detection system, she previously held senior roles including SVP at Downtown, CEO of Armonia (a joint venture of eight European rights organizations), and leadership positions at MySpace and Microsoft. Through her consultancy Don’t Believe the Hype, she helps creators, companies, and institutions navigate disruption and build forward-thinking frameworks around licensing, creator rights, and ethical AI. A frequent speaker at SXSW, MusicBiz, and Indie Week, and a writer to Forbes and Music Ally, she is known for bridging the gap between creative ecosystems and emerging technologies.
Virginie also has a rich background as a curator, professor, and artist advocate, with a deep commitment to shaping the future of music and technology integration.

Virginie is currently focused on initiatives that allow her to shape AI-related policy, support responsible innovation, and build actionable frameworks that protect and empower creators — combining strategic research with real-world application, notably working with the team at MUSICx.