22/10

IAEL | Music Without Borders: Hot Legal Topics in the Music Business after the First Quarter of the 21st Century

Conference

IAEL | Music Without Borders: Hot Legal Topics in the Music Business after the First Quarter of the 21st Century

Chairs: Kenneth D. Freundlich (Founder, Freundlich Law), Margriet Koedooder (Partner, De Vos & Partners)

Speakers: John Abrams (Associate, Lewis Bimbur Hanet Bodadilla), Rodolphe Boissau (Senior Associate, UGGC Avocats), Dennis Engbrink (Head of Media & Entertainment, ZIRNGIBL), Marcelo Goyanes (Partner, Murta Goyanes), Victor den Hollander (Associate, De Vos & Partners), Anthony Leung (Partner, Haldanes), John McLellan (Partner, Haldanes), Dick Molenaar (Tax Partner, All Arts), Anne-Marie Pecoraro (Partner, UGGC Avocats), Olivia van Rikxoort (Associate, De Vos & Partners), Stephanie Rotelli (Founder, Cosmo Legal Group), Lotte Rutgers (Associate, Leeway), Götz Schneider-Rothhaar (Partner, SKW Schwarz), Olga Sihtar (Managing Associate, Orsingher Ortu), Massimo Travostino (Partner, DGTB Legal), Emmanuel Verraes (Indie Law), Shiwen Zhang (Partner, HUI YE)


A quarter into the 21st Century, the music business is more global, digital, and legally complex than ever before. To mark the launch of the IAEL’s 2025 Yearbook, Music Without Borders: Hot Legal Topics in the Music Business after the First Quarter of the 21st Century, this special ADE panel brings together the book’s contributors for a lively discussion on today’s most pressing legal and business challenges. Topics will range from how artist branding and superfan activities are redefining careers, while new realities in record deals and catalogue sales are transforming business models. Cross-border issues are also in focus - from taxation for artists and copyright termination beyond U.S. borders, to the intricacies of licensing with CMOs in Italy, music distribution in China, and the long-debated Atresmedia equitable remuneration case. A special spotlight will be on artificial intelligence, with contributors examining authorship questions, the EU’s AI Act, and the rise of avatars, live entertainment technologies, and AI-generated “companion celebrities.” With insights from leading entertainment lawyers spanning multiple continents, this panel offers a rare, inside look at how law and technology are reshaping the global music industry - and where we go from here

Conference FAQ

The full conference program has been announced! Check out the program here!

We do not sell ADE Conference only or Day Passes. The only way to get access to the ADE Pro Conference is the ADE Pro Pass.

Tickets for the specialist sessions, such as ADE Lab and ADE Green can be found on the ticket page.

✓ Valid all five days

ADE Pro conference takes place from Wednesday through Saturday, but the ADE Pro Pass benefits go well beyond those four days. The ticket grants access to ADE’s full offering, including all conference programs as well as all ADE Festival and Arts & Culture events* — read on below to get an impression of everything included with your ADE Pro Pass.

✓ Full access to all conference keynotes, panels and locations


ADE Pro is the ultimate business and inspiration gathering for the electronic music industry. The four-day conference returns to live action at our iconic home base Felix Meritis and features dedicated programming at the forefront of our industry. In addition, ADE will also continue to host conference programs dedicated to young creators and aspiring professionals.

✓ Year round access to ADE Pro's networking platform & database


Get a head start on connecting with fellow music professionals and companies with the ADE Pro networking database, available throughout the year. The online networking tool enables you to find and connect with all ADE Pro delegates, showcase your business with a dedicated profile page, plan meetings during ADE and much more. Over 50.000 messages are being sent on the platform yearly, with new professional connections being made on the regular.

✓ Join dedicated networking events and sessions


With over 9.000 music professionals from around the globe gathering in Amsterdam, you’re almost guaranteed to find who you need. An abundance of networking events and opportunities with fellow ADE delegates and industry leaders provides an advantageous base for dealmaking and career advancement.

✓ Access to all official Business Hubs


Whether you’re planning a meeting with fellow delegates, looking for a comfortable spot to work or simply want to hang out between conference events, your ADE Pro Pass grants access to all of ADE’s official Business Hubs.

✓ Access to the complete ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program*


With the entirety of ADE Festival and ADE Arts & Culture accessible with the ADE Pro Pass, your ticket enables you to explore the full spectrum of electronic subgenres in over 200 of Amsterdam’s finest music and nightlife spaces — with 2.500+ artists performing at 1.000+ events during five days and nights.

* Limited capacity at high-demand venues – read more at our FAQ.

✓ Receive the official ADE 2025 Bag


Your ADE Pro Pass comes with the limited edition ADE 2025 Bag, an ADE Pro Pass exclusive included with your ticket.

Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.

We have various hotel recommendations to ensure you get through ADE well rested. Our recommendations can be found here.

Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Pro Pass badge & wristband


Felix Meritis (outside)
Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam

Tuesday October 21: 14:00 to 20:00
Wednesday
October 22: 08:30 to 20:00
Thursday
October 23: 09:00 to 20:00
Friday
October 24: 09:00 to 20:00
Saturday
October 25: 10:00 to 20:00
Sunday
October 26: CLOSED

~ The best location for collecting your accreditation when you want to visit the ADE Pro Conference.


Stromma - Pier 6 | Central Station
Address: Damrak 16, 1012 LH Amsterdam

Tuesday October 21: 10:00 to 22:00
Wednesday
October 22: 09:00 to 22:00
Thursday
October 23: 09:00 to 22:00
Friday
October 24: 09:00 to 22:00
Saturday
October 25: 09:00 to 22:00
Sunday
October 26: CLOSED

~ This Info & Ticket desk is the most convenient location for people who'd like to pick up their accreditation right after arriving in Amsterdam at the central train station.


NOTE

Please be aware that your e-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.

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