Global Program
The future of the global music business is being shaped across the IMX Circuit. Explore our comprehensive conference program, spanning 4 core pillars, hands-on workshops, executive roundtables, and over 100+ vetted industry leaders.
The 4 Core Themes
Business Infrastructure
Multilateral trade agreements, music-tech accelerators, and cross-border distribution channels across 5 cities.
Creative Frontiers
Creator-led label models, AI creative augmentation, and cross-cultural song camps connecting Asian and Western creators.
Copyright & Royalties
Multi-territorial licensing, neighboring rights, and transparent revenue distribution systems for rights-holders.
Technology & AI
Spatial audio, automated audio fingerprinting, Web3 infrastructure, and practical enterprise AI integration.
Shanghai & Tokyo Programs
Shanghai
29–31 October 2026Three days built around a single arc: the foundations the industry actually runs on, what artificial intelligence is doing to them, and why people keep making music anyway.
- Day 1Industry Foundations15 program items · Thursday 29 October
- Day 2Artificial Intelligence15 program items · Friday 30 October
- Day 3Human Creativity13 program items · Saturday 31 October
Tokyo
4 November 2026A single conference day running from platform strategy and rights infrastructure through regional collaboration, and closing on the same question the circuit keeps returning to.
- Conference DayDiscovery, Rights and Regional Reach13 program items · Wednesday 4 November
Featured Speakers
Helen Smith
Executive Chair
IMPALA
Kaoruko Hill
GM APAC
Merlin
Huang Jie
Legal Director
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
Pieter van Rijn
CEO
FUGA
Are you a thought leader shaping music and tech?
We are actively accepting speaker submissions for the 2026 circuit editions.
2026 Circuit Sponsorship
Position your enterprise directly in front of 75% C-suite and VP decision-makers across East Asia and Eurasia. Align with the premier trade bridge for music technology, distribution, and cross-border rights.
Partnership Inclusions
- ★Exclusive Title & Tiered Branding across all circuit venues
- ★Dedicated Keynote & Masterclass stage hosting rights
- ★VIP Lounge & Private B2B Village meeting suites