The panel discussions will shed light on the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for the music industry. While one panel focuses on the legal protection of music, the other examines the use of AI in creative work. Both panels offer exciting insights for music creators who want to grapple with the impact of AI. The discussions will take place on Friday, 4 October 2024.
SUISA panels on Friday, 4 October 2024
Panel 1: “My music trains the AI. What can I do?”
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Publicis, Stadelhoferstrasse 25
The panel deals with the question of what music creators can do when facing a situation where their works are used as training data for AI. It deals with the rights of artists and authors and the ways in which their music can be protected from unauthorised use.
Chantal Bolzern will shed light on the legal perspective, while Ulrike Heinrich from the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) will contribute the perspective of the IPI. Min Li Marti will address the political framework, and Christian Bremer will share his real-world experience. The panel provides an opportunity to discuss how to deal with the growing use of music in AI development.
Panel participants:
- Chantal Bolzern, BKS Rechtsanwälte AG
- Ulrike Heinrich, Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property
- Min Li Marti, National Councillor
- Christian Bremer, Anchor Digital GmbH
- Presenter: Marielène Froidevaux
Panel 2: “How can AI be used in the creative process – and how will our music change?”
Time: 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Publicis, Stadelhoferstrasse 25
This panel focuses on the impact of AI on the creative process. Julian Parker from Stability.ai explains how artificial intelligence can be used in music production. Composer Adi Frutiger from Stories AG talks about his real-world experience of working with AI in creative projects. Chantal Bolzern will explain the legal framework for the use of AI in an artistic context.
Panel participants:
- Chantal Bolzern, BKS Rechtsanwälte AG
- Julian Parker, Stability.ai
- Adi Frutiger, Stories AG
- Presenter: Martin Villiger
Accreditation for Soundtrack Zurich
Accreditation for the Soundtrack Zurich conference is required to attend the panels. This accreditation also gives you access to the SUISA-sponsored opening brunch on Friday morning at the Zurich Film Festival’s Festival Centre on Sechseläutenplatz.
Accreditation and further information at: www.soundtrackzurich.com
