This panel examines the potential of artificial intelligence to disrupt the traditional hierarchies in the music industry. By leveraging AI, we explore whether it is possible to democratise access and foster equity, enabling artists from underrepresented regions and communities to gain a foothold in the global market. The discussion will focus on AI’s ability to identify and elevate emerging talent, breaking down geographic and socio-economic barriers that have historically limited access to international platforms. The conversation will also address how these shifts could encourage a more varied representation of cultures and genders within the industry. This approach aims to provoke thoughtful debate on how AI could reshape the music industry into a more inclusive and dynamic space, offering new opportunities for artists worldwide.<\/p>
This panel examines the potential of artificial intelligence to disrupt the traditional hierarchies in the music industry. By leveraging AI, we explore whether it is possible to democratise access and foster equity, enabling artists from underrepresented regions and communities to gain a foothold in the global market. The discussion will focus on AI’s ability to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"event-cat":[103],"nationality":[],"music-genre":[],"destination":[],"topic":[],"language":[33,79],"class_list":["post-21497","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event-cat-panels-el-2","language-english","language-english-el"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"","ams_acf":[{"key":"performers","label":"Performers","value":[{"ID":16934,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2023-04-24 12:23:02","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-24 09:23:02","post_content":"\n Mandy Salem-Aubry is an independent music business professional with thirty years of international experience. Through her company, MSA Music Services, she advises rightsholders on building effective publishing structures, supports music-tech startups with strategy, positioning and investor relations, and connects clients with a highly trusted international network that supports meaningful, long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her clients have included Slipknot, Jason Mraz, One Direction, Tori Amos, Soulfly, Nickelback, Moloko, and Downtown Music Publishing. Before founding MSA Music Services, she held senior roles at Roadrunner Records, Fintage House, and Songtrust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandy is the International Conference Director for Athens Music Week and a regular moderator at international conferences, known for clear, engaging sessions that connect music, technology, and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She mentors with Keychange, Culttech Academy, Music Tech Europe Academy, and Help Musicians, and is a Mental Health First Aider, Associate Member of IMPF (Independent Music Publishers Forum), and former Executive Board Member of AFEM (Association for Electronic Music), of which she remains a member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website:<\/strong> www.msamusicservices.com<\/a> <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mandy Salem-Aubry (UK\/FR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mandy-salem-aubry","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-15 16:15:11","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-15 13:15:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=16934","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16926,"post_author":"1566","post_date":"2023-04-24 11:45:12","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-24 08:45:12","post_content":"\n Andrew Apanov, the \"Music Growth Engineer,\" is the founder of Dotted Music, a digital marketing agency for musicians and music tech brands. Andrew has been in the music business for over 20 years, as editor-in-chief of Ultimate Guitar, live events promoter, DJ, author of a training platform for musicians (WeSpin), podcaster (Music Growth Talks), and a speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A creative industry and innovation expert with over 19 years of experience, Yvan Boudillet is Fatiha Ben Brahim is a passionate and results-driven executive with over 30 years of\u00a0international experience in the dynamic music ecosystem. In her last role as Director of\u00a0Music Enrichment, Fatiha has honed her expertise in overseeing various processes\u00a0within the music industry, including music publishing, recording, content curation, data\u00a0enrichment, and product launches.\u00a0Her career journey has provided her with a deep understanding of the nuances within\u00a0the music landscape, from emerging trends to evolving technologies, enabling her to\u00a0effectively navigate complexities and seize opportunities. Leveraging innovative\u00a0thinking, business acumen, leadership skills, and a profound appreciation for the power\u00a0of music, Fatiha is dedicated to driving operational excellence while fostering creativity\u00a0and collaboration.\u00a0Throughout her tenure, Fatiha has led successful projects at notable organizations such\u00a0as Gracenote\/Nielsen, Fintage House, BMG Rights Management, and Music Sales.\u00a0These initiatives have built teams, optimized resource utilization, streamlined\u00a0workflows, and enhanced overall efficiency, contributing to organizational growth and\u00a0success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a collaborative leader, Fatiha prioritizes cultivating strong relationships, mentoring,\u00a0coaching, and empowering teams and individuals to reach their full potential. By\u00a0fostering an inclusive culture of continuous learning and innovation, she creates an\u00a0environment where creativity flourishes and goals are achieved.\u00a0As a music executive, consultant, and coach, Fatiha is committed to using her expertise\u00a0and passion to drive transformative change, shape industry standards, and mentor\u00a0music professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n M. Stella Tavella is a Sr. AI Engineering Manager at Musixmatch, with 6+ years expertise in the music-tech space. Her background and main focus is on using artificial intelligence and natural language processing techniques for music information retrieval (MIR). She has an M.Sc. in computer science and engineering, with a specialization in sound and music engineering. She is also an electronic music producer and DJ, experimenting with music and sound generative models and co-founder of the Italian Music-Tech Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aga Samitowska stands at the forefront of the MusicTech landscape, leveraging her expertise in technology with years of experience in the music industry. Aga offers a unique perspective on integrating innovative solutions into the music business. Currently, Aga specializes in supporting and consulting for startups and music entities, providing analysis and education aimed at enhancing their technological engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, she is a mentor at MusicTech Europe Academy and a lead coordinator at ZAiKS Akademia, an educational initiative provided by the Polish CMO ZAiKS to support artists. Previously, she worked for nearly a decade at Kayax, a Warsaw-based independent record label, where she led the digital distribution department and was a manager to top Polish artists like Brodka, Nosowska, and Hey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moderator<\/strong>: Mandy Salem-Aubry (NL)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Links<\/strong>:
Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrewapanov\/<\/a>
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dottedmusic\/<\/a>
Websites: https:\/\/agency.dottedmusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Andrew Apanov (PL\/US)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"andrew-apanov-pl-us","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-22 15:02:24","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-22 12:02:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=16926","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17308,"post_author":"1566","post_date":"2023-04-30 14:03:00","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:03:00","post_content":"\n
VP, Public Policy at Utopia Music where he leads the interface with the company\u2019s broad
ecosystem in order to foster dialogue, cooperation & education efforts.
Prior to joining Utopia, Boudillet founded advisory company TheLynk, where he contributed to
drive innovation within the music ecosystem by enabling connection & collaboration between
music organizations or institutions, artists, and startups. Yvan previously held leading roles in
digital transformation and management at Warner Music and EMI Music.
In April 2020, he co-founded with 8 partner organizations a Pan-European remote hackathon
and accelerator called #NextStageChallenge, as a way to devise solutions for artists and the
music sector during the pandemic.
A regular international speaker (SXSW, Wallifornia, Slush Music, Sonar+D, Midem, Music Inc.
India, 4YFN, ISMIR, Eurosonic, Linecheck, BUSH\u2026) and lecturer specialized in the intersection
between innovation & creative industries, Yvan has been a prominent voice advocating for
creator rights and inclusive innovation across the music value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Links<\/strong>:
Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yvanboudillet\/<\/a>
Twitter: <\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/navY<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Yvan Boudillet (FR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"yvan-boudillet-fr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-08 16:38:43","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-08 13:38:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=17308","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":21235,"post_author":"1566","post_date":"2024-04-22 14:02:52","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-22 11:02:52","post_content":"\n
Links<\/strong>:
Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fatihabenbrahim\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Fatiha Ben Brahim (NL)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"fatiha-ben-brahim-nl","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-08 13:13:10","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-08 10:13:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=21235","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":21407,"post_author":"1566","post_date":"2024-04-24 00:36:47","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 21:36:47","post_content":"\n
Links<\/strong>:
Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mstellatavella\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"M. Stella Tavella (IT)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"m-stella-tavella-it","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-24 00:36:49","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-23 21:36:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=21407","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":22125,"post_author":"1566","post_date":"2024-04-30 12:24:33","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-30 09:24:33","post_content":"\n
Links<\/strong>:
Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aga-samitowska\/<\/a>
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agasamit\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Aga Samitowska (PL)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"aga-samitowska-pl","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-04-30 12:24:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-04-30 09:24:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=22125","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"key":"date","label":"Date","value":"23 \u039c\u03b1\u0390\u03bf\u03c5 2024"},{"key":"launch_time","label":"Launch Time","value":"14:30"},{"key":"end_time","label":"End Time","value":"15:30"},{"key":"hero_image","label":"Hero Image","value":15152}],"yoast_head":"\n