International Conference in Berlin October 14th at 6:00pm - 1:00pm GMT+2 Register Location Humboldt University, Veterinary School’s Anatomical Theatre When: October 14-16, 2023 Humboldt Universität zu Berlin in cooperation with ALAI Deutschland e.V. and The Copyright Society present: “What Every Practitioner Needs to Know About the Differences in Collective and Individual Licensing between the EU and North America” The conference and side program will be held in English. MCLE The Copyright Society is an accredited CLE provider in California, New York and Pennsylvania. 5.5-6.5 MCLE Credits will be available for those jurisdictions, and requests for credit in other jurisdictions may be made when registering. While credit in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed, Copyright Society staff will submit applications for accreditation and notify attorneys upon approval. The intermediate program is transitional and appropriate for newly admitted attorneys. REGISTRATION INFORMATION As the total number of attendees at the principal venue (Veterinary School’s Anatomical Theatre) is limited to 100, we have to limit the number of registrations for the conference to that number of participants. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Tieranatomisches Theater, Humboldt Universität Berlin, Campus Nord, Philippstraße 13/Haus 3, 10115 Berlin Register before 9/30 and Save $100 off the registration rate! Copyright Society Members Early bird: $299 Non-members Early bird: $399 Registration After 9/30: Copyright Society Members: $399 Non-members: $499 OPTIONAL ADD-ON TICKETS: 10/14 Welcome Reception: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Unter den Linden 1, 10117 Berlin Tickets: $45 USD 10/15 Evening Reception at the Academy of Arts: Akademie der Künste, Pariser Platz 4, 10117 Berlin-Mitte Tickets: $45 USD City Tour Suggestions: Introduction to Berlin Tour with the Brandenburg Gate Introduction to Berlin Tour in 90 Minutes Berlin Wall Tour Berlin Wall Tour for Kids Berlin Architecture Tour: From Bauhaus to Futurism Berlin Contemporary Art Gallery HOTEL INFORMATION Please see below for a list of suggested hotels for your stay in Berlin, all within walking distance of the program at Humboldt University’s Anatomy Theatre and the reception venues. Melià Berlin – Friedrichstraße 103, 10117 Berlin Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin – Friedrichstraße 151 Dorotheenstraße 65 (Navigationsadresse, 10117 Berlin Hotel NH Collection Berlin – Friedrichstraße 96, 10117 Berlin Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin – Friedrichstraße 105, 10117 Berlin Hotel Eurostars Berlin – Friedrichstraße 99, 10117 Berlin CANCELLATION POLICY Refunds must be requested in writing at least eight business days before the event. Refunds will not be issued after that point. Unfortunately we will not be able to credit your registration payment toward a future event, but you may allow another person to attend in your place. Please email Programs Manager Jennifer McGhee at jmcghee@copyrightsociety.org and let us know that person’s name, affiliation, city and state, and email address. THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Agenda Start 10 / 14 6:00 pm GMT+2 End 10 / 14 8:00 pm GMT+2 Welcome Reception Join US and German practitioners and academics for a welcome reception at Bertelsmann Berlin Representation Office. Start 10 / 15 9:00 am GMT+2 End 10 / 15 9:30 am GMT+2 Registration and Check-In Start 10 / 15 9:30 am GMT+2 End 10 / 15 9:45 am GMT+2 Welcome Welcome address by Dean of Law Faculty Humboldt University, Prof. Dr. Axel Metzger, President of The Copyright Society, Casey Chisick, and President of ALAI Germany, Prof. Dr. Silke von Lewinski Start 10 / 15 9:45 am GMT+2 End 07 / 15 10:15 am GMT+2 Opening Remarks Keynote speech by Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights, US Copyright Office and Keynote response by representative of BMJ (German Ministry of Justice) Start 10 / 15 10:15 am GMT+2 End 10 / 15 11:30 am GMT+2 Session 1: Managing Authors’ (Composers’/Songwriters’/Publishers’) Rights Speakers: Dr. Tobias Holzmüller, CEO, GEMA (Germany), Alexander Wolf, President, SESAC (Europe), Götz von Einem, Managing Director Peermusic/President, German Music Publishers’ Association DMV, and moderator Dr. Martin Schaefer Speakers: Indi Chawla, Alexander Wolf, Dr. Martin Schaefer Start 10 / 15 11:30 am GMT+2 End 10 / 15 11:45 am GMT+2 Break Start 10 / 15 11:45 am GMT+2 End 10 / 15 1:00 pm GMT+2 Session 2: Managing Record Label & Performers Rights Speakers: Dr. Tilo Gerlach/Guido Evers, CEOs of GVL, Ryan Lehning, Assistant General Counsel, International, SoundExchange (US), and Sundeep Chauhan, President, CONNECT Music Licensing (Canada), and moderator Casey Chisick, Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and President, The Copyright Society Speakers: Sundeep Chauhan, Casey M. Chisick, Guido Evers, Dr. Tilo Gerlach, Ryan Lehning Start 10 / 15 1:00 pm GMT+2 End 10 / 15 2:00 pm GMT+2 Brown Bag Lunch Start 10 / 15 7:00 pm GMT+2 End 10 / 15 8:00 pm GMT+2 Reception at Academy of Arts, Paris Square Start 10 / 16 9:30 am GMT+2 End 10 / 16 9:45 am GMT+2 Welcome Start 10 / 16 9:45 am GMT+2 End 10 / 16 11:15 am GMT+2 Session 3: Managing Rights in Written Works Speakers: Catherine Zaller Rowland, General Counsel, CCC, Dr. Robert Staats, CEO VG Wort, Rudolf Leska, Partner, ŠTAIDL LEŠKA ADVOKÁTI Speakers: Catherine Zaller Rowland, Robert Staats, Rudolf Leska Start 10 / 16 11:15 am GMT+2 End 10 / 16 11:30 am GMT+2 Break Start 10 / 16 11:30 am GMT+2 End 10 / 16 1:00 pm GMT+2 Session 4: Managing Rights in Visual Works Speakers: Dr. Anke Schierholz, General Counsel, VG BildKunst (Germany), James Lorin Silverberg CEO, The American Society for Collective Rights Licensing, Inc., and Janet Hicks, Vice President, Director of Licensing Artists Rights Society (US), and moderator Eric Schwartz, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Speakers: Janet Hicks, Anke Schierholz, Eric J. 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