ACCES Workshops (2025 programme)

Workshops

Friday 31 October

OPEN WORKSHOP: Collective management tools for a rapidly evolving music ecosystem

Presented by: 
Sacem
12:00 - 13:30
Type: 
Conference sessions
Workshops
Venue: 
Musaion Foyer - University of Pretoria

In a fast-changing digital landscape, collective management remains a cornerstone of creators' protection and promotion. This workshop highlights two key initiatives developed by Sacem to support creators in the tech-driven era:
- MusicStart, a blockchain-based certification and protection service designed specifically for creators
- AI Educational Guide, an essential resource to help creators understand and navigate the opportunities and challenges of generative AI.
Secure authorship, timestamp works and stay ahead in the AI era.

Seats are limited: RSVP CLOSED

With: 
Akotchaye Okio
Chargé du développement international pour l'Afrique - SACEM (France)

EXCHANGE & NETWORKING: Making Music Pay: Global Publishing & Royalty Opportunities for African Creators and Publishers

Presented by: 
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) and the Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF)
14:00 - 16:00
Type: 
Conference sessions
Workshops
Venue: 
Musaion Foyer - University of Pretoria

This discussion will offer practical guidance into music publishing, cross border partnerships, mechanical rights, and royalty collection, for music publishers, songwriters, and rights managers looking to scale internationally. It will be followed by an exchange and networking session to connect directly with CMOs, rights management professionals, publishers and creators.

Seats are limited: RSVP CLOSED.

With: 
Nicole Schulze
Secretary General - IMPF (Belgium)
Indi Chawla
Head of international relations - MLC (UK)
Thando Nyameni
Managing Director - KUMISA (South Africa)
Thando Makhunga
Managing Director - Downtown Music Publishing Africa (South Africa)
Benjamin Demelemester
International Project manager - CNM (France)
Jotam Matariro
CEO - CAPASSO (South Africa)