The Conference is focused on the business side of the creative industries. Lawyers, business managers, accountants, academics, fintech nomads, music executives, creative entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the business side of the creative industries will want to have a seat in this audience. Having explored the Korean business model during Cool Out 2023, Cool Out 2024 will feature the Mexican business model with a particular focus on the recent success of Mexican regional music and telenovelas.
The Workshops are targeted towards aspiring creators and creatives who will have an opportunity to learn valuable lessons first hand from seasoned industry professionals and acquire the tools necessary to success in the creative industries both locally and abroad. Within the workshops, the Songwriters of North America will return to Cool Out to host educational sessions for aspiring composers and songwriters.
Conference
Hosted by the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers, this Conference is where professionals from the creative industries intersect with professionals from the legal, accounting, technology and business communities to learn, share knowledge, network and collaborate.
Venue:
Signal House (Cayman Enterprise City)
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Time:
FinanceXCreativity networking breakfast from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
Conference hosted by IAEL begins at 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Conference registration includes Spotlight Lunch and Workshops.
8:00 to 9:15 am
financeXcreativity networking breakfast
9:30– 10:00 am
Welcome remarks:
IAEL President Jeff Liebenson, Liebenson Law (NY)
Charlie Kirkconnell, CEO Cayman Enterprise City (Cayman)
Steve McIntosh, CEO, Cayman Finance
10:00 to 10:45 am
What it takes to create the next “music city” “Hollywood North” ”Hallyu Wave”
Jurisdictions around the world have shown that creative and cultural industries can have a significant positive socioeconomic and cultural impact. This panel will explore how jurisdictions have established themselves as creative and financial centers and whether lessons can be learned from them to replicate the success in other smaller jurisdictions in the Caribbean and elsewhere.
Moderator:
Mike Tolleson, Mike Tolleson & Associates (Austin)
Panelists:
James Sanker, Belize Music Agency (Belize)
Haley Cha, Parastar Entertainment (Seoul)
David De Cristofaro, Business Development & Partnerships (LA)
11:00 am to 11:45 am
In the world of creative innovation, technology is changing everything.
This panel will explore how AI, NFTs, blockchain and other technological developments are changing the creative industries and the implications from a legal, financial and business perspective.
Moderator:
Steve Masur, RAINES (NY)
Panelists:
Rachel Kerry, World Artists United (NY)
Joshua Hecht, Intrinsic Capital (Cayman Islands)
Alexandra Damsker, Damsker & Co. (LA)
12:00 noon to 1:15 pm
Lunch with Vexta
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
Untangling the misunderstood asset class of copyrights. Why they are expected to emerge as important as gold in the not-so-distant future.
Moderator:
Jay Kerr-Wilson, FASKENS (Ottawa)
Joe Conyers, Senior Advisor, Warburg Pincus (NY)
Michael Finkelstein, CED, Trips
Kenneth Reece, Chairman, BloxX Financial (NY)
2:15 pm to 3:00 pm
Why are most Caribbean artists not being paid for their works and what can (or should) the financial, legal, technology and business sectors do about it?
This panel will tackle the difficult issue of the piracy of artist works versus the state of and/or the establishment of collection societies and related businesses to collect royalties and other revenue streams. It will explore the need for copyright and other legal reforms as well as the important roles of corporate governance, accounting, administration and technology.
Moderator:
Divya Shahani, Wildeboer Dellece LLP (Toronto)
Panelists:
Andrew Perkins, Cayman Islands Law School
Matt Clark, Partner, The Royalty Consultancy LLP (Cayman)
Daan Archer, Copyright Delta (Amsterdam)
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
A snapshot of the Mexican music, arts and entertainment business model and what the Caribbean and other jurisdictions can learn from it
Moderator:
Heidy Vaquerano, Fox Rothschild LLP (LA)
Panelists:
Daniela Gutierrez, Downtown Music (Mexico City)
Jules Dougall Harvey,. CEO, Dougall Group (Cayman)
Rob Ruiz, Music Industry Innovator (Mexico City) (virtually)
3:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Live experiences and tropical settings seem like the perfect fit to draw tourists to the Caribbean so why is this not a booming business for the region?
This panel will examine recent trends happening around the world including spheres, regional festivals, mega productions and more. They will break down the myths and misconceptions and provide suggestions for how smaller jurisdictions in the Caribbean and beyond may take advantage of the new technologies and trends.
Moderator:
Wallace Collins, Esq. (NY)
Panelists:
Esau Torres, CEO, Roox Live (Berkeley)
John Watler, Entrepreneur, (Cayman)
Chris Lawes, OmniSpace360 (Austin)
4:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Live experiences and tropical settings seem like the perfect fit to draw tourists to the Caribbean so why is this not a booming business for the region?
This panel will examine recent trends happening around the world including spheres, regional festivals, mega productions and more. They will break down the myths and misconceptions and provide suggestions for how smaller jurisdictions in the Caribbean and beyond may take advantage of the new technologies and trends.
Moderator:
Henry Smith, Owner, LionFish Studio (Cayman)
Panelists:
Eshy Gazit, CEO, Intertwine Music (NY)
Alex Helfrecht, filmmaker (London)
Inji Alexia Song, CEO, STAN Gallery (Seoul)
Debbie Egel, Esq. (NY)
Workshop
The Workshops will be led by industry experts to assist aspiring creatives to achieve their goals.
Registration for Workshops include Spotlight Luncheon. Ages 14+. Student and artist discounts available and grant requests will be considered upon request to info@cool-out.com.
Venue:
Signal House (Cayman Enterprise City)
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Time:
11:00 to 11:30 am Registration and coffee
11:30 am to 5:00 pm
14+
11:30 to 1:00 pm
Cool Out Spotlight lunch with fireside chat between Barefoot Man and Keith Stegall and announcement of songwriting contest winners
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Repeating 40 minute breakout sessions
Room 1 – Creating hits from scratch
Session leaders:
Andrae Alexander, SONA Education Committee (LA)
Jason JG Gilbert, CEO, Jason Gilbert Music School (Cayman)
Room 2 – How to monetize and protect your work
Session leaders:
Debbie Egel,Esq (NY)
Stuart Wilson, Singer-Songwriter (Cayman)
Room 3 – Marketing yourself in the digital age
Session leaders:
David Hazen, CEO, DLH Strategic Marketing (NY)
Room 4 – The tech workshops with Alexandra Damsker, Damsker & Co (LA)
Session 1 – Blockchain, AI, and Revenue – how to stop making copycat junk and start using tech to make massive gains
Sessions 2 & 3 – Building your Business for Creatives
Room 5 – Take your vocals to the next level
Session leader:
Caryn Caffarelli, Vocal Coach (Cayman)
Room 6 – Setting yourself up for success with the right business framework
Session leader:
Lorena Cabral, A&R, Downtown Music (Monterrey)
Room 7 – Making a music video or promo reel on a budget
Session leaders:
Jalen James Acosta, United World Artists (NY)
Ben Hudson, Sands (Cayman)
4:00 to 5:00 pm
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