http://www.futureofmusic.org/events/summit04/index.cfm (check out the pic of Chuck D at the bottom of the page) Now in its fourth year, the FMC Policy Summit is a forum for musicians, lawyers, academics, policymakers and music industry executives to come together to discuss and debate some of the most contentious issues surrounding digital technology, artists? rights and the current state of the music industry. It is our continuing goal to bring the best and brightest people working in music and technology to discuss the most critical issues impacting our community. The Summit?s events direct the agenda towards guarding the value of music for musicians, and guarding access to music for music consumers. In addition, we look to the future and discuss the various models the music industry might adopt in coming years. It is our belief that by continuing to organize events such as this one we will help the media, citizens, creators and our elected officials and policy makers have a more sophisticated understanding of the opportunities and effects of these new technologies on the guarding the value of music for musicians, and guarding access to music for citizens.
