16 -19 January 2024
The 8th edition of the Global Career Summit, held in Valencia, Spain, brings together the most insightful minds from the music industry to explore the ideas shaping future careers in music.
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The 8th edition of the Global Career Summit, held in Valencia, Spain, brings together the most insightful minds from the music industry to explore the ideas shaping future careers in music.
Get ticketsThe Berklee Global Career Summit is a four-day boot camp that focuses on professional development and career paths through a series of keynotes, panels, workshops, and individual mentoring sessions. Visiting experts and thought leaders from various professional backgrounds will guide you through today’s multifaceted global music industry.
The sessions are focused on providing you with practical knowledge that will support your transition from student to professional, mainly in business, film scoring, production, and songwriting. This is your chance to learn about the latest innovations and get real-world advice to help you succeed in your professional career.
Full access to all keynotes and talks with 20+ industry experts
Access to 10+ hands-on career workshops at the basic, advanced, and expert level
Networking opportunities with speakers and Valencia campus students, staff, and faculty
Eligibility to apply to perform at the Berklee Showcase Concert
“Overall an amazing and incredibly fulfilling experience, 10/10 would go again”
“The schedule was nice and relaxed, it was a very enjoyable summit!!”
“The speakers were engaging and interesting and gave great advice”
Get ready for four days of disruptive ideas and ground-breaking insights - we’re excited to soon share the speakers, panels and activities we’ve put together.
With multiple thematic tracks you can pick and choose what workshops and masterclasses you want to join and create your own schedule.
Live Q&As, showcases and networking opportunities... thought this was going to be only about watching people talk? Think again.
We carefully selected our speakers with the goal of bringing really thought-provoking, current and disruptive ideas to the table.
Be ready to meet other brilliant minds, exchange ideas, network and lay the foundations for new, fruitful collaborations.
Practical workshops and other learning opportunities to kick-start your career or advance it into the next level.
Irish composer Amie Doherty made history as the first woman to score a DreamWorks animated feature film with the 2021 release Spirit Untamed....
Irish composer Amie Doherty made history as the first woman to score a DreamWorks animated feature film with the 2021 release Spirit Untamed. Other credits include Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law; Sony/Hulu’s Yuletide hit Happiest Season; Focus Features’ The High Note; Amazon’s critically acclaimed series Undone; the Jurassic World short film Battle at Big Rock; and Here and Now starring Sarah Jessica Parker & Renée Zellweger. Nominated by the International Film Music Critics Association in 2022 for both ‘Breakthrough Composer of the Year’ and ‘Best Original Score for an Animated Feature,’ Amie has also received nominations from the Society of Composers & Lyricists for ‘Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical’ for her song Fearless, and the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for multiple scores. Her orchestration and conducting credits include Lady Gaga’s Chromatica, Dave Matthews Band’s Walk Around The Moon, and series such as Fargo and The Umbrella Academy.
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Iain Hill started in the industry as a tour manager for the Latino cult band ‘’Blue Rondo at the Turk’’ became agent worldwide (ex US) and UK promoter...
Iain Hill started in the industry as a tour manager for the Latino cult band ‘’Blue Rondo at the Turk’’ became agent worldwide (ex US) and UK promoter for Spandau Ballet, Sade, Animal Nightlife, Eighth Wonder and Black Britons throughout the ’80s. In the 90's he became manager of Matt Bianco, Kym Mazelle and Sarah Jane Morris, seeing major success internationally with the management company. He later worked at Sagliocco Group in Madrid, running the record label and publishing companies, as well as assisting in the international booking and promotion of flamenco dancer Joaquin Cortés. In 2011, he returned to Spain where he has since worked as a promoter at Live Nation Barcelona.
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Sanj is an award-winning digital atelier with over twenty years experience in the music, fashion and luxury industries....
Sanj is an award-winning digital atelier with over twenty years experience in the music, fashion and luxury industries. Sanj entered the music business by developing an understanding of ecommerce and social trends and went on to help digital start ups target industry professionals. His exposure to luxury began when the Head of Music at Burberry approached him regarding the use of holographic technology for a show in Beijing which garnered over 120 million live viewers. Since then he has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and award-winning artists. His most notable project so far being part of the team that delivered the 2Pac hologram at Coachella, an initiative that won Titanium at the Cannes Lions. Tiger Heart is his new home where his specialty is working with technology to develop new live digital experiences for the purpose of product launches, retail experiences and experiential events.
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Known as the Chief of Possibilities and media and entertainment expert, Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers....
Known as the Chief of Possibilities and media and entertainment expert, Toulouse-born Olivier Robert-Murphy’s desire to seek out inventive and collaborative business concepts never wavers. Today Chief Executive Officer of Spitfire Audio, the creator of sounds for composers and music makers, developed with sonic pioneers including the world’s finest musicians and studios.
Financing his studies by chauffeuring superstars around Paris, Olivier then served as an officer in the French Air Force before beginning his career at Procter & Gamble. Joining the entertainment industry at PolyGram Video, he ultimately advanced to VP of Marketing at Universal Pictures International Video. In 2001, he launched the Audio-Visual Department at UMG, managed the Global Strategic Marketing Division and in 2011, set up Universal Music Group and Brands, an award-winning team of global music, content and partnership experts, recognised as THE creative company for music, culture and brands. In the meantime, he earned an MBA at London Business School.
Zuzana Michlerová is a Czech composer, arranger, orchestrator and singer. Since her graduation from Berklee College of Music and from the Prague Conservatory, Zuzana has focused on writing her own music, arranging, and orchestrating....
Zuzana Michlerová is a Czech composer, arranger, orchestrator and singer. Since her graduation from Berklee College of Music and from the Prague Conservatory, Zuzana has focused on writing her own music, arranging, and orchestrating. She loves collaboration and working in teams. As an orchestrator, she has had the honour to work with film music composers such as Pinar Toprak, Chanda Dancy, Nathaniel Méchaly, Elia Cmiral and others. Her orchestration credits include movies such as PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Devotion, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody and TV series The Defeated. Zuzana is a finalist of SABAM Award for Best Young International Composer and Gil Soundtrack Award. Her orchestral arrangements has twice won the UK Songwriting Contest and received a nomination for Hollywood in Media Awards. Her music became part of the historically first broadcast of CNN TV channel in the Czech Republic. Zuzana is an author of two operas.
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Louisa is Head of Music, Europe for Amazon Studios, working with a team focused on music for Amazon Original series and movies across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Spain and the UK...
Louisa is Head of Music, Europe for Amazon Studios, working with a team focused on music for Amazon Original series and movies across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Spain and the UK. Since joining Amazon in 2020, she has worked on productions such as Wilderness, Everybody Loves Diamonds, Awareness, Les Bal des Folles, The Rig and All Or Nothing: Juventus. Previously she has worked in the sync department at independent publisher, Wise Music and in the Music Licensing team at British broadcaster, Sky.
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French pianist and composer Marco Poingt is constantly exploring the bridges that connect different genres of music. As a recent graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Marco has won several international jazz competitions...
French pianist and composer Marco Poingt is constantly exploring the bridges that connect different genres of music. As a recent graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Marco has won several international jazz competitions: New Generation Jazzlab (Switzerland), and Jazz Connexion (France). His strong foundation as a classical pianist imbues his music with a sense of fluidity and expression, which fuses with his passion for latin, Jazz, and rock styles to bring to life his truly unique sound.
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My name is Leonardo and I’m a fellow Berklee alumni from GEMB ‘20. I work as a Content Producer at Nike and I run business development for Auras Studios...
My name is Leonardo and I’m a fellow Berklee alumni from GEMB ‘20. I work as a Content Producer at Nike and I run business development for Auras Studios: a 3D/immersive agency catered for the music industry, conceived inside the walls of Berklee. I have been gravitating around the music industry since I was a 15-year-old Italian singer-songwriter. Thirteen years later I am here thrilled to meet you and share how my journey and my career have changed since I graduated from Berklee.
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Romain Palmieri is the co-founder and CEO of Groover, a company which intends to empower all independent artists to get their music heard and accelerate their careers, working everyday to build the best...
Romain Palmieri is the co-founder and CEO of Groover, a company which intends to empower all independent artists to get their music heard and accelerate their careers, working everyday to build the best platform and services for independent artists globally. Prior to his experience in Groover, he was the label owner and founder of December Square, as well as an artist in the label roster. With a background in Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Romain excels at investing and supporting the economic side of artistry through a fresh and comprehensive approach.
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Monyca Motta is a leading figure in Entertainment Law, bringing together expertise and a passion for the field. She has extensive experience in contracts, copyright and rights licensing ...
Monyca Motta is a leading figure in Entertainment Law, bringing together expertise and a passion for the field. She has extensive experience in contracts, copyright and rights licensing (clearance) and has provided legal counsel to major music festivals such as Tomorrowland Brazil and Afropunk. Her background includes na LLM in Entertainment Law in the UK at the University of Westminster, where she now participates in the mentoring project for new students. She has worked at law firms in Brazil, Portugal, and the UK and is pursuing a PhD in Portugal.
In addition to serving clients in Brazil and Europe, Monyca coordinates a summer course on Intellectual Property Law at NOVA Law School in Lisbon and has joined the Advisory Council of the European project FairMuse, which aims for transparency and fair compensation for artists on digital platforms, sharing her knowledge as a speaker in conferences around the world.
Stef Pascual is a Digital Marketing consultant working with artists and entertainment brands. In the last 3 years, as General Manager at the agency Deviate Digital, she’s led campaigns for artists, promoters, festivals, and brands and start-ups. ...
Stef Pascual is a Digital Marketing consultant working with artists and entertainment brands. In the last 3 years, as General Manager at the agency Deviate Digital, she’s led campaigns for artists, promoters, festivals, and brands and start-ups.
Before joining Deviate Digital, she headed the digital department at Crown Talent / Talent Everywhere, working with clients like Fusion Festival and 9 to 5 the Musical.
She’s one half of the independent label Silent Cult, home to artists like Mimi Barks and LOOM.
Stef started in the music industry as an intern at a record label, and when she moved to London she found in state51 the perfect company to develop her career and push for innovation, fairness and change in the industry. Afterwards, she headed the Digital department at Sony Red / The Orchard, working on marketing and strategy for labels like Cooking Vinyl and FatCat, and campaigns for Skepta and Alter Bridge.
Jeanine McLean is President of the dynamo artist management company MBK Entertainment Inc. They have represented a variety of superstars including Alicia Keys, Tyrese, K Michelle, Tiara Thomas, Tone Stith, Elle Varner, HER and Maeta....
Jeanine McLean is President of the dynamo artist management company MBK Entertainment Inc. They have represented a variety of superstars including Alicia Keys, Tyrese, K Michelle, Tiara Thomas, Tone Stith, Elle Varner, HER and Maeta. Current projects include creator and executive producer for the SOBS: 40 YEARS OF WHERE LEGENDS ARE MADE documentary. She’s also created the touring IP New Faces, Big Voices that gives a touring oppty for artists to get their first chance at exposure on a full domestic tour run. Jeanines been recognized by many organizations for her many years of hard worn and dedication and her accolades include Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Power Player, Pollstar and the Ebony Power 100 List. Jeanine is also a NY Chapter Governor of the Recording Academy and a mentor with Grammy U, She is the Music and Femme It Forward.
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Kathryn Bostic is an Emmy nominated, award winning composer and artist known for her work on films, TV, theater and symphonic music. In 2016 she became the first African American female score composer invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences....
Kathryn Bostic is an Emmy nominated, award winning composer and artist known for her work on films, TV, theater and symphonic music. In 2016 she became the first African American female score composer invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Bostic's scores and songs can be heard in productions of award-winning directors and writers. Emmy nominated for her original music in award winning films “Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir and "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am." Bostic wrote and performed the Toni Morrison film end title song "High Above the Water", which was shortlisted for the Oscars 2020 "Best Original Song." Excerpts of this score were performed by the LA Philharmonic and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Bostic was Artist in Residence for the Chicago Sinfonietta from 2020-2023.
Bostic has written for Broadway, most notably collaborating with the award- winning playwright August Wilson on "Gem of the Ocean."
Clare Dove is a British songwriter and vocalist. She is a graduate of Trinity College of Music and The Academy of Contemporary Music. Working closely with some of London and L.A’s most prolific producers...
Clare Dove is a British songwriter and vocalist. She is a graduate of Trinity College of Music and The Academy of Contemporary Music. Working closely with some of London and L.A’s most prolific producers, Clare currently songwrites for a host of exciting new artists and in the world of sync and library music. Her work can be heard everywhere; from soundtracking the biggest events on FOX Sports, to your favourite Netflix reality show, to viral ad campaigns. She’s also the voice and writer behind multiple vocal sample packs, used by tens of thousands of producers and musicians globally.
Passionate about sharing her knowledge and experiences, she has written and produced two online courses, with currently over 7,000 students enrolled worldwide.
In 2022, having teamed up with Grammy award winning producer Wayne Wilkins, Clare launched GRL BUNNY; an empowered, new artist pseudonym under which she releases her own music.
The Berklee Global Career Summit represents a hub of interaction, productivity, initiative, and entrepreneurship for individuals pursuing careers in the music industry and other dynamic cultural and creative fields.
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The Berklee Global Career Summit represents a hub of interaction, productivity, initiative, and entrepreneurship for individuals pursuing careers in the music industry and other dynamic cultural and creative fields.
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“Hearing from alumni and active music industry members showed me possible career paths and avenues that I had not necessarily been exposed to before.”
“I have had the opportunity to meet with outstanding people in the industry. I also have a clearer goal and a firmer mentality to continue my study.”
“The Berklee career summit has been one of the most interesting and lesson-filled experiences throughout my career.”
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