The Copyright and Technology Conference is an annual event that brings together technologists, attorneys, media industry professionals, and public policy decision-makers to discuss the evolving relationship between technology and copyright law. Organized by the Copyright Society, this conference serves as a unique forum for in-depth dialogue on current and emerging issues in the digital age.
Key topics covered at the conference include the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright liability, the definition of authorship in the context of AI-generated works, methods for identifying and detecting AI-generated content, and the future of libraries following significant legal cases such as Hachette v. Internet Archive. Sessions are designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of these complex issues through expert panels and discussions.
The conference offers ample networking opportunities, including breaks and meals where attendees can connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers from previous conferences have included experts like Bill Rosenblatt, President of GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies, and Pina D’Agostino, Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and Co-Director of the Centre for AI & Society at York University.
This event is ideal for professionals in the legal, technology, and media sectors who are interested in the intersection of copyright law and technological advancements. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges and developments, making it a must-attend for those seeking to stay informed and engaged in this rapidly evolving field.
Speakers(17)
Aleksander Goranin
Partner at Duane Morris
Aleksander Goranin is a software copyright and patent litigator, specializing in intellectual property- and technology-driven cases. He is a core member of Duane Morris’s Technology Media & Telecom practice and a lead of its Artificial Intelligence working group.
Ben Colman
CEO at Reality Defender
Ben Colman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reality Defender, the leading deepfake detection platform for enterprise and government users.
Bhamati Viswanathan
Faculty Fellow at New England Law
Bhamati Viswanathan is a Faculty Fellow at New England Law | Boston, where she teaches Copyright, Trademark, Current Issues in Intellectual Property Law, Law and the Visual Arts, and Constitutional Law.
Bill Rosenblatt
President at GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies
Bill Rosenblatt is the program chair and co-producer of the Copyright and Technology conference, and a Trustee of the Copyright Society. He is a globally recognized authority on technology issues pertaining to copyright and content in the digital age.
Casey Chisick
President at The Copyright Society
Christopher Kenneally
Sr. Director, Content Marketing at Copyright Clearance Center
Christopher Kenneally is Senior Director, Content Marketing at Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), where he develops content and programming covering publishing and research.
Claire Leibowicz
Head of AI and Media Integrity at Partnership on AI
Claire Leibowicz is the Head of the AI and Media Integrity Program at the Partnership on AI (PAI), where she has worked since the organization’s inception.
David Leichtman
Managing Partner at Leichtman Law
David Leichtman is the Managing Partner of Leichtman Law PLLC. He has tried a variety of complex matters in federal and state courts around the country, including copyright, patent, trade secret and trademark cases.
Diana Pfeil
Chief Technology Officer at Pex
Diana Pfeil is Chief Technology Officer at Pex, the trusted global leader in digital rights technology. She is an established leader in engineering and machine learning/AI with over 15 years of experience building data products.
Gia Jung
Associate at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP
Gia Jung is an associate at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP. She specializes in complex commercial litigation and class actions.
Heather Whitney
Associate at Morrison & Foerster
Heather Whitney is a Technology Transactions attorney in the San Francisco office of Morrison Foerster and a member of the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee.
Howie Singer
Adjunct Professor, Music Business at NYU
Howie Singer PhD is an expert on music industry technologies who played a leading role in the transition to digital music delivery. At Warner Music Group, he served as SVP and Chief Strategic Technologist analyzing new business models and services.
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe
Professor & Coordinator for Research and Teaching Professional Development at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe is Professor/Coordinator for Research and Teaching Professional Development in the University Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Maria Bustillos
Founder at Popula
Maria Bustillos is a journalist, editor and information activist. In 2017 she founded Popula, under the auspices of Civil, an experiment in using cryptocurrency for journalism.
Pina D’Agostino
Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and Co-Director, Centre for AI & Society, York University
Pina D’Agostino is a law professor, lawyer, public speaker, board director and internationally-recognized scholar at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University specializing in intellectual property (IP), emerging technologies and innovation law and policy.
Rebecca Blake
Advocacy Liaison at Graphic Artists Guild
Rebecca Blake is Advocacy Liaison for the Graphic Artists Guild, a professional community whose primary purpose is to help graphic artists and other design professions to build and maintain successful careers.
Robin Warren
Co-Chair, New York Chapter at The Copyright Society
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, media industry professionals, public policy decision-makers
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending