New York, NY (June 1, 2026) – DDEX, the international standards-setting organization dedicated to improving the exchange of data and information across the music industry, has announced the Music Tech 20/20 Summit, taking place on November 19, in Toronto, Ontario, CA. The Summit is presented by Meta and supported by SCPP, Beatdapp, RIAA, Kobalt Music, Sound Exchange, BMI, Music Infrastructure Company, The Recording Academy, and MétaMusique.
The Music Tech 20/20 Summit will take place at the University of Toronto Conference Centre, located at 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1R1. The Summit will be a full-day conference focusing primarily on the technological advancements needed to enable the music industry to run an efficient and cost-effective operational environment in the future. The conversations will begin with a review of the music industries operational improvements over the last 20 years and discussions on the current music technology landscape before diving into the future. The Summit will also be enriched by opportunities for insights and observations from attendees.
In addition to the 20/20 Summit, DDEX will be holding a 20th Anniversary Celebration on the evening of November 18, to which Summit attendees are invited to attend.
The Music Tech 20/20 Summit programming will include keynote presentations and a panel looking back to where the industry was in 2006 and the advancements since. Looking forward there will be panels discussing the future evolution of identifiers, metadata creation and management, the countering of streaming fraud and other anamolous activities, technological integration across the industry and the deployment of AI in supporting these future changes. Speakers for the 20/20 Summit will be announced in the coming months, and include representatives from across the music industry value chain as well as speakers from other media and technology industries. In addition to the 20/20 Summit’s main programming, the event will solicit comments and ideas from attendees to contribute to the discussions.
Registration for the Music Tech 20/20 Summit is open now, with a limited number of tickets available for $550 USD through June 19, or until they have sold out. After June 19, prices will increase to $650 USD until November 1. After November 1, tickets will be sold at their full price of $770 USD.
Tickets for the Summit are for in person attendance only, and can only be purchased online ahead of the event. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Sponsorships for the Music Tech 20/20 Summit are still available. Those interested can contact the DDEX Secretariat directly at info@ddex.net for more information.
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About DDEX
Formed in 2006, DDEX is an international standards-setting organization made up of leading media companies, music licensing organizations, digital service providers, and technical intermediaries that is dedicated to improving the exchange of data and information across the music industry. To support the automated exchange of information along the digital value chain, DDEX has standardized the format in which information is represented in messages and the method by which the messages are exchanged between business partners. These standards help rights holders, retailers, and technical intermediaries to more effectively communicate information along the digital value chain. This leads to efficient business transactions, reduced costs, and increased revenues for all sectors involved. DDEX standards are developed by members, and then made available for free, industry-wide implementation. For more information, visit http://www.ddex.net/.