George is a longtime advocate for artists and creators. He is the founder & managing director of 26F Music Publishing; providing (or having had provided) publishing administration services and music industry navigation tools for many indie and mainstream artists. George was also a member/drummer/songsmith of Flogging Molly from 1995-2015, a globally recognized triple platinum band. He remains active in the recording/touring community and is endorsed by Yamaha Drums, Vic Firth Sticks, Remo Heads, and Paiste Cymbals. He teaches the introductory Music Publishing course at UCLA Extension and holds a B.A. in Music and an Executive M.B.A. In addition, George serves on the advisory board of Quantic Entrepreneurs for entertainment business start-ups and the advisory board of Kelp Digital, a content platform on the Anagolay blockchain for the digital photography market.

Andrew Mitchley is a South African music executive, entrepreneur & tech investor, with over 20 years of industry experience. Based in Johannesburg, Andrew is currently serving on the board of the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA), and has previously held the position as a non-executive director of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) & RISA Audio Visual (RAV). Andrew is the Chief Operations Officer & head of A&R at David Gresham Records & has recently become the co-founder and Managing Director at Gresham Rights Management, a direct licensing company representing SESAC & The Harry Fox Agency in Sub-Saharan Africa. Andrew co-founded MAUSTRACK.com a website designed to assist artists and songwriters with understanding & unlocking value for their performing and neighboring rights from radio & television airplay.

Samantha Schilling Robinson has years of solid experience in international audiovisual IP, including licensing, registration, and claims emphasizing on rights management, artist development, negotiation, and execution. For the last several years, her focus has been working alongside ancillary CMOs with a focus on Neighbouring Rights in Latin America with proven collection success throughout the territory.