IMX 2025 Shanghai Announces Second Wave of Global Speakers, Focusing on Copyright Management and Cross-Border Technology

SHANGHAI, CHINA – IMX has announced fifteen speakers for its second wave lineup, with a focus on global copyright management, music technology infrastructure, and cross-border market development. The fifth edition takes place October 22-25, 2025 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) under the theme “2025 Connection,” presented jointly with Music China.

IMX 2025 Shanghai — Second Wave Lineup

Robert Filomena, Co-founder & CEO of Mood Works, leads a network of 150+ professional artists creating scalable mood music for film, advertising, and digital content. Edward Ginis, Co-founder & CCO of OpenPlay, has built media asset management and digital supply chain systems serving global record labels and distributors.

Edward Ginis, Co-founder & CCO, OpenPlay (USA), drives digital infrastructure development with media asset management and digital supply chain systems serving global record labels and distributors.

Peggy Dold, Founder of Navigation Partners, brings over twenty years of international music and media experience, including roles as VP International at Univision Music Group and positions at MTV Latin America. Anita Zagar represents FUGA as General Manager for Asia, overseeing the Amsterdam-based company’s B2B music distribution and services across the region.

Brian U, CEO of THE HUB Music Group, has spent over fifteen years in the Korean music industry, establishing partnerships with HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG. The Russian market will be represented by Vladimir Yurchenko, Artist & Label Director at Pulse, and Olga Kim, General Manager Advisor & Music Distribution Director at S&P Digital.

Anita Zagar, General Manager Asia, FUGA (Netherlands), oversees the Asia strategy for the global B2B music distribution company, part of Downtown Music Holdings, which operates from 20+ cities worldwide.

Vladimir Yurchenko, Artist & Label Director, Pulse (Russia), manages the independent distribution platform created by S&P Digital, covering global digital distribution, rights monetization, and sync licensing.

Olga Kim, General Manager Advisor & Music Publishing Director, S&P Digital (Russia), leads music publishing and distribution at the independent label and distribution platform founded by the former Warner Music Russia team.

Martin Jensen, Project Manager at Jazz Danmark, serves as a key connector between Danish and East Asian music scenes, focusing on artist exchanges and cross-cultural collaboration in jazz, folk, and experimental music.

Zhou Yaping, Vice Chairman & Director General, China Audio-video Copyright Association (CAVCA), brings decades of experience spanning China’s music industry transformation from physical to digital.

Peng Huan, Founder & CEO, Beijing Haikui Technology Co., Ltd., has built one of China’s leading music copyright libraries and drives the company’s evolution toward a comprehensive industry ecosystem.

Xie Xiang, Deputy General Manager, Taihe Music Group, oversees the group’s music copyright business operations and growth.

Jeff, musician and CEO of Shi Lei Culture, known for folk narratives and expanding into photography, with his 2025 national style EP “Zanhua Tu” blending traditional Eastern aesthetics with contemporary music.

Ma Haiping, DJ and producer, represents Chinese electronic music on legendary labels Axis Records and SOMA Records, with works regularly featured on Beatport charts.

Gao Jiafeng, singer, producer, and AIGC creator with New York University music technology background, fuses Hyperpop with Chinese pop music.

Xi Chenchen, independent musician whose jazz-rooted approach transcends genre boundaries with intuitive, highly personal expression.

Additional speakers will be announced in subsequent waves.

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