# PROs, Policy, and the Live Music Economy

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**Date:** March 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Downright Austin / Capitol Ballroom FGH  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Music  
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## Speakers

- **Ella Yates** — Senior Advisor
- **Ron Gubitz** — Executive Director
- **Dayna Frank** — President and CEO
- **Tobi N. Parks** — CEO

An exploration of recent federal policy and U.S. Copyright Office activity addressing the growing number of Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) in the United States and the implications for the live music ecosystem. We will discuss how the current licensing structures and royalty distribution practices impact creators and live music licensees. The conversation will also examine opportunities for collaboration among PROs, creators, and licensees to improve licensing policy, increase transparency, and ensure a more efficient and equitable framework for licensing live performances.

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