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Saturday, April 25
 

9:00am CEST

Life of Composer 1 - Conducting for Composer
Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:55am CEST
CSP Stage
Step into the world of conducting through the lens of a composer in this special Life of a Composer session led by Eímear Noone. As the first woman to conduct the Academy Awards, she brings a unique perspective on leading orchestras and shaping musical performance. Discover how conducting becomes an essential extension of a composer’s voice.
Speakers
avatar for Eímear Noone

Eímear Noone

Eímear Noone is an award-winning game music conductor and composer behind
iconic worlds like World of Warcraft, Zelda, and Final Fantasy, brought to life through her
powerful scores.
Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:55am CEST
CSP Stage Weilova 1144/2, 102 00 Praha 10-Hostivař, Česko
  Life of Composer

9:00am CEST

Live Orchestral Recording with Music by Harry Gregson-Williams - "Antarctic Summer"
Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CEST
Recording Studio
Step inside a live recording session of Antarctic Summer by Harry Gregson-Williams, with the composer himself conducting and sharing his insights throughout the process. The session will be directed by Conrad Pope and Chris Egan. Experience the recording in real time alongside a world-class team of composers and conductors. A rare behind-the-scenes look at how music for the screen is truly made.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Michael Smith

Scott Michael Smith

Scott Michael Smith is a two time Grammy award winning Recording Engineer and Mixer based in Los Angeles. Scott's credits include The Revenant, The Handmaid's Tale, Elio, The Gilded Age, amongst others. Scott has had the privilege to work with composers such as Harry Gregson-Williams... Read More →
avatar for Chris Egan

Chris Egan

Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
avatar for Harry Gregson-Williams

Harry Gregson-Williams

Harry Gregson-Williams, one of Hollywood's most sought-after and prolific composers. During his career he has worked with Hans Zimmer and John Powell. He was also a Golden Globe and Grammy nominee for his music for Andrew Adamson film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CEST
Recording Studio Weilova 1144/2, 102 00 Praha 10-Hostivař, Česko
  Recording Workshop, Antarctic Summer

10:00am CEST

Life of Composer 2 - AI and the Composer’s Craft
Saturday April 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
CSP Stage
Join a thought-provoking Life of a Composer discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on music creation. Featuring composers Jeff Beal, Elia Cmiral, and Glen Gabriel, this panel explores how AI is reshaping the creative process and the role of the composer. A timely conversation on challenges, opportunities, and the future of the craft.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Howe

Tom Howe

Tom Howe is a British composer best known for his work on the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. He collaborated with Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons to create the show’s distinctive and uplifting score.
avatar for Elia Cmiral

Elia Cmiral

Elia Cmiral is a Czech composer who is based in Hollywood and lives in Los Angeles. He won the Movieline Young Hollywood Award for Best Soundtrack of the Year for John Frankenheimer’s thriller Ronin, starring Robert DeNiro. Recently, Elia also won two silver medals for Two Suit... Read More →
avatar for Glen Gabriel

Glen Gabriel

Glen Gabriel is a Swedish composer with over 20 feature films to his credit, including James Cameron’s viral project The Game Changers, along with 100 major brand commercials and about 1000 TV episodes. A five-time nominee for the Hollywood Music in Media Award, he recently completed... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Beal

Jeff Beal

Five-time EMMY® winner Jeff Beal’s improvisatory method, sense of timing, and sophistication have made him a favorite of directors including Ed Harris (Pollock and Appaloosa), David Fincher (House of Cards), Oliver Stone (JFK Revisited, The Putin Interviews), Lauren Greenfeld... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CEST
CSP Stage Weilova 1144/2, 102 00 Praha 10-Hostivař, Česko
  Life of Composer

11:15am CEST

Life of Composer 3 - AI in the Music Industry: The Business Perspective
Saturday April 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:10pm CEST
CSP Stage
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the music industry from the inside in this Life of a Composer discussion. Featuring music supervisor Jen Malone, Christoph Becker (Constantin Film), and Roman Strejček (OSA), the panel offers insight into how AI is being integrated into real-world workflows. A practical look at how technology is transforming decision-making, production, and collaboration — and what risks it brings for music rights and ownership.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Malone

Jen Malone

Jen Malone is a four-time Emmy Nominated Music Supervisor and head of Black & White Music, an all female full service music supervision company, with over ten years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is known for her contributions to acclaimed projects such as Atlanta... Read More →
avatar for Christoph Becker

Christoph Becker

Christoph Becker is the Managing Director of Constantin Music, Constantin Music Publishing and the soundtrack label Koenigskinder Music, heading all music activities of German film studio Constantin Film. He is behind movies such as Resident Evil, September 5 or Perfume and shows... Read More →
Guest speakers
avatar for Roman Strejček

Roman Strejček

Chairman of the Management Board, OSA
He joined OSA in August 2005 as Head of the Broadcasting and Online Media Department. In 2006, he was elected to the Management Board, and a year later he became its chairman.

Prior to that, he worked at the accounting and auditing firm ÚČ-CONSULT-AUDIT and at the Swedish company Plus Licens, which represented publishing and merchandising rights in Central and Eastern Europe and Scandinavia for television and film productions from studios such as Warne... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:10pm CEST
CSP Stage Weilova 1144/2, 102 00 Praha 10-Hostivař, Česko
  Life of Composer

11:15am CEST

Live Orchestral Recording with Music by Mychael Danna - "Life of Pi"
Saturday April 25, 2026 11:15am - 1:15pm CEST
Recording Studio
Step inside a live recording session of Life of Pi by Mychael Danna, with the composer himself present in the studio. The session will be directed by Conrad Pope and conducted by Chris Egan, bringing the score to life with a full symphony orchestra alongside a world-class creative team. A rare behind-the-scenes look at how music for the screen is truly made.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Michael Smith

Scott Michael Smith

Scott Michael Smith is a two time Grammy award winning Recording Engineer and Mixer based in Los Angeles. Scott's credits include The Revenant, The Handmaid's Tale, Elio, The Gilded Age, amongst others. Scott has had the privilege to work with composers such as Harry Gregson-Williams... Read More →
avatar for Mychael Danna

Mychael Danna

Mychael Danna, a globally respected and award-winning Hollywood music composer. In 2013, he won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his music accompanying Life of Pi, as well as an Emmy Award for the miniseries World Without End. His major films include Moneyball, Little Miss Sunshine... Read More →
avatar for Chris Egan

Chris Egan

Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 11:15am - 1:15pm CEST
Recording Studio Weilova 1144/2, 102 00 Praha 10-Hostivař, Česko
  Recording Workshop, Life of Pie

12:25pm CEST

Life of Composer 4 - The Art of the Film Musical
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:25pm - 1:15pm CEST
CSP Stage
Gain unique insights into the world of film musicals in this Life of a Composer session with John McGrew and Steven Gizicki. Drawing on their extensive experience, they explore how music shapes storytelling, performance, and emotion on screen. A rare opportunity to hear from two leading experts at the intersection of music and film.
Speakers
avatar for John McGrew

John McGrew

John McGrew leads the Music Creative & Production (MCP) team for Netflix Series Animation, where he collaborates with and guides songwriters, composers, and artists working on a massive range of upcoming animated projects. From StoryBots to Devil May Cry to Jentry Chau Vs. The... Read More →
avatar for Steven Gizicki

Steven Gizicki

Two time Grammy-winning, four-time Guild of Music Supervisors Award winner and Emmy-nominated Music Supervisor Steven Gizicki is best known for his work on Damien Chazelle’s musical La La Land.  Steven was awarded a Grammy for his work on the soundtrack album and two prizes fr... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:25pm - 1:15pm CEST
CSP Stage Weilova 1144/2, 102 00 Praha 10-Hostivař, Česko
  Life of Composer

3:00pm CEST

Diane Warren: Relentless
Saturday April 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST
Minorite Monastery - Main Stage powered by PPF Foundation
Join legendary songwriter Diane Warren for an exclusive conversation about her extraordinary career and creative journey. From timeless hits to award-winning songs, she shares insights into the relentless drive behind her music. An intimate look at one of the most influential voices in contemporary songwriting.
Moderators
avatar for Pavlína Horáková

Pavlína Horáková

Moderator, Composers Summit Prague
Czech journalist, presenter, and mezzo-soprano currently hosts the Prostor X podcast for Reflex.cz. Audiences may also recognize her from previous years of the Composers Summit Prague, which she moderated. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music with performance experience at... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Diane Warren

Diane Warren

Diane Warren is one of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters. She has penned nine #1 and thirty-three top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and is tied for having written the most #1 songs as a sole writer in Billboard history. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST
Minorite Monastery - Main Stage powered by PPF Foundation
  Secrets of Scores

4:45pm CEST

Inside the Music Industry: A MUSEXPO Panel
Saturday April 25, 2026 4:45pm - 6:00pm CEST
Minorite Monastery - Main Stage powered by PPF Foundation
Go beyond composing and step into the wider world of the global music industry in this special panel presented by MUSEXPO. Led by Sat Bisla, leading music supervisors and industry professionals—including Steven Gizicki, Dave Jordan, Justine von Winterfeldt, and Jen Malone—share insights into how the industry truly operates, from creative collaboration to decision-making at the highest level. This session offers composers a rare opportunity to better understand the ecosystem behind the music and how to navigate it.
Moderators
avatar for Sat Bisla

Sat Bisla

Sat Bisla is a highly influential figure in the global music industry, with over four decades of experience. He has worked with labels such as some of the most important music and media companies in the world, and supported artists like Coldplay, Adele, Muse, Katy Perry, and many... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Steven Gizicki

Steven Gizicki

Two time Grammy-winning, four-time Guild of Music Supervisors Award winner and Emmy-nominated Music Supervisor Steven Gizicki is best known for his work on Damien Chazelle’s musical La La Land.  Steven was awarded a Grammy for his work on the soundtrack album and two prizes fr... Read More →
avatar for Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Format Entertainment and one of Hollywood’s top music supervisors, known for his work on blockbuster film franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, or Avengers. As the top-grossing music supervisor in film history, Dave has overseen... Read More →
avatar for Jen Malone

Jen Malone

Jen Malone is a four-time Emmy Nominated Music Supervisor and head of Black & White Music, an all female full service music supervision company, with over ten years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is known for her contributions to acclaimed projects such as Atlanta... Read More →
avatar for Justine von Winterfeldt

Justine von Winterfeldt

Justine von Winterfeldt is Head of Music Supervision at Format Entertainment, overseeing music for hit series like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Hawkeye. She has worked on diverse genres, from comedies like Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin to dramas like The Rookie... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 4:45pm - 6:00pm CEST
Minorite Monastery - Main Stage powered by PPF Foundation
  Musexpo talk

8:00pm CEST

An Original Concert of Music from Stranger Things
Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST
Nová Spirála
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To attend this event, you must have a standard concert ticket.
This event is not included in either the Active or Passive Accreditation.

A unique evening unlike anything else in Prague!
The phenomenal soundtrack to the series Stranger Things will come to life in an exclusive concert performance—just as Netflix releases the new season of this cult hit. The legendary composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein will perform in person and present a special audiovisual show prepared exclusively for the Prague audience. The iconic synthetic tones have defined the 1980s and continue to thrill fans around the world to this day.
The only concert that will draw attendees right into the world of Hawkins – and beyond, into the Upside Down itself!

Speakers
avatar for Kyle Dixon

Kyle Dixon

Kyle Dixon is an American composer and Emmy winner for the music of Stranger Things. Recent work also includes  Perdidos En La Noche & El Hoyo En La Cerca.
avatar for Michael Stein
Saturday April 25, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST
Nová Spirála Výstaviště 170/00, 170 00 Praha 7-Bubeneč, Česko
  Concert STRANGER THINGS
 

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