Composers Summit Prague 2026: Full Schedule

9:00am CEST

Life of Composer 1 - Conducting for Composer

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:55am CEST

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

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

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

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.

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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

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

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

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 →

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

2:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 5 - Musiversal Orchestras - Score Preparation: The Hacks Behind a Successful Recording

Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Small Hall

Masterclass: Score Preparation – The Hacks Behind a Successful Recording

Musiversal Orchestras is an award-winning orchestral production team working with composers, producers, and artists from around the world to bring orchestral music to life. Through collaborations with leading orchestras and recording studios across Europe, the team supports projects ranging from film and television scores to contemporary artist productions.
In this masterclass, the team will share practical insights into score preparation and the key elements behind a successful orchestral recording session. Drawing from hundreds of real recording sessions, the session will explore common mistakes composers make when moving from MIDI mockups to real musicians, and the workflows that help sessions run smoothly.
The masterclass will include real case studies from Musiversal recordings, showing how musical ideas evolve from demos into fully recorded orchestral performances, and how to prepare music for ensembles ranging from chamber groups to full symphony orchestras.
The session will be led by Alex Palmer, Rita Senhor, and Nicole Picazo, members of the Musiversal Orchestras team. Their work has supported numerous international productions and award-recognized projects in film and media music.

Guest speakers

Alex Palmer

Orchestra Producer, Musiversal

Alex Palmer is the Music Producer for Musiversal Orchestras, where he applies a deep mastery of both classical and modern styles to bring complex musical visions to life. An alumnus of the University of Cambridge and Berklee College of Music, Alex is also versatile arranger, composer... Read More →

Nicole Picazo

Head of Production, Musiversal

Nicole Picazo is an award-winning arranger, composer, and music producer specializing in large-scale orchestral productions and high-end recording sessions. As Head of Production at Musiversal Orchestras, she leads the creative direction behind orchestral recordings for artists... Read More →

Rita Senhor

Head of Orchestras, Singer, Songwriter, Musiversal

Rita Senhor, known for her broad experience in high-level session productions, she's been leading high end productions for over seven years as Head of Musiversal Orchestras. Rita has produced hundreds of remote and on-site recordings across the world's major scoring stages, including... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Small Hall 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

2:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 6 - Berklee Valencia: Inside the Music Scoring Program

Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Gallery

Discover what it’s like to study at Berklee Valencia in this special session featuring faculty and students. Joined by current student Tomáš Borl and alumna Zuzana Michlerová, the panel offers first-hand insight into the program and its real-world impact. A unique opportunity to explore how one of the world’s leading music schools prepares the next generation of composers.

Speakers

Alfons Conde

Alfons Conde is a Barcelona-born composer. His career spans composition for audiovisual media, orchestral and chamber works, as well as collaborations as an orchestrator and arranger on international productions. His music has been performed by prestigious ensembles, and he has received... Read More →

Guest speakers

Tomáš Borl

Composer • Orchestrator • Arranger

TOMÁŠ BORL is a composer and orchestrator currently completing his Master’s in Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games at the Berklee College of Music Valencia. He began his musical journey at an early age as a young pianist. He later studied composition at the Academy o... Read More →

Zuzana Michlerová

Czech composer and Berklee alumna specializing in acoustic scores and orchestration. Her credits include PAW Patrol, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Whitney Houston. A finalist for the SABAM Award, she has recorded at Abbey Road and Synchron Stage, blending opera with film and... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Gallery 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

3:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 7 - Inside of Songwriting

Sunday April 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Small Hall

This session follows the journey of a song created for film or television, from concept to final placement. A practical look at the creative process behind a successful sync.

Speakers

DJ Cheapshot

Cheapshot stands at the intersection of creative innovation and intellectual leadership, making a powerful impact both in the world of entertainment. As a seasoned music producer and television composer, his work has elevated some of the most influential film, television, and commercial... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Small Hall 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

3:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 8 - Star Music Supervisor Advise in your career – Career, Craft, and the Long Game - presented by BMI

Sunday April 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Gallery

In this special Life of a Composer session, Tracy McKnight invites composers into an open, candid conversation about building a creative life in an ever‑changing global industry. Framed as an “Ask Me Anything,” this hour‑long discussion creates space for honest questions around career paths, creative identity, collaboration, decision‑making, and longevity.

Drawing on real‑world experience across film, television, and visual media, the conversation will explore patterns that shape sustainable composer careers—what tends to matter over time, what often distracts, and how composers can navigate change without losing clarity of voice. From early‑career uncertainty to long‑term evolution, this session is designed for composers at all stages working across European, U.S., and international markets.

An unscripted, reflective exchange focused not on formulas, but on perspective, context, and the long game of a life in music.

Speakers

Tracy McKnight

Tracy McKnight is Vice President, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media at BMI. Beyond leading the day-to-day functions of BMI's Film, TV & Visual Media department, McKnight helps identify and sign new affiliates, nurtures relationships with existing affiliates, and develops programs... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Gallery 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

4:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 10 - The Composer’s Guide to Music Publishing & Sync Opportunities

Sunday April 26, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Gallery

In this masterclass, composers explore music publishing and sync opportunities. The session offers insight into how music is placed in film, TV, and media, and how publishing supports a sustainable career.

Guest speakers

Jon Andrew Campbell

With a career that spans over 25 years in the global music industry, Andrew Campbell has consistently been at the forefront of music publishing, promotion, and strategy. His professional journey has included senior executive roles at leading labels and distributors such as Sony Music... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Gallery 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

4:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 9 - Scoring Interactive Film: The Run

Sunday April 26, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Small Hall

An inside look at scoring the interactive film The Run. This talk explores the creative and technical challenges of adapting traditional film scoring to a format where the story branches into many directions, requiring music that adapts while still carrying the emotional storytelling.

Speakers

Glen Gabriel

Sunday April 26, 2026 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Small Hall 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

5:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 11 - Composer Management: Building a Career

Sunday April 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Gallery

In this Life of a Composer session, Jens Lundberg explores the role of management in a composer’s career. The session offers insight into building long-term relationships, navigating opportunities, and developing a sustainable professional path. A practical look at the business side behind a successful composer’s journey.

Speakers

Jens Lundberg

With three decades of industry experience, Jens Lundberg is the founder of Blue Lemon Management. From his base in Stockholm, he utilizes an extensive global network to manage and develop both rising artists and established superstars.

Sunday April 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Gallery 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

Life of Composer

5:00pm CEST

Life of Composer 12 - Sustaining Creativity as a Composer

Sunday April 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST

Atlas Cinema - Small Hall

In this Life of a Composer session, Paul K. Joyce and Tom Howe explores how to sustain creativity over the course of a composer’s career. The discussion focuses on maintaining inspiration, adapting to challenges, and evolving artistically over time. A thoughtful look at balancing creative longevity with professional demands.

Speakers

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 →

Christopher Lennertz

Christopher Lennertz is an acclaimed composer celebrated for his versatile and captivating compositions, from the gritty action of Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ to the lush orchestral melodies in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Medal of Honor’ series. With an Emmy win for Best Original Music... Read More →

Sunday April 26, 2026 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Atlas Cinema - Small Hall 4, Ke Štvanici 371, Karlín, 186 00 Karlín-Praha 8, Česko

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