Michael Neely is CEO of Global Music Conference and XS10 Magazine. A veteran music executive, songwriter, author, educator and speaker with more than 41 years in the creative industries, he focuses on responsible AI, creator rights, music publishing, licensing, royalties and artist development. For the past two years, he has volunteered approximately 20 hours per week providing free, beginner-friendly AI education and daily mentoring. He is a recipient of an honorary doctorate.