Jean-Bernard Levy, the boss of Universal Music Group's parent company Vivendi, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for next year's MidemNet, the digitally focused part of the European music industry's annual South of France jolly... oh, I mean important networking and showcasing convention, MIDEM. He is expected to discuss how his company's music operations are developing and exploring new business models that capitalise on their music assets in the digital age.
Confirming Levy as a keynote speaker, MIDEM director Dominique Leguern told reporters: "Vivendi is currently testing numerous new economic models with success within its activities linked to music. The group is at the forefront in terms of convergence and utilisation of technologies".
MIDEM 2008 will take place from 27-31 Jan at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.