SK Sharma, formerly the Chief Analytics and AI Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), overseeing analytics and AI initiatives. UMG represents many of the top musical artists in the world, including Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Coldplay, and Atlanta's own Lil Yachty and Gucci Mane.

Beginning his career in therapeutic drug design, SK earned a PhD in Biophysical Chemistry from Caltech. His diverse professional journey includes roles as an investment banker, tech investor, and professor, alongside numerous issued patents. He is a sought-after speaker on AI marketing science, theoretical chemical physics, computational biophysics, and therapeutics. Notably, SK is also an accomplished drummer.

In 2016, SK joined Ingrooves, a music marketing and distribution service, leading their AI and analytics efforts. Following UMG's acquisition of Ingrooves in 2019, SK assumed the role of Chief Analytics & AI Officer at UMG.

Join us for a conversation with SK as we explore how AI and data analytics drive positive change in the music industry and beyond.