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ADE Pro 2026: Electronic Music's Future Unpacked
25 Jun
Summary
- ADE Pro 2026 features new speakers like Josh Baker and Mochakk.
- Conference themes include market consolidation and big tech relations.
- Brazil, MENA, and sub-Saharan Africa are key growth regions.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) Pro conference, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, has announced an expanded lineup of speakers. Electronic music pioneers Jean-Michel Jarre, who will serve as Guest of Honor, alongside artists like Mochakk and Josh Baker, are among the latest additions. The conference is scheduled to take place in Amsterdam from October 21-25.
The program will delve into critical industry themes such as market consolidation, the future of independent music companies, and rebuilding relationships with big tech. This year's event places a significant spotlight on Brazil, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and sub-Saharan Africa as vital growth regions for electronic music.
Discussions will also explore how artists are diversifying their careers through labels and educational platforms, and unpack the dynamics of long-standing partnerships within the independent music sector. Orbital's Paul Hartnoll is set to participate in a panel on sampling ethics, coinciding with the anniversary of Orbital's influential album 'In Sides'.
