ADE Pro Confirms New Wave of Speakers for 2025 Conference

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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled the next wave of speakers for its 2025 ADE Pro Conference, scheduled to take place from October 22–26. This year’s edition promises in-depth discussions, expert masterclasses, and a fresh perspective on the trends shaping global electronic music.

Joining previously announced names like Chris Liebing, Luke Slater, Eris Drew, Modeselektor, Vintage Culture, and Skepta are festival directors, artists, and curators pushing boundaries across the scene. Google DeepMind, SoundCloud, and COLORSxSTUDIOS will also bring their expertise to the programme.

Global festivals will be a key topic this year. Tomorrowland Brasil’s Festival Director, Mario Sergio Albuquerque Filho, will share insights into the brand’s international expansion and its rapid rise in Brazil. Amsterdam duo ANOTR will team up with their No Art and SONA Worldwide teams to discuss the transformation of intimate local parties into a global lifestyle brand. At the same time, Keinemusik CEO Daniel Rérat will share the story of building one of electronic music’s most recognisable collectives.

Nicole Moudaber brings her unique perspective as a DJ, producer, and label founder, reflecting on the rise of the MENA region and her role in shaping Beirut’s club culture. Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal, alongside Spanish producer Digital 21, will explore the intersection of band culture and electronic production. Scuba will also share insights from his journey as a pioneering artist and head of Hotflush Recordings, a label renowned for driving innovation in bass and techno.

The lineup continues with Amsterdam-based DJ and curator Coco Maria, who will join Bandcamp’s Essential Insider Knowledge session to discuss monetisation strategies for artists. Meanwhile, Kompakt co-founder Michael Mayer will reflect on four decades of shaping electronic music through DJing, production, and curation.

ADE Pro’s popular Meet the Pros sessions return, offering direct networking opportunities with managers, agents, and promoters from WME, MAC Artists, DECIBL, Coral Agency, Lab 54, and more.

ADE Pro Passes are available now at a discounted rate for a limited time via amsterdam-dance-event.nl.