ADE Pro Expands 30th Anniversary Conference With New Speaker Wave

Amsterdam Dance Event has expanded the programme for its 30th anniversary ADE Pro conference, announcing another wave of speakers that further strengthens this year's focus on the future of electronic music, artist independence and emerging global scenes.

Among the latest additions are Mochakk, Solarce Brothers, Josh Baker, SPFDJ, Orbital's Paul Hartnoll, Ed Banger founder Pedro Winter (Busy P), Gideon Berger and Sarah Williams, joining a programme that already includes Jean-Michel Jarre as Guest of Honour alongside previously announced speakers Mosimann, Novah and LYZZA.

Access to the ADE Pro Conference and networking program is available with an ADE Pro Pass, now still available at Early Bird rate.

Rather than simply reflecting on three decades of dance music culture, this year's conference is looking firmly ahead. ADE Pro 2026 is built around three central themes: the future of independent music in an increasingly consolidated industry, the evolving relationship between artists and major technology platforms, and how collective action can help shape electronic music's next chapter.

Several of the newly announced sessions directly reflect those discussions. Josh Baker will explore the growing role of artists as entrepreneurs, examining how DJs and producers are increasingly building businesses beyond music through labels, events and education. Meanwhile, Paul Hartnoll will take part in a discussion exploring sampling, consent and cultural ownership, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Orbital's landmark album In Sides.

The expanded programme also continues ADE's emphasis on emerging regional scenes. Brazil remains one of this year's key focus territories, with Mochakk and Solarce Brothers joining wider conversations about the country's rapidly growing influence on the global electronic music landscape.

Elsewhere, Pedro Winter and Because Music founder Emmanuel de Buretel will reflect on two decades of collaboration and what independent music businesses need to remain competitive, while Gideon Berger, Sarah Williams and Matt Black will discuss the role music communities can play in driving wider social change.

Taking place from 21st to 25th October, the 30th edition of ADE Pro once again positions itself as one of the electronic music industry's leading forums for discussion, networking and debate, bringing together artists, executives and innovators to examine where dance music goes next.