ADE Pro 2026 program complete!

Armin van Buuren joins Music & Machines

Armin van Buuren joins Jean-Michel Jarre, Lady Starlight and JakoJako for ‘Music & Machines: A Conversation Between Artists from Different Generations’. With a career spanning over three decades, Van Buuren brings another generation of electronic music into the conversation. Most recently, he explored a different side of his work with ‘Piano’, his first-ever acoustic album. Together, the four artists explore how their relationship with technology has evolved and what that means for the future of electronic music.

DJ Mag In Conversation: Octo Octa and DVS1

DJ Mag In Conversation returns to ADE Pro, this time bringing Octo Octa and DVS1 together. Both artists have built careers rooted in a deep connection to the dancefloor, while developing distinct practices that reach far beyond the booth. From their work as DJs and producers to the platforms and communities they have built around their art, the two meet at ADE Pro for a conversation reflecting on their respective paths through electronic music.

How to Become an Independent Powerhouse with Mau P

Mau P joins ADE Pro to reflect on his rapid rise from breakout artist to global headliner. Since ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’ put his new project firmly on the map in 2022, he has built a career that reaches from major festival stages and international residencies to his own BADDEST BEHAVIOUR shows and record label. At ADE Pro, he shares his perspective on building an independent path in today’s electronic music landscape, together with Aloki Batra, CEO of The Pacha Group (Pacha Ibiza nightclub). His manager, Julius Leuftink and label manager Jelle Keizer of Baddest Behaviour Records.

Afrojack x MIND Us: Mental Growth Behind the Music

What really happens behind the music? Afrojack and MIND Us come together during ADE 2026 for an open conversation about mental growth and well being in the music industry with several fellow artists. Joining them are Jodani, who changed his artistic direction while navigating the pressures of the industry, and Dutch DJ duo Lucas & Steve, whose career has taken them from a small studio in Maastricht to major international stages. From pressure and expectations to balance and well being; this session provides an honest insight about how to stay healthy in an industry that never sleeps.

A Fireside Chat: Max Cooper on How to Build Immersive Experiences

Max Cooper joins ADE Pro for a fireside chat exploring the creative process behind his immersive experiences. With a PhD in Computational Biology, his work moves between music, science and art through audiovisual performances, installations and film. His collaborations span scientists, architects, coders, designers and visual artists, as well as projects with Zaha Hadid Architects, Dolby, Abbey Road and more.

The Shrinking Gatekeep - A Conversation Between Artists with HoneyLuv

HoneyLuv joins ADE Pro following a rapid rise through the international house scene. Alongside her career as a DJ and producer, she is building 4 Tha Luv, an ecosystem that brings together a record label, events and a wider creative community, with a focus on championing Black, female and LGBTQ+ talent in dance music. At ADE Pro, HoneyLuv brings her experience to a conversation about how the traditional gatekeepers of dance music are changing, and how artists today are creating their own pathways, building communities, platforms and opportunities on their own terms.

The final program brings even more artist perspectives to ADE Pro:

• Sam Feldt joins Tinie Tempahfor a conversation on the music industry as investor
• while Joseph Capriati returns for Demolition XXIX.
• Reinier Zonneveld explores his relationship with AI
• Sofiya Nzaureflects on the global rise of ‘Mwaki
  
• Culture and Ownership: A Conversation with Cruel Santino
• Sven Marquardt presents his work as a photographer
• DJ Scratch joins the ADE Pro Saturday program.

30 Years of Dance: Helix Records' Patrick Moxey, Spotify's Ronny Ho, and Pete Tong on Artist Development

Spanning three decades of electronic music evolution, 30 Years of Dance: The Past, Present and Future of Artist Development traces how icons are built and broken. Industry visionary Patrick Moxey (Founder & President of Helix Records and Payday Publishing), global tastemaker Pete Tong, and Spotify Head of Dance & Electronic Ronny Ho come together to evaluate the shifting mechanics of longevity, crossover hits, and artist independence. Drawing on decades of breaking legendary talent, from early underground culture to streaming-era dominance, the panel dissects what sustainable artist development demands today.

NVIDIA: Real-World AI on the Platforms and in the Studio

As AI shifts from futuristic discussion to concrete infrastructure, Shari Reich (Global Head of Audio & Music, Developer Relations at NVIDIA) joins ADE Pro for two sessions. In 'AI Platforms Roundtable: Setting the Terms', Reich joins Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier and other platform leaders to explore what a workable, licensed settlement could look like in practice. In 'NVIDIA: What Building Together Actually Looks Like', she explores how AI can unlock new possibilities around the IP rights holders already own and control. With NVIDIA’s work with UMG providing real-world context, she looks at how AI can enable new forms of creativity, engagement and innovation while keeping artists, rights holders and the value of their IP at the center.

Spotify Insider Knowledge: Connecting Local Scenes to the Global Dancefloor

How do regional club sounds evolve into global movements? Spotify’s Essential Insider Knowledge session brings together Ronny Ho (Head of Dance & Electronic and US Programming Lead), Ben Patashnik (Head of Editorial for UK, IE & NL), Mark Abou Jaoude (Head of Music, MENAT+) and Phiona Okumu (Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa). Together, they explore how Spotify’s global teams connect emerging local movements with audiences around the world.

Suno: Where Dancefloor Instinct Meets Frontier AI

The music landscape and technology continuously evolve alongside each other, from electronic instruments to digital workstations, and from streaming to the rapid developments in AI that present another critical turning point. As the place for industry discussions at this level, ADE Pro examines the impact of new technology on an ever-shifting music scene. Suno Chief Music Officer Paul Sinclair and house music legend Todd Terry join our Insider Knowledge series for an in-depth session on the realities, challenges and hard questions surrounding AI in music.

The State of the Live Industry: One Year On

Sziget CEO Tamás Kádár joins ADE Pro for ‘The State of the Live Industry: One Year On’, bringing his perspective to the ongoing conversation around the state of the global live sector.

Meet the music experts

• Event Organisers and Promoters
• Agents
• Labels & A&Rs
• Managers
• Publishers

Highlights include AEG Events, UTA, Anna Agency, WME, David Lewis, Sony Music, Universal Music Group, fabric, STMPD RCRDS, Monstercat, Believe, Kompass Music Group, Purple Wall, and Warner Chappell Music

Meet the tech experts

• AI Players
• DSPs
• Startups

Highlights include UnitedMasters, Bandcamp, Beatport, LANDR, AWAL, Twitch, YouTube Music, Abbey Road, The Orchard