Launching Music Tech at ADE Pro: Google DeepMind, SoundCloud & more

Thursday, 21 August 2025
ADE Pro is unveiling the latest in Music Tech: leading the launch are Insider Knowledge sessions with Google DeepMind on how AI is reshaping the music industry, SoundCloud on empowering independent artists, and COLORSxSTUDIOS’ Kosta Elchev on artist partnerships, AI and more. In addition, we’ve brought in the founders and CEOs of major tech companies MIDiA, MusicInfra, Human Native AI, LANDR, alongside UnitedMasters, Beatdapp and others.

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Insider Knowledge with Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind’s Director of Product, Jeff Chang, will explore how AI is shaping music-making, production and performance. Through live demos and example tracks, the session offers an inside look at how musicians at Google DeepMind are developing technology to support creative processes, alongside a preview of what might be possible in the near future.

Insider Knowledge with SoundCloud

The artist-first global music platform empowering independent artists

SoundCloud presents an exclusive session at ADE Pro, spotlighting how the platform is helping artists thrive in today’s digital music landscape. As the world’s largest creator-first platform, SoundCloud has been at the forefront of shaping music culture - from pioneering fan-powered royalties to building innovative tools for discovery and community.

With over 400 million tracks from 40+ million artists across 193 countries, SoundCloud is where emerging artists find their sound, hidden gems are discovered, and global music trends take shape in real time. Join us for an inside look at how SoundCloud continues to empower artists, tastemakers, and fans to connect and grow through music.

Insider Knowledge with Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind’s Director of Product, Jeff Chang, will explore how AI is shaping music-making, production and performance. Through live demos and example tracks, the session offers an inside look at how musicians at Google DeepMind are developing technology to support creative processes, alongside a preview of what might be possible in the near future.

Insider Knowledge with SoundCloud

The artist-first global music platform empowering independent artists

SoundCloud presents an exclusive session at ADE Pro, spotlighting how the platform is helping artists thrive in today’s digital music landscape. As the world’s largest creator-first platform, SoundCloud has been at the forefront of shaping music culture - from pioneering fan-powered royalties to building innovative tools for discovery and community.

With over 400 million tracks from 40+ million artists across 193 countries, SoundCloud is where emerging artists find their sound, hidden gems are discovered, and global music trends take shape in real time. Join us for an inside look at how SoundCloud continues to empower artists, tastemakers, and fans to connect and grow through music.

Kosta Elchev | COLORSxSTUDIOS

Kosta Elchev is a true architect of world-class artist partnerships with 15+ years of building brand x artist collaborations. Kosta is the Executive Director for North America & Global Partnerships at COLORSxSTUDIOS, founder of The Department of Culture and Technology, and also represents major artists such as Kaytranada, James Blake, Grimes and Jungle.

In his keynote, he unpacks the long history of artist patronage, from ancient pharaohs to Fortune 500s, offering ADE Pro attendees a compelling framework for building high-impact partnerships that resonate. Find out why major budgets are shifting to artists, and how to make the most of it.


Kosta Elchev x Daouda Leonard


That's not all: together with Daouda Leonard of CreateSafe, Kosta Elchev will also examine how AI and other emerging tools can empower artists to fund, launch, and scale projects without compromising creative vision.

UnitedMasters | Linnea Sundberg

Linnea Sundberg, Vice President of Corporate Development and Head of Partnerships at UnitedMasters, brings her deep expertise in artist services, IP ownership, streaming insights, and strategic growth to the ADE Pro stage. With millions of artists using the game-changing platform, UnitedMasters offers independent artists and labels quality services, distribution and sync opportunities while ensuring creators retain full ownership of their music.

Music x Tech

The best from Music x Tech

Brining you the best opportunities and future-proof strategies from Music x Tech: Mark Mulligan, founder and Managing Director of MIDiA Research, will be joining ADE Pro, alongside the founders and CEOs of businesses like MusicInfra, Human Native AI, LANDR and more.

Building Music’s New Infrastructure: Data, Rights, and the AI Supply Chain

  • ElevenLabs
    Music Product Professional Juliette Rolnick
  • MusicInfra
    CEO Bjorn Lindvall
  • Human Native AI
    CEO James Smith
  • Beatdapp

Rethinking AI Licensing and Artist Remuneration Models

  • Voice-Swap
    Co-Founder Michael Pelczynski
  • LANDR
    Founder & CEO Pascal Pilon
  • AI expert Virginie Berger

Sync's Hi-Tech Future and What It Means for You

  • MAIA Universe
    CEO & Co-Founder David Wille
  • Sizzer
    Founder Sander van Maarschalkerweerd
  • Ringo
    Co-founder & CEO Marcel Alexander Wiebenga

The best from Music x Tech

Brining you the best opportunities and future-proof strategies from Music x Tech: Mark Mulligan, founder and Managing Director of MIDiA Research, will be joining ADE Pro, alongside the founders and CEOs of businesses like MusicInfra, Human Native AI, LANDR and more.

Building Music’s New Infrastructure: Data, Rights, and the AI Supply Chain

  • ElevenLabs
    Music Product Professional Juliette Rolnick
  • MusicInfra
    CEO Bjorn Lindvall
  • Human Native AI
    CEO James Smith
  • Beatdapp

Rethinking AI Licensing and Artist Remuneration Models

  • Voice-Swap
    Co-Founder Michael Pelczynski
  • LANDR
    Founder & CEO Pascal Pilon
  • AI expert Virginie Berger

Sync's Hi-Tech Future and What It Means for You

  • MAIA Universe
    CEO & Co-Founder David Wille
  • Sizzer
    Founder Sander van Maarschalkerweerd
  • Ringo
    Co-founder & CEO Marcel Alexander Wiebenga

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