A Deep Dive into Kompakt’s Winning Formula
Conference
A Deep Dive into Kompakt’s Winning Formula
Speaker: Michael Mayer (Owner, Kompakt)
Moderator: Lorne Padman
To mark the 500th release from the iconic German label, Kompakt co-founder Michael Mayer will be opening up about how the company has survived and thrived in the electronic scene since 1998. He'll be revealing how Kompakt stays ahead of the curve, how it reads the market and how its A&R policies have meant that it constantly sets dancefloor trends rather than following them.
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ADE Pro is the ultimate business and inspiration gathering for the electronic music industry. The four-day conference returns to live action at our iconic home base Felix Meritis and features dedicated programming at the forefront of our industry. In addition, ADE will also continue to host conference programs dedicated to young creators and aspiring professionals.
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✓ Join dedicated networking events and sessions
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