Audiomack | Africa’s Streaming Boom: A Global Strategy
Conference
Audiomack | Africa’s Streaming Boom: A Global Strategy
Speakers: DBN Gogo (Artist), Gigi LaMayne (Artist), David Ponte (Co-founder & CMO, Audiomack), Felix de Jong (Marketing & Curation Manager)
Moderator: Carmen Hogg
A deep dive into how the booming African streaming economy has created opportunities for artists on the continent and how it is breaking down barrieres and opening borders to collaborations on a global scale. In this rapidly growing music industry economy, artists have a plethora of tools to use, connect and get ahead of the game. Music streaming platform Audiomack is massively present on the African continent and plays an essential role in uncovering and helping to push new urgent artists, sounds and scenes from the continent to the globe. In this talk Audiomack’s David Ponte, Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder, and Felix de Jong, Senior Marketing Manager and Head of Electronic, are joined by two inspiring and acclaimed artists from South Africa, DJ and music producer DBN Gogo and lauded independent Hip-Hop artist Gigi LaMayne, who have been making impact on streaming, expanding greatly on their succeful careers by linking up with markets and artists both on the continent and abroad.
Conference FAQ
The ADE Pro Pass provides access to our complete conference program. As well as:
+ Year round access to ADE Pro's networking platform & database
+ Join dedicated networking events and sessions
+ Access to all official ADE Business Hubs
+ Access to the complete festival program (limited capacity at venues)
+ Access to the Arts & Culture program (limited capacity at venues)
+ Receive the official ADE bag
Separate tickets for ADE Lab and ADE Green will become available on our ticket page closer to the date of ADE
We do not sell ADE Conference only or Day Passes. The only way to get access to the ADE Pro Conference is the ADE Pro Pass.
Tickets for the specialist sessions, such as ADE Lab and ADE Green can be found on the ticket page closer to the date of ADE 2026.
✓ Valid all five days
ADE Pro conference takes place from Wednesday through Saturday, but the ADE Pro Pass benefits go well beyond those four days. The ticket grants access to ADE’s full offering, including all conference programs as well as all ADE Festival and Arts & Culture events* — read on below to get an impression of everything included with your ADE Pro Pass.
✓ Full access to all conference keynotes, panels and locations
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.
✓ Year round access to ADE Pro's networking platform & database
Get a head start on connecting with fellow music professionals and companies with the ADE Pro networking database, available throughout the year. The online networking tool enables you to find and connect with all ADE Pro delegates, showcase your business with a dedicated profile page, plan meetings during ADE and much more. Over 50.000 messages are being sent on the platform yearly, with new professional connections being made on the regular.
✓ Join dedicated networking events and sessions
With over 11.000 music professionals from around the globe gathering in Amsterdam, you’re almost guaranteed to find who you need. An abundance of networking events and opportunities with fellow ADE delegates and industry leaders provides an advantageous base for dealmaking and career advancement.
✓ Access to all official Business Hubs
Whether you’re planning a meeting with fellow delegates, looking for a comfortable spot to work or simply want to hang out between conference events, your ADE Pro Pass grants access to all of ADE’s official Business Hubs.
✓ Access to the complete ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program*
With the entirety of ADE Festival and ADE Arts & Culture accessible with the ADE Pro Pass, your ticket enables you to explore the full spectrum of electronic subgenres in over 300 of Amsterdam’s finest music and nightlife spaces — with 3.300+ artists performing at 1.200+ events during five days and nights.
* Limited capacity at high-demand venues – read more at our FAQ.
✓ Receive the official ADE 2026 Bag
Your ADE Pro Pass comes with the limited edition ADE 2026 Bag, an ADE Pro Pass exclusive included with your ticket.
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
If you want to apply for ADE 2026, you can fill in the form here. If you're interested in contributing to ADE Pro or Lab, whether through a keynote, panel, workshop, or proposal for a relevant speaker or topic, we’re open to ideas with clear focus and industry value.
Related Events
Closed session: Smart Collaborations for the City of Tomorrow - presented by City of Amsterdam
Invite-only Industry Meeting
Who Holds the Power After Dark? | Lessons from London’s Nightlife Taskforce
Nadine Noor (Director & Curator, Pxssy Palace), Sam Spencer (Broadwick Live), Nathanael Williams (Night Time Taskforce), Lutz Leichsenring (VibeLab)
The End of Ticketing (As We Know It)
Joost Aanen (CEO, Eventix / Weeztix), Simon Weber (Co-founder & CEO, Vivenu), Mariano Otero (SVP, Fever + DICE), Ruben Meiland (Chief Product & Technology Officer, TicketSwap)
Joachim Garraud x L-Acoustics DJ — Industry Mixer
Invisible Bias, Audible Impact: How AI in Music Quietly Harms Women’s Artist Careers
Markus Schwarzer (CEO, Cyanite)
YouTube | Essential Insider Knowledge
Sheniece Charway (Head Of Music Culture, Youtube), TxC (Artists)
State of the Live Industry
Steven Braines (Global Head of Events, DEFECTED), Jen Cardini (Artist), Dede Flemming (Founder, The Do LaB), & more speakers
Beyond the Hype: Building a Sustainable Narrative for African Electronic Music
by Homecoming | Carl Craig (Artist), Kitty Amor (Artist), Jackie Queens (Artist), Dare Balogun
Rights Without Borders: Navigating Music Royalties in Emerging Markets
by BumaStemra | Matthew Dicks (MDL Beast), Erik de Roo (BumaStemra), Akotchayé Okio (SACEM), Babek Arjang Far (Founder, Harmonite Group), Chrispine Obala (Managing Director, Sol Generation Publishing Limited), Rufy Ghazi
The Global IP Debate: Who Owns What, and What Is It Worth?
Kavita Varu (New Media Law, Lawyer), Bindu De Knock (CrossLink Legal), Akinyemi Ayinoluwa (AMELIA SONGS LIMITED), Virginie Berger (AI Expert)