23/10

Pitch & Produce Your Party!

Conference

Line-up

Maria Sanchez Garcia (PAARD, NL) / Sophie Kemperman (Head of Program, Skatecafe, NL) / Steven van Lummel (Co-Founder & Creative Director, PIP, NL)

Date

Thu, Oct 23, 2025
12:00 - 13:00

Location

The Loft Stage at Westergas | Polonceaukade 12, Amsterdam

Interests

(Live) Events / Lab 〰 Industry / ADE Lab / Contests & Pitches

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Pitch & Produce Your Party!

Speakers: Sophie Kemperman (Head of program, Skatecafe), Maria Sanchez Garcia (Music Programmer, PAARD & Into The Great Wide Open)
Moderator: Steven van Lummel (Co-Founder and Creative Director, PIP)

Level: Foundation

Got an idea for a party the world needs to see? This is your chance to bring it to life. In this special session at ADE Lab, young and aspiring promoters are invited to pitch their concepts directly to a panel of professionals from Amsterdam’s iconic club Skatecafe, hosted by PIP Den Haag its own Steven van Lummel.

Submit your draft idea via this link before Sunday, October 19. From these submissions, four concepts that spark curiosity will be invited to pitch in person on the Thursday of ADE Lab. You will have the chance to share your vision, receive constructive feedback and learn what makes an idea stand out in the city’s vibrant nightlife. And the most exciting part: the concept with the most potential will be selected to become reality at Skatecafe Amsterdam at the Dick&Dick/1900 stages on a to-be-scheduled Thursday night in 2026.

Not selected or submission closed? Make sure to still be a part of the session! For valuable inspiration as a future promoter, and as one lucky wildcard will be picked from the audience and get the chance to pitch their concept on the spot!

Whether you already have a fully fledged plan or just a spark of inspiration, take this opportunity to get to know the players of Dutch nightlife and test your ideas, and take the first steps toward producing a party of your own!

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Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!

Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!

Are you an (aspiring) producer, DJ, musician, visual artist, creator or all-round electronic music enthusiast, and are you keen to learn more about your field and industry? Good news: ADE Lab returns with a program full of activities and experiences focused on the entire spectrum of creative disciplines in electronic music to help you push your music career forward.

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Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!

Info / tickets

Conference FAQ

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 9.000 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 200 of Amsterdam’s finest music and nightlife spaces — with 2.500+ artists performing at 1.000+ events during five days and nights.

* Limited capacity at high-demand venues – read more at our FAQ.

✓ Receive the official ADE 2025 Bag

Your ADE Pro Pass comes with the limited edition ADE 2025 Bag, an ADE Pro Pass exclusive included with your ticket.