Meet the Experts of Sustainability & Social Change
Conference
Line-up
Alice Pelly (EarthPercent, GB) / Daan Stigter (Lab Vlieland, NL) / Eli Goldstein (DJs 4 Climate Action, US) / Friso Visser (Brain Fuel, NL) / Leonie Boon (Green Events, NL) / Maartje Nelissen (Plant FWD, NL) / Manon Houyet (European Space Agency (ESA), BE) / Mark Stoevelaar (City of Amsterdam, NL) / Monique Verhoeven (MTD, NL) / Natascha Kooiman (The Consious Office, NL) / Nika Brunet Milunovic (Calm Nest Collective, AT) / Olaf Boswijk (Valley of the Possible, NL) / Peter Scheer (Nijhuis Saur Industries, NL) / Rabia Alibaks (Amnesty International, NL) / Syed Jazib Ali (Mudland, NL) / Thomas Scheele (VibeLab, DE) / Tom van Wijk (Innofest, NL) / Tristan Hunt (Music Industry ADHD Coach, GB)
Meet the Experts of Sustainability & Social Change
Speakers: 15 industry experts on sustainability and social change
15 experts. 5 rounds. 1 hour to have the conversations you won’t find anywhere else. This speed-dating format is your chance to connect directly with the thinkers and doers reshaping our field. Limited seats, maximum access: come early, ask bold questions, leave with ideas and contacts that can help you take the first or next impactful step.
Join these experts for five rounds of speed dates on your theme of interest:
Sustainability
Resources & Circular Materials: Leonie Boon (Green Events)
Water Management: Monique Verhoeven (MTD)
Travel & Transport: Daan Stigter (Into the Great Wide Open)
Food & Behaviour Change: Maartje Nelissen (Plant FWD)
Innovation
Smart Government Collaborations: Mark Stoevelaar (City of Amsterdam)
Impact Innovation & Testing: Tom van Wijk (Innofest)
Space & Sustainability: Manon Houyet (European Space Agency)
Water Technologies: Peter Scheer (Nijhaus Saur Industries)
Research & Advocacy
Human Rights: Rabia Alibaks (Amnesty International)
Climate Justice: Syed Jazib Ali (Mudland)
Inclusive Nightlife & Research: Thomas Scheele (Vibelab)
Climate Action for Labels & Artists: Eli Goldstein (DJs For Climate Action)
Impact Partnerships & Fundraising: Alice Pelly (EarthPercent)
Culture & Inclusivity
Creativity & Intuition: Olaf Boswijk (Valley of the Possible)
Mindful Organisations: Natascha Kooiman (The Conscious Office)
Sensory-friendly Spaces: Nika Brunet Milunovic (Calm Nest Collective)
Neurodiversity: Tristan Hunt (Music Industry ADHD Coach)
Who is this program for?
Please note that this program has limited spots available and is specifically designed for professionals in the field. Attendants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to make sure you have a place at one or more of the expert rounds. This speed-dating session is presented by ADE Green, and can be accessed with an ADE Pro Pass or ADE Green Day Pass.
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.
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
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