ADE Pro
The ultimate business and inspiration gathering for electronic music. | 4 days of conference spread across various locations.
ADE's conference program is the ultimate business and inspiration platform for the global electronic music industry, featuring dedicated programming for music professionals, aspiring DJs/producers and musicians, tech start-ups, brand- and marketing managers and much more.
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ADE Pro - Highlighted Speakers
Rediscover some of the previous editions' ADE Pro conference speakers to get a taste of what to expect in 2025.
Get up close and connect
Make meaningful connections with top minds in the industry. Check the agents, organizers & promotors and record labels that were part of ADE Pro 2024:
From meeting top company agents from Armada Music, WME, UTA, CAA and Primary and Wasserman to organisers & promoters such as Awakenings, Intercell, Loveland, Insomniac Europe, AMF, DGTL, Shelter, BonBon, AVA, E&A events, Thuishaven, Zeezout, and Making Waves. Develop your knowledge with leading record labels such as Helix Records, b:electronic, Get Physical, BumaStemra and Sena.
Get up close and connect
Make meaningful connections with top minds in the industry. Check the agents, organizers & promotors and record labels that were part of ADE Pro 2024:
From meeting top company agents from Armada Music, WME, UTA, CAA and Primary and Wasserman to organisers & promoters such as Awakenings, Intercell, Loveland, Insomniac Europe, AMF, DGTL, Shelter, BonBon, AVA, E&A events, Thuishaven, Zeezout, and Making Waves. Develop your knowledge with leading record labels such as Helix Records, b:electronic, Get Physical, BumaStemra and Sena.
In addition to the conference program, your ADE Pro Pass includes a treasure chest of networking opportunities. Throughout the official venues including Felix Meritis, the Andaz Hotel and the Pulitzer Hotel, the three-day conference offers networking opportunities, hubs and more.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
Specialist tracks of ADE Pro
Get the ultimate ADE experience: Full access to all conference tracks, networking events & hubs, all 1.000+ Festival events and much more. Learn more about ADE Pro.
The ADE Pro Pass includes all other tickets.
The ADE Pro Pass grants access to the complete ADE program, including all five days and nights.
Explore 1.000+ events across 200+ venues throughout Amsterdam with the ADE Pro Pass, including all conference tracks and festival events.
ADE 2024 takes place from October 22—26, 2025.
Full access to all ADE Pro Conference tracks: ADE Pro, ADE Green, ADE Beats, BMIM and more.
Attend the four-day conference program at Felix Meritis and all other official ADE venues, including featured keynotes, new special performances exclusive to Pro Pass holders, and much more.
Your ADE Pro Pass also grants full access to the complete ADE Lab program.
Join all networking events and matchmaking sessions, and get full access to all official ADE Business Hubs.
Your ADE Pro Pass also grants year-round access to the online ADE Pro database where you can find and contact all other participating professionals and companies.
Access to the full ADE Festival* and ADE Arts & Culture* program: explore 1.000+ events across 200+ venues in Amsterdam.
New: vastly improved Festival access experience for Pro Pass holders. Learn more.
* limited capacity at high-demand venues.
✓ New: vastly improved Festival access experience for Pro Pass holders. Learn more.
✓ Watch ADE Conference 2024 On Demand: Get online access to 20+ ADE Pro and ADE Lab sessions.
✓ Join numerous networking drinks and events at all official ADE venues included with your ADE Pro Pass
✓ Year-round access to the online ADE Pro database where you can find and contact all other participating professionals and companies.
✓ Create your own professional profile page and showcase your brand or business to all other attendees
✓ Receive the official ADE 2025 Bag
✓ The ADE Pro Pass includes all other possible tickets such as ADE Lab, ADE Beats, ADE Green, ADE x BMIM and more
ADE Pro Pass Benefits
✓ 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.
Not yet feeling ready to take a deep dive in the electronic music business? Check out if the ADE Lab conference is more up your street.
Read more about ADE Lab
Not yet feeling ready to take a deep dive in the electronic music business? Check out if the ADE Lab conference is more up your street.
Read more about ADE Lab
ADE Pro — Last year's program updates
ADE completes its Conference program with KI/KI, Duncan Stutterheim and live performances by Tati au Miel, machìna x Roelof Knol, and more
Thursday, 10 October 2024
ADE Green 2024: Building climate justice spaces in the music industry
Thursday, 10 October 2024
ADE Beats' program unwrapped
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
ADE Green 2024: Full Program in One Glance
Sunday, 06 October 2024
HOMECOMING's ADE 2024 program comes home
Saturday, 05 October 2024
Buma Music In Motion reveals its ADE Pro Conference program
Monday, 30 September 2024
ADE Pro adds Amelie Lens x Charlotte de Witte, Marlon Hoffstadt, Reinier Zonneveld, and Kölsch to Conference
Thursday, 26 September 2024
Epic Games, Meta, and Twitch confirmed for ADE Pro
Monday, 23 September 2024
Learn from the experts of SoundCloud at ADE’24 and build a lasting music career
Friday, 20 September 2024
Tomorrowland founder joins ADE Pro for exclusive Keynote Panel
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
ADE Green: What you need to know about CSRD in the music industry
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Believe is empowering independent artists to thrive through its brands Tunecore and imprints like b:electronic and All Night Long
Saturday, 07 September 2024
10 Years of ADE Green: A Decade of Transforming the Music Industry
Wednesday, 04 September 2024
ADE Pro confirms SoundCloud CEO x Mau P, Bandcamp, TuneCore and more for independent success
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Learn all about harder styles at ADE Pro with Indira Paganotto & Sara Landry
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
ADE Pro announces top minds at EMPIRE, Spotify, Believe, SoundCloud, alongside Chris Stussy, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Miss Monique and more
Thursday, 27 June 2024
The upgraded pros of your Pro Pass
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Navigating business opportunities at ADE Pro 2024
Thursday, 16 May 2024
FAQ
ADE's conference program is the ultimate business and inspiration platform for the global electronic music industry, featuring dedicated programming for music professionals, aspiring DJs/producers and musicians, tech start-ups, brand- and marketing managers and much more.
Want to learn top-level strategies and key insights from industry leaders while expanding your network of other professionals? Make sure to visit ADE Pro.
If you're just starting your music journey (welcome!), want to enjoy hands on masterclasses, studio sessions, the newest gear and can't wait for the right person to listen to your demo? Don't miss out on the four days of ADE Lab.
✓ 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.
The ADE Pro Conference program is divided over 3 locations:
- Felix Meritis- ADE Pro Program
Entrance: Keizersgracht 324, 1016 EZ Amsterdam
- Andaz Hotel - ADE Business Hub
ADE entrance: Keizersgracht 440, 1016 GD Amsterdam
- Pulitzer Hotel - ADE Matchmaking Hub
ADE entrance: Keizersgracht 224, 1016 DZ Amsterdam
You can read more about the accessibility of the ADE Conference Program and the Info & Ticket Desk locations on this page.
Note that the ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program are out-of-home productions, meaning that these events are organized by external organizations. Therefore, the accessibility of these events is not determined by ADE. Please contact the individual events organizations for more information on their accessibility.
If you have other accessibility requests or requirements that are not covered on this page, please contact [email protected] and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.
Feel free to contact us by e-mail or phone:
+ E-mail: [email protected]
+ Phone: 0031 (0)20 247 07 07