Amelie Lens x Charlotte de Witte

Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte headline the ADE Pro Conference, exclusively opening up about their new-found partnership and future plans for the first time. The two cornerstones of today’s techno scene join forces for a string of unique, collaborative DJ sets, and take visitors of their ADE Pro panel on the journey leading up to this project with them.

Renowned for their commanding stage presence and fearless audacity to push the limits on stage, De Witte and Lens are combining their talents to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans in Belgium, having confirmed a trio of b2b sets at Ghent’s Flanders Expo in January and February of next year. For those who can’t wait – join ADE Pro for an in-depth sneak peek.

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Deep Dive with Marlon Hoffstadt: Behind the Scenes of His First-Ever AV Show and Upcoming Daddycation Project

Another absolute highlight is Marlon Hoffstadt, who joins ADE Pro this year to dive into his boundary-pushing approach that blends techno, trance and eurodance. Also known as DJ Daddy Trance, it's safe to say that Marlon has redefined modern club culture. With his highly anticipated album 'Daddycation' set to release just before ADE, Marlon will also premiere his first-ever AV show on ADE's opening night, an event that has very quickly sold out, marking a significant milestone in his career.

His deep dive at ADE Pro will offer invaluable insights into what makes Marlon's sound so successful and innovative, and how he continues to evolve with his new musical projects.

Reinier Zonneveld In-Depth: Creating His Own Festival, Creating Live with AI

On top of his own ADE spectacle at the AFAS Live with Free Your Mind Festival, Reinier Zonneveld is set to bring his groundbreaking approach to ADE Pro: at the launch of his very own R² Festival this summer, he debuted the world’s first live back-to-back performance with AI. His AI, named R², was meticulously trained on his own music to achieve this feat. At ADE Pro, Zonneveld will explore the creative process behind his ambitious project, the huge potential of integrating AI into live music, and the journey of creating a cutting-edge festival.

Kölsch: In Conversation with Dave Clarke

Join us for a relaxed and informal conversation with Danish DJ/Producer Kölsch, hosted by Dave Clarke. We'll find out how he started his musical career, how being born in the Freetown of Christiana - a hippy nirvana - affected his upbringing, his choices of studio gear, and knowing him, hats. There will also be tales of worldly travels and discussion about some of the productions he has done that please him the most and why.

From Detroit to Durban: The Learnings of 30 Years of Dance Music

This panel discussion with Carl Craig, DESIREE, Chelsea Odufu, and Major League DJz, brings together industry experts and pioneers from Detroit and South Africa to explore the evolution of two influential music genres: Techno and Amapiano. As these genres gain global recognition, it becomes crucial to discuss strategies for amplifying their reach while preserving their cultural heritage and ensuring that the creators retain ownership and traceable roots.

On top of these latest confirmations, ADE previously added superstars Indira Paganotto, Sara Landry, Laurent Garnier and Chris Stussy, as well as Insider Knowledge sessions with TuneCore & Believe and Bandcamp, and many others.

Attend ADE Pro 2024The ADE Pro Pass grants access to the full conference program, alongside networking events, the ADE Festival program and more.