20 Years of Tomorrowland: How to Rise and Stay on Top
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20 Years of Tomorrowland: How to Rise and Stay on Top
Speaker: Michiel Beers (Founder, Tomorrowland)
As the globally renowned music festival Tomorrowland marks its milestone anniversary, this is your opportunity to delve into the secrets behind its unprecedented success and innovation in the dance music scene.
Join Tomorrowland’s visionary founder, Michiel Beers, as he shares their journey of transforming a local event into one of the world’s largest and most iconic dance festivals. Discover how Tomorrowland has continuously pushed boundaries, embraced cutting-edge technology, and created unforgettable experiences for millions of festival-goers.
Whether you’re a veteran in the industry or an aspiring talent, this keynote offers invaluable strategies, creative insights, and lessons learned from Tomorrowland’s evolution. Gain essential tools to navigate the dynamic world of dance music and make your mark in the industry.
Conference FAQ
ADE PRO
Join us at the Felix Meritis for the full ADE Pro programme. The conference is set to be extended by an additional day, taking place from ADE Wednesday to Saturday. Just down the road the prestigious Andaz Amsterdam by Hyatt Hotels is transformed to a buzzing network & business hub from Wednesday to Friday.
ADE LAB
ADE Lab returns with a four-day programme from ADE Wednesday to Saturday at the Brakke grond and many more venues around the Amsterdam Nes area.
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 and ADE Lab can be found on the ticket page.
✓ Valid all 5 days of ADE
✓ Access to all conference tracks: ADE Pro, Lab, Green, Beats & more
✓ Access to all Network events, matchmakings & Business Hubs
✓ Access to ADE Pro's networking database
✓ Access to ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program
✓ The official ADE x G-Star RAW 2024 Bagpack
✓ Travel for free during ADE with GVB
✓ Train like a Pro with TrainMore
and more benefits ...
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Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Pro Pass badge & wristband
Felix Meritis (outside)
Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam
Tuesday October 15: 16:00 to 20:00
Wednesday October 16: 09:00 to 19:00
Thursday October 17: 08:30 to 19:00
Friday October 18: 08:30 to 19:00
Saturday October 19: 10:00 to 19:00
Sunday October 20: CLOSED
~ The best location for collecting your accreditation when you want to visit the ADE Pro Conference.
I Amsterdam Store - Central Station
Address: De Ruijterkade 28 B t/m D, 1012 AA Amsterdam.
Tuesday October 15: 14:00 to 18:30
Wednesday October 16: 09:00 to 18:30
Thursday October 17: 09:00 to 18:30
Friday October 18: 09:00 to 18:30
Saturday October 19: 09:00 to 18:30
Sunday October 20: 09:00 to 18:30
~ This Info & Ticket desk is the most convenient location for people who'd like to pick up their accreditation right after arriving in Amsterdam.
Het Groene Paleis
Address: Nes 76, 1012KE Amsterdam
Tuesday October 15: CLOSED
Wednesday October 16: 18:00 to 22:00
Thursday October 17: 18:00 to 22:00
Friday October 18: 18:00 to 22:00
Saturday October 19: 18:00 to 20:00
Sunday October 20: CLOSED
~ Evening pick-up desk for ADE Pro Passes.
NOTE
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