ADE Start Ups Program
Conference
ADE Start Ups Program
ADE Start-ups is a program running alongside Amsterdam Dance Event's ADE Pro conference. It focuses on fostering a platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs in music, tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It brings together members of the music, tech, and start-up ecosystem to discuss building the future.
The program brings together the key thinkers, builders and industry professionals in music tech and entrepreneurship from across the globe. A program open to the whole ecosystem whether a music tech founder or an artist, label or brand focused on promoting innovation and building lasting relationships with a full day program including insightful panels about the future of the music industry, networking and specifically tailored to music start up founders.
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.
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
Happy to see your interest in enhancing and contributing to our Conference program! To submit your conference ideas or panel suggestions, kindly complete this online application form provided.
Our Conference team will review all proposals. If your idea stands out and sparks an interest, we'll reach out to you. Keep in mind that we receive numerous submissions, so using this application form doesn't guarantee selection. We appreciate your understanding.
We have various hotel recommendations to ensure you get through ADE well rested. Our recommendations can be found here.
Haven't received your ticket(s) or cannot find them? You can easily find them by following the steps on this page.
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