BEMA's World

Speakers: Jaguar (The Jaguar Foundation), Hannah Shogbola (Senior Agent, United Talent Agency), more TBC

Host: Helena Star


A conversation with Jaguar, NIKS & Hannah Shogbola hosted by Helena Star, looking at the reasons and motivation behind the formation of the Black Electronic Music Association,. The speakers will also be going deep on the ways in which it intends to change the past, present and future of the Black electronic music industry, alongside revealing what its next steps will be. Expect passionate discussion and some very special guests!

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 an ADE Pro

and more benefits ...

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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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