Ticket Sales and Marketing Strategies: What Actually Works in 2024 and Beyond
Conference
Ticket Sales and Marketing Strategies: What Actually Works in 2024 and Beyond
Speakers: Elliot Matthews (Crowdsauce), Dylan Vreeke (Eventix), Bart Jurg (Appic), Ben Spanjaard (Fanalists), Benjamin Havenaar (Innercrowd)
In the dynamic landscape of event management, understanding what drives ticket sales is more crucial than ever. This panel brings together experts to explore the most effective strategies for ticket sales and marketing in 2024 and beyond. The panelists will share their insights and experience around topics of various ticket strategies tailored to your event, the role of data-driven marketing, dynamic pricing models, and innovative approaches such as maximising onsite revenue. Whether you're looking to sell out your event or find new ways to boost your revenue, we've got the strategies you need!
The 2024 Eventix Hub
As the ADE and Eventix collaboration enters its second year, we're excited to once again invite you to the Eventix Hub.
Join us at Keizer Culinair, right next to the Felix Meritis. Stop by for a hello, a chat, or a demo - drinks included!
We will have a full agenda, so stay tuned for more info. Want to secure a meeting? Please do so via this form - Let's talk ticketing!
The 2024 Eventix Hub
As the ADE and Eventix collaboration enters its second year, we're excited to once again invite you to the Eventix Hub.
Join us at Keizer Culinair, right next to the Felix Meritis. Stop by for a hello, a chat, or a demo - drinks included!
We will have a full agenda, so stay tuned for more info. Want to secure a meeting? Please do so via this form - Let's talk ticketing!
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 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.
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 for ADE 2025, we kindly ask you to fill in this form: https://wkf.ms/4gUA9oW
Our Conference team will review all proposals. If your idea stands out and sparks their interest, the team will 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.
Haven't received your ticket(s) or cannot find them? You can easily find them by following the steps on this page.
NOTE: This leads you to a page of the Eventix website, where you can find your ADE passes, as well as some ADE festival tickets - only if the tickets of the event are sold via ticket provider Eventix.
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