With October approaching, the Amsterdam Dance Event continues to build anticipation by unveiling a new wave of industry leaders and cultural innovators for its ADE Pro 2025 Conference.
The latest announcement confirms the presence of Tomorrowland Brasil’s festival director, DJ duo ANOTR with their No Art team and influential figures including Nicole Moudaber, Scuba, Keinemusik’s Daniel Rérat and Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal.
Tomorrowland Brasil takes center stage as Festival Director Mario Sergio Albuquerque shares insights on the festival’s expansion overseas and its thriving presence in South America. With over two decades shaping Brazil’s electronic music landscape through ARCA, Laroc, and AME, Albuquerque brings valuable experience to the discussion on global growth.
Amsterdam’s own ANOTR and the full No Art team will also join, showcasing how their once-intimate gatherings evolved into an international brand. Through their partnership in SONA Worldwide, they have scaled up productions with collectives such as Circoloco and Keinemusik, reinforcing Amsterdam’s role at the forefront of festival culture.
Cultural heavyweights are also in the spotlight. Nicole Moudaber will address the rise of the MENA region in electronic music, while Scuba shares perspectives from two decades of pioneering bass and techno through his Hotflush label. Daniel Rérat, CEO of Keinemusik, will outline the collective’s journey toward becoming one of the world’s most distinctive electronic music brands.
Meanwhile, Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal teams up with Digital 21 to explore the meeting point between band culture and electronic production, underscoring the creative potential when genres collide.
Coco Maria joins Bandcamp’s Aly Gillani and Deniz Everling for the “Essential Insider Knowledge” session, offering crucial insights into music monetization.
Michael Mayer of Kompakt returns to ADE Pro to share his four decades of experience balancing the roles of DJ, label head, and tastemaker.
With the return of Meet the Pros sessions, ADE Pro 2025 continues to expand its scope, highlighting how local roots and global ambition are shaping the future of festivals and the broader electronic music ecosystem.
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