Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2023 unveils its completed Conference agenda, showcasing groundbreaking additions to its speaker roster. Highlights include:
- Adam Beyer discusses Drumcode’s success and the nuances of A&R.
- A-Trak reflects on Fool’s Gold Records’ 15-year journey and its brand legacy.
- Don Diablo delves into the distinctiveness of human creativity in an AI-dominant era.
- Jayda G urges artists to champion climate action.
- Dimitri Vegas explores achieving global TikTok success.
- Röyksopp details their expansive ‘Profound Mysteries’ project and promises a unique ambient set.
- Afrojack chronicles his transformation from a rising DJ star to the helm of WALL Recordings.
Joining these stellar names are more than 80 new speakers, making the lineup a veritable who’s who of the electronic music scene, including The Blessed Madonna, Claptone, HoneyLuv, DJ Minx, Max Cooper, Kittin, Tiffany Calver, with Grandmaster Flash as a special guest, and many others.
The impressive roster also spotlights key figures from Google, SEG, Spinnin’ Records, Meta, MIT, Sony Music, STMPD RCRDS, Mysteryland, IAEL, and Wasse.
Amidst the AI surge, 2023’s essential discourse is on harnessing AI and machine learning’s emerging influence over music. Google’s Creative Lab’s Matthew Carey and Hema Manickavasagam of Google DeepMind dive into AI’s capability to revolutionize human creativity. Additionally, Don Diablo presents an insightful masterclass on retaining individuality in the age of AI.
Furthermore:
- Kees Vos of Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) forecasts AI’s role in spotting future sports icons.
- AI aficionado Dr. Martin Clancy and music guru Mariana Carr navigate AI’s potential in live events.
- Spinnin’ Records’ Eelko van Kooten and YouTube sensation Kwebbelkop outline the upcoming phase of the creator landscape.
ADE paves the path for future innovations with its newest venture, ADE Startups, designed to bridge music and tech mavericks. This initiative includes ‘The Chorus’, dedicated to nurturing upcoming innovators. From a pool of 500, ADE’s investor panel has handpicked 8 global startups, set to debut their groundbreaking concepts live on stage.
Emphasizing environmental responsibility, the ADE Green initiative endorses sustainable practices in the music scene. The program is championed by a diverse mix of influencers and organizations including Jayda G, Laidback Luke, Eli Goldstein, and MIT. They will spotlight key areas like eco-friendly events, renewable sources, CO2 balancing, club safety, and mental health.
Attend ADE Pro 2023 With the ADE Pro Pass, you’ll have exclusive entry to the entire conference agenda, coupled with engaging networking sessions, the captivating ADE Festival lineup, and so much more. Tickets, are available through ADE’s website.
