ADE Pro 2025: Daft Punk, ANNA, and Armin van Buuren complete the program
From October 22 to 26, 2025, Amsterdam will once again become the world capital of club culture: the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has revealed the final program for the ADE Pro conference, featuring more than 200 sessions, international speakers, and the most influential players in the music and technology industries.
Daft Punk Experience and the digital future
Among the highlights is the Daft Punk Experience inside Fortnite, created by Epic Games together with visionary Cédric Hervet, creative director for Daft Punk. This session explores the intersection of music and immersive digital experiences, with the participation of Brett Marks (Epic’s Director of Music Partnerships) and Alex Rigopulos (Senior Director of Game Development - Music).
Artists and platforms in conversation
On the artistic side, the program brings together icons and new generations alike: KI/KI, Chris Stussy, DJ Bone, ANNA, Voices From The Lake, Armin van Buuren, Hannah Laing, Joris Voorn, TxC, and TikTok phenomenon DJ AG, who will reveal how he built a fanbase of over 2 million followers. Joining them are Skepta & Más Tiempo, ANOTR, Scuba, Eris Drew & Modeselektor, Luke Slater & Chris Liebing, Nicole Moudaber, Vintage Culture, and many more.
Alongside artists, major digital platforms will share strategies and future outlooks. Spotify will spotlight the rise of Afro House with South African producer Thakzin, joined by Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa. On YouTube, amapiano duo TxC will be in conversation with Sheniece Charway, Head of Black Music & Culture, about how to build success starting from the platform. SoundCloud will tackle hot topics such as AI, rights, and new music careers with Ama Walton and Jack Bridges, analyzing how artificial intelligence is already reshaping the industry.
Business, ethics, and new strategies
Broader reflections are also part of the program: ADE Green will address “Music, Money & Moral Lines”, on the industry’s ethical responsibilities when global festivals and players intersect with geopolitical controversies and questionable investments.
Other talks, such as How to Break Through, Build a Fanbase and Evolve as an Artist, will feature Chris Stussy, KETTAMA, Enzo Siragusa, and Patrick Moxey (Helix) discussing strategies for standing out in an oversaturated music landscape.
The conference shaping the future
The ADE Pro Pass offers full access to a program that goes beyond a conference to become a global laboratory: from Google DeepMind to Netflix, Beatport, Bandcamp, COLORS, Twitch, Sony Music, Warner, Tomorrowland Brazil, Kompakt, Defected, Warp Records, UTA, WME, CAA, Armada Music, and No Art.
With more than 3,000 artists, 600 speakers, and nearly 200 venues across the city, ADE continues to cement its status not only as the world’s largest electronic music conference-festival, but also as the platform defining the future of the industry—where innovation, culture, and business converge.
