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...and we're kicking off October by tackling some of the industry's most pressing issues throughout our digital conference program. Joined by professionals from organisations including AFEM, Conflux Connect, Native Instruments, Netflix and the University of Portsmouth, we're delving into gender discrimination, the lack of intersectionality and sexual misconduct in the electronic music industry.
 

As part of the returning The Only One in the Room gender equality focused panel, new findings from the AFEM Diversity & Inclusion Survey results will be presented:

Do you work in the electronic music industry?
Click here to take part in AFEM's ongoing survey. We are interested in all companies within the electronic music industry, including freelancers and small businesses.

Alongside that, Jori Lowery (Conflux Connect) joins ADE Pro to tackle strategies and solutions surrounding sexual misconduct in the music industry. We are also working with the Nyege Nyege Festival from Uganda to offer first-hand insight into the many emerging scenes across Africa, and with the help of two specialist publishers, we will dissect the pressurised situation surrounding publishing splits between writers and big-name DJs.

Check out the full update below:

 
The dates are set:
Next year's edition of ADE takes place from the 13th to 17th of October 2021!

We're gearing up for a monumental edition, but because we can't invite the entire world to Amsterdam for our birthday this year, we're extending our 25th anniversary celebrations through to next year.

Get a head start for 2021 and claim your ADE 2020 Digital Pro Pass at an early rate of €75,- to secure an included €50,- discount for ADE 2021:
 

First and foremost, we would like to thank you for your patience and continued support. The past four months have been one of the most unprecedented and challenging times in ADE’s history. During this period, we have closely followed each new development of the COVID-19 virus and the consequent countermeasures, while choosing to stay focused on the possibilities for our 2020 edition rather than this year’s limitations. We are now able to give you an update on the current status of ADE 2020 and we will keep you informed on new developments in the coming period. 

What does this mean for you? 

Amsterdam Dance Event has always been a place to connect, inspire, dance and share experiences, and we are continuously pouring our efforts into providing a platform that offers these ingredients:

ADE Conference will take place in an online-first format, combining an extended digital program with limited physical networking elements:  

As travel to Amsterdam is limited for most of the broader international B2B audience, our 2020 conference program will take place as an online-focused format. As always, we will combine panels, masterclasses and interactive Q&As with an extensive networking platform that enables ADE delegates to connect and meet up, both virtually as well as in real life. Details about the conference program and networking possibilities will follow in the coming weeks, so make sure to register in advance to be the first to get our updates.

The shape of ADE Festival is still uncertain at this point, but we aim to deliver the best possible ADE experience while respecting public health and government guidelines:  

As the interpretations and consequences of the countermeasures by the Dutch government are still unclear for a city-wide event such as ADE, the festival’s exact shape is currently uncertain. Clearly, the normal size and scope of the festival make it seriously challenging to ensure everyone’s health and safety, and so we are continuously reevaluating the situation in close cooperation with the government. For now, we remain committed to offer you a suitable and responsible solution and we will update you on this as soon as possible. 

What does this mean for the ADE Pro pass? 

Needless to say, an evolving format also calls for an update of ADE's ticket value. Consequently, ADE 2020 will be accessible through a new offer which aims to bring together industry professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, creative talents and the many electronic music enthusiasts around the world, in a safe and socially responsible way. 
 

Between 1999 and 2016, eighteen editions of the ADE conference were hosted at Felix Meritis. While the venue was closed for major renovations, a temporary home was found in DeLaMar Theater near Leidseplein for the past years.