About WMC

WMC 2026 – Music. Technology. Education. Culture.

36 Years Strong

Music. Technology. Education. Culture.

Winter Music Conference (WMC) is the longest-running electronic music conference in the world – a global gathering that helped shape and professionalize an entire industry.

Founded in 1985, WMC began as a small meeting of DJs, promoters, and music professionals in Miami. Over the decades, it evolved into the cornerstone event that helped launch careers, break records, spotlight emerging genres, and establish Miami as the international home of dance music each March.

For 36 years, WMC has been where the electronic music world comes to connect.

A Conference That Helped Build an Industry

Before streaming and social media, Winter Music Conference was already bringing together the DJs, producers, label executives, promoters, radio programmers, and technology innovators who would go on to define modern dance music culture.

WMC has played a pivotal role in:

• Breaking emerging artists into the U.S. and global markets
• Connecting independent labels with international distributors
• Spotlighting new sounds before they hit the mainstream
• Bridging underground culture with commercial success
• Creating career-defining networking moments

Countless artists, executives, and brands trace pivotal introductions, signings, and collaborations back to conversations that started at WMC.

The Legacy

Over the years, Winter Music Conference has welcomed many of the most influential names in electronic music – from pioneering DJs and Grammy-winning producers to label founders and tech innovators.

It has been a launchpad for rising talent and a meeting ground for global industry leaders, where careers are kickstarted, artists are discovered, and deals are made.

In 2026, that legacy continues.

WMC 2026 – Conference and Pool Parties in Downtown Miami

For its 36th edition, Winter Music Conference returns to the Official Miami Music Week Hotel – the Kimpton EPIC Hotel – placing delegates at the center of the global music industry during the most important week in dance music.

Across three days, WMC 2026 will feature:

• Cutting-edge panel discussions
• Keynote interviews with industry leaders
• Hands-on workshops
• The Gear Exhibition Room
• The A&R Pop-Up Lounge (new for 2026)
• Curated networking sessions
• Three exclusive rooftop pool parties
• The first-ever Bridges for Music x IDMAs Gala

Who Attends WMC?

WMC brings together:

• DJs and producers
• Label owners and A&R teams
• Managers and booking agents
• Promoters and festival organizers
• Tech innovators and SaaS platforms
• Media, marketing and distribution companies
• Artists at every stage of their career
• Passionate fans and aspiring creators

Whether you’re breaking into the industry or scaling your career globally, you’ll be surrounded by the people shaping the future of electronic music.