Beatport Presents: DJs Are The Ultimate Influencers

This session explores why DJs have emerged as the most credible and culturally influential voices in music today. Opening with a short research-driven presentation, Beatport reveals data-backed insights into how DJs shape taste, drive discovery, and influence audiences in ways that extend far beyond social metrics. A panel discussion follows, with artists and industry leaders unpacking the less measurable—but deeply felt—elements of trust, community, and authenticity that define DJ influence. Together, they examine why DJs don’t just promote culture—they create it.