WMC 2026 Programming

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As electronic music’s most influential industry gathering, Winter Music Conference curates programming that brings together the world’s leading artists, executives, creators, and innovators to explore the future of global dance culture.

For 2026, WMC introduces a two-track format – WMC // INDUSTRY and WMC // CREATORS – designed to serve the full spectrum of the music ecosystem. From label leaders and platform founders to breakthrough producers and creative technologists, attendees will connect through a mix of panels, keynotes, and hands-on workshops tailored to inspire, inform, and accelerate careers.

Creator & Industry Panels

WMC’s Creator & Industry panels offer a forward-looking deep dive into the business, culture, and technology shaping the future of electronic music, from label creation and artist entrepreneurship to sustainability and the resurgence of physical media. Attendees will gain real-world insights into owning fan relationships, navigating AI and streaming disruption, building resilient communities, and unlocking new revenue streams across merch, retail, and physical formats. Alongside practical business strategy, select sessions spotlight the evolution and future of some of electronic music’s hottest genres, examining how sound, culture, and commerce intersect in today’s global scene.

Workshop Sessions

WMC’s Workshop program delivers smaller, hands-on sessions designed for deep focus and real-world skill building across production, gear, business, and career development. Led by trusted experts, brands, and educators, these workshops cover everything from advanced studio workflows and flagship DJ technology to event production, touring logistics, legal considerations, scoring for film and television, and SaaS platforms that streamline creative businesses. Attendees can expect practical guidance, live demonstrations, and actionable takeaways they can apply immediately to their careers – whether they’re refining their sound, expanding into new revenue streams, or professionalizing their operations.

A&R Pop-Up Lounge

New to WMC in 2026, the A&R Pop-Up Lounge is a dedicated space exclusively for WMC badge holders. It will host meet-and-greet sessions with participating labels. The format prioritizes short, focused conversations rather than open-floor pitching. Producers will have the chance to introduce themselves, explain their projects, and place music directly into the hands of people responsible for signing and releasing records. This structure aims to reduce the distance between creators and label decision-makers by placing them in the same physical room.

Networking Mixers

The Indie Label and Industry mixer brings together WMC brand partners and badge holders for a focused, relationship-driven networking session. Hosted in a structured tabletop format, the event allows attendees to connect directly with company and label representatives, drop off demos, and discuss creative visions, release strategies, and career paths. Designed to feel approachable and transparent, this mixer prioritizes real conversations over formal pitching. A must-attend for emerging artists and industry professionals looking to build authentic, long-term relationships.

Speakers

Speakers will include some of the world’s most influential electronic music artists, alongside representatives from global brands including AFEM, AlphaTheta, Beatport, BroBot Records, Create Music Group, L-Acoustics, Prodigy Artists, Ultra Records and more. Check out the full list of speakers.

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