Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll and Josh Baker Join Speaker Lineup for ADE’s 30th Anniversary
The premier international dance music summit returns to Amsterdam this autumn.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled a fresh wave of industry leaders set to headline its 2026 Pro conference. Joining the milestone 30th-anniversary celebrations are heavy hitters including Josh Baker, Mochakk, Busy P, and electronic music luminary Paul Hartnoll of Orbital.
These new additions round out a high-profile schedule, which already features electronic icon Jean-Michel Jarre—serving as this year’s Guest of Honor—alongside artists like Mosimann, Novah, and LYZZA. The gathering, scheduled for October 21–25 in Amsterdam, remains the definitive global nexus for the electronic music community.
This year’s programming focuses on three pivotal pillars: navigating market consolidation, resetting the industry’s relationship with emerging technologies, and fostering collective action. Furthermore, the conference will shift its spotlight toward the burgeoning dance scenes in Brazil, the MENA region, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Brazil’s growing influence on the global stage will be highlighted through appearances by Mochakk and the Solarce Brothers. Meanwhile, Manchester-based producer and label head Josh Baker is slated to lead discussions on the evolution of the modern artist-entrepreneur, focusing on the expansion into festival production, specialized labels, and educational initiatives.
The veteran perspective will be provided by Ed Banger Records icon Pedro Winter (Busy P) and Because Music’s Emmanuel de Buretel, who will explore the future of independent record labels. Additionally, in honor of the 30th anniversary of Orbital’s landmark album In Sides, Paul Hartnoll will participate in a critical panel titled The Ethics of the Sample: Collaboration, Consent and Credit Across Cultures.
Rounding out the latest additions are industry figures and artists including SPFDJ, Pegassi, Mathame, Gideon Berger, Sarah Williams, and Coldcut’s Matt Black, with further programming updates expected in the coming months.
