First wave WMC Miami 2025

Winter Music Conference (WMC) — electronic music’s preeminent industry gathering—has unveiled the first wave of programming for its highly anticipated return to Miami Beach. Celebrating its historic 35th anniversary, WMC 2025 will once again unite the most influential voices in dance music for a dynamic three-day event from Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March 28, 2025, at Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort.

As the longest-running electronic music conference of its kind, WMC has played an instrumental role in shaping the dance music landscape for decades—fostering industry-defining conversations, launching iconic records, and catalyzing legendary careers. The 2025 edition will continue this legacy with a forward-thinking program featuring insightful panels, educational workshops, exclusive events, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

With a commitment to fostering education, innovation, and culture, WMC 2025 will explore the evolving electronic music landscape through dynamic conversations and engaging sessions. Featuring an array of esteemed artists and industry leaders who are shaping the global electronic music ecosystem, WMC 2025 will provide invaluable insights and actionable guidance on the future of electronic music.

A host of renowned artists are set to take the stage at WMC 2025, including LP Giobbi, Shimza, HAYLA, Aluna, and Sydney Blu, who will share their perspectives on artistry, creativity, and the evolving landscape of dance music. They will be joined by some of the industry’s most influential leaders, including David Waxman (President, Ultra Records), Cristiana Votta (Manager, Black Coffee), Chris Johnson (Head of A&R, SoundCloud), Andy Daniell (Director of Music, Defected Records), Sam Mobarek (Head of Major Records, Warner Records), Watse de Jong (Manager, Martin Garrix), Ollie Zhang (Head of Artist Development, 88rising), Taryn Haight (VP, Strategy – Electronic Music, Wasserman), and Blake Coppelson (Founder & CEO, Proximity / Co-Founder, Kompass Music Group). These key figures will engage in critical discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the electronic music industry.

Panels will be moderated by some of the most respected voices in dance music, ensuring insightful and thought-provoking conversations. Confirmed moderators include Megan Venzin (DJ Mag), Danny Klein (SPIN Magazine), Connie Chow (FUGA), Jaye Hamel (1of1 Custom), Chuck Fishman (Soul Clap Records), Lorne Padman (Dim Mak Records), Deron Delgado (EMPIRE Dance // Dirtybird), Shannon Herber (Wise River Consulting), Katie Bain (Billboard), Kat Bein (Dance Music Historian), and Katie Knight (Radio & TV Presenter), and Kyle Jones (EDM.com).

WMC 2025 will also host a special workshop conducted by EDM Tips-founder Will Darling – a GRAMMY-shortlisted producer and mixing & masters engineer, called “Workflow Techniques to Become a Music-Making Machine.” In this workshop, Darling will share his powerful techniques for maximizing productivity and creativity in music production. 

Alongside these educational sessions, WMC 2025 attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals at a series of exclusive events, including the WMC Kickoff Networking Mixer, the Official WMC Pool Party, and the inaugural EDMAs/IDMAs Hybrid Awards Show.

Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for more exciting WMC announcements including the reveal of panels, keynote speakers, and much more.

WMC 2025 FIRST WAVE OF PROGRAMMING – SPEAKERS REVEALED

WMC’s speakers represent dance music’s most influential voices across the industry spectrum, from groundbreaking artists to leading executives shaping the future of electronic music.

Artist Speakers

  • LP Giobbi
  • Shimza
  • HAYLA
  • Aluna
  • Sydney Blu

Industry Leaders

  • Alex Greenberg – Falcon PR
  • Alex Jukes – Jukebox PR/The Tribes
  • Andy Daniell – Defected Records
  • Anna Horowitz – WME
  • Bina Fronda – Ultra Records
  • Blake Coppelson – Proximity II Kompass Music Group
  • Cameron Sunkel – EDM.com
  • Candace Silva-Torres (p/k/a SiLVA) – KCRW
  • Carly Peterson – Circa
  • Celena Fields – EVEN
  • Chris Johnson – SoundCloud
  • Chuck Fishman – Soul Clap Records
  • Connie Chow – FUGA II shesaid.so AMS
  • Cristiana Votta – Alegria Agency
  • Dani Chavez – Good Girl Management
  • Dani Deahl – BandLab
  • Danny Klein – SPIN Magazine II Robot Sunrise
  • David Waxman – Ultra Records
  • Deron Delgado – EMPIRE Dance/Dirtybird
  • Dilini Weerasooriya – Merrill Wealth Management (Bank of America)
  • Dorothy Caccavale – FM Artists/Three Six Zero
  • Eddie Sears – Republic Records
  • Elyn Kazarian – Women In Visuals/dublab
  • Emma Hoser – Liaison Artists
  • Eric Silver – Red Light Management
  • Eryk Puczek – FriendsOfFriends.Agency
  • Gavin Ryan – Big Beat Records/Atlantic Records
  • George Hess – G5 Entertainment
  • Gina Tucci – 146 Records
  • Hallie Halpern – SeriouslyHallie Studios
  • Harmony Soleil – c895 Seattle
  • Hilary Gleason – Backline
  • Jason Adamchak – Calculated Creative Agency
  • Jaye Hamel – 1of1 Custom
  • Jeroen te Rehorst – BEAT Music Fund/Armada
  • Jess Page – Rareform
  • Jordyn Reese – Do Better For Artists
  • Kat Bein – Super Kat World
  • Katie Bain – Billboard
  • Katie Knight – Can U Put Me On Guestlist Podcast
  • Kyle Jones – EDM.com
  • Lauren Anderson – LabelWorx
  • Lewis Kunstler – 2 + 2 Management II Young Art Records
  • Lorne Padman – Dim Mak Records
  • Matt Sherman – Sherm In The Booth Podcast II Hood Politics Records
  • Megan Venzin – DJ Mag
  • Nicholas Saady – Pryor Cashman LLP
  • Olivia Mancuso – Elevated Frequencies Podcast
  • Ollie Zhang – 88rising
  • Paula Quijano – Little Empire Music
  • Pete Anderson – ETP Agency
  • Peter Slayton – Slayton Creative
  • Sam Mobarek – Major Recordings (Warner Records)
  • Seth Shapiro – Shapiro Legal, PLLC
  • Shannon Herber – Wise River Consulting
  • Silvia Montello – Voicebox Consulting
  • Simon Scott – Cirkay LTD
  • Sonya Okon – Helix Records/Ultra Publishing
  • Steph Conlon – Easier Said
  • Taryn Haight – Wasserman
  • Tom Williams – L’Affaire Musicale
  • Vivian Belzaguy Hunter – Ultra Music Festival II Ascendance Sustainable Events
  • Watse de Jong – Manager, Martin Garrix
  • Will Scott – Helix Records / Ultra Publishing

WMC 2025 tickets are on sale now WinterMusicConference.com.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR WMC 2025 TICKET?

Educational Programming: Three days of panels, workshops and keynote sessions featuring electronic music’s pioneering innovators and tastemakers, covering topics from music education to state-of-the-art technology.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals, artists, and like-minded attendees at daily networking events designed to foster valuable relationships.

Pool Parties: Immerse yourself in the vibrant WMC atmosphere with exclusive poolside events featuring live music and entertainment.

Access to WMC Sanctioned Events: Gain entry to all official WMC events, offering unique opportunities to learn, network, and celebrate the music.