Winter Music Conference (WMC), the world’s longest-running electronic music conference, returns March 24–26, 2026, with its most ambitious program in over a decade.

Building on its newly revitalized foundation at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, the Official Miami Music Week Hotel, WMC now unveils its First Wave of Programming, including speakers, panel topics, workshops, partners, activations, and new delegate spaces.

The 36th edition of WMC continues its mission of uniting artists, creators, industry leaders, and fans to explore the future of music, technology, and global dance culture. This year’s expanded offering includes dedicated programming across both the Industry and Creator tracks, a three-day rooftop pool party series, a fully activated Gear Exhibition Hall, and the launch of the A&R Pop-Up Lounge.

Beatport x WMC Pool Parties @ The Miami Music Week Hotel

Winter Music Conference announces an official, three-day pool party series hosted by Beatport Live, taking place Tuesday, March 24 – Thursday, March 26 on the iconic Kimpton EPIC Pool Deck overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Produced in partnership with L-Acoustics, AlphaTheta, and FEVER, these daytime events will serve as a centerpiece of the week’s programming.

The pool party series will feature three days of top-tier electronic label showcases, curated by some of the world’s most influential imprints. Designed for networking, discovery, and celebration, the Beatport x WMC pool parties will bring together artists, industry leaders, and fans in a premium waterfront setting during the heart of Winter Music Conference.

Participating labels and artist lineups to be announced soon.

First Wave of Creator & Industry Panel Programming

Winter Music Conference’s panel program offers expert-led conversations at the intersection of music, business, culture, and technology – designed to inform and inspire both creators and professionals across the electronic spectrum.

WMC’s Creator & Industry panels bring together thought leaders from across the electronic music world for expert-led conversations at the intersection of music, business, culture, and innovation.

The First Wave of Programming includes speakers from renowned companies such as:  AFEM, AlphaTheta, Beatport, BUDDY, Create Music Group, Discogs, DJay Pro, DJaayz, Free Your Mind, L-Acoustics, Prodigy Artists, Submix, The Circuit Group, Vinyl Me Please, We Group, and more.

First Wave of Panel Topics Include:

• Create Music Group Presents: From Founding To Exit  
• Fixing the Fragmented Fan: How Artists Can Finally Own Their Audience
• Low End Theory: The Evolution and Future of Bass Music  
• Gaming the System: AI, Streaming, and the New Rules of Music Distribution 
• The Green Room: Sustainability in Club Culture
• The Pop Up Shop: Creating Revenue, Building Brand, and Empowering Fans
• Let’s Get Physical: The Unexpected Return of Physical Media 
• AFEM Presents: Surviving The Digital Avalanche
• The Artist As A Startup: Disrupt, Breakthrough, and Grow  
• Beatport Presents: DJs Are The Ultimate Influencers

More speakers, panels and keynote sessions to be announced through February.

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