The first wave of programming has been announced for the return of WMC Miami’s 35th anniversary edition from March 26-28, 2025.
Winter Music Conference (WMC), electronic music’s premier industry gathering, is set to make its highly anticipated return to Miami for its 35th anniversary. Taking place from March 26–28, 2025 at Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort, the 3-day event will once again unite some of the most influential voices in the dance music world for an exciting lineup of panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Over the course of its history, WMC has played a pivotal role in shaping the electronic music landscape, serving as a launchpad for industry-shaping discussions, legendary records, and career-defining moments. The 2025 edition will uphold the tradition with a forward-thinking program designed to educate, inspire, and connect artists, industry leaders, and dance music enthusiasts alike. Attendees can expect engaging conversations led by esteemed artists and industry professionals, offering invaluable insights and actionable guidance on the future of electronic music.
Among those set to take the stage are LP Giobbi, Shimza, HAYLA, Aluna, and Sydney Blu, who will share their perspectives on artistry, creativity, and the evolving dance music scene. They will be joined by some of the industry’s most influential figures, including David Waxman, Cristiana Votta, Chris Johnson, Andy Daniell, Sam Mobarek, Watse de Jong, Ollie Zhang, and Taryn Haight, who will dive into key discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping electronic music today.
Conversations will be moderated by respected voices in the industry, ensuring thought-provoking and insightful discussions. Among them are Megan Venzin, Danny Klein, Connie Chow, Jaye Hamel, Chuck Fishman, Lorne Padman, Deron Delgado, Shannon Herber, Katie Bain, Kat Bein, Katie Knight, and Kyle Jones. One of the standout sessions will be a special workshop led by EDM Tips-founder Will Darling, a GRAMMY-shortlisted producer and mixing/mastering engineer. Titled “Workflow Techniques to Become a Music-Making Machine,” this session will offer expert advice on maximizing creativity and productivity in music production.
Beyond its panels and workshops, WMC 2025 will feature exclusive events, including the WMC Kickoff Networking Mixer, the Official WMC Pool Party, and the inaugural EDMAs/IDMAs Hybrid Awards Show, assuring surefire unforgettable moments for those in attendance. As the countdown to WMC 2025 begins, more details, including additional panelists, keynote speakers, and event announcements, will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for further updates as electronic music’s most influential conference returns to shape the future of the industry.
Artist Speakers
- LP Giobbi
- Shimza
- HAYLA
- Aluna
- Sydney Blu
- 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
More information and tickets are available at wintermusicconference.com.