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Winter Music Conference 2026 Is Popping Off With Panels, Pool Parties, and Pop-Up Programming
Winter Music Conference (WMC) is redefining what a modern electronic music conference looks like in 2026. Returning March 24–26 at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, the 36th edition continues WMC’s resurgence with its most ambitious program in over a decade, designed around today’s creator-driven music industry.
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Following its return to Downtown Miami, WMC has unveiled its First Wave of Programming, featuring speakers from industry-leading companies including Beatport, Create Music Group, The Circuit Group, Prodigy Artists, L-Acoustics, and the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), with more still to be announced.
A standout addition for 2026 is the A&R Pop-Up Lounge in partnership with Label Radar. The new activation gives emerging artists a rare chance to submit USB demos directly to participating labels on-site, including Ultra Records, Experts Only, Dirty Workz, and Create Music Group imprints such as mau5trap, Monstercat, !K7, and Cr2 Records — offering a rare, hands-on opportunity for direct label exposure.
Beyond conference sessions, WMC 2026 will also feature a three-day rooftop pool party series presented by Beatport Live, further integrating Miami Music Week’s lively energy into the conference experience. Attendees can also expect expanded brand partner activations, new workshop sessions, and a fully activated Gear Exhibition Hall showcasing tools and technology used across the electronic music industry.
With dedicated Industry and Creator programming tracks, WMC continues its mission of bringing artists, creators, and professionals together to explore the evolving relationship between music, technology, and global dance culture. As electronic music continues to expand across platforms and audiences, Winter Music Conference remains a key meeting point for conversation, education, and connection during Miami Music Week.
Additional speakers and programming announcements are expected over the next two months.
