Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will return for its 17th consecutive year with a promise to showcase over 700 DJs and entertain 140,000 global punters in what brims as THE biggest dance and electronic event in the world!

The event also functions as a platform for conferences, the Hard Dance Event (HDE), ADE Next for aspiring producers and musicians, ADE University for those who want to learn the realities of the industry as well as forums, tech-lounges and pop-up shops.

A handful of confirmed acts so far include Sander Van Doom, Fatboy Slim, Adam Beyer (playing this years Stereosonic), Dave Clarke, Green Velvet, Blawan, DJ Sneak, Richie Hawtin and many more.

Each showcase will be held at various venues around the city from the Passenger Terminal to the Amsterdam Convention Factory and even the Melkweg Old Hall.

Take a peek at the full program so far.

ADE Lineup 2012 (more to be confirmed).

Sander Van Doom
Carl Cox
Fatboy Slim
Christian Varela
Nicole Moudaber
Charlie Hedges
Hardwell
Adam Beyer
Ben Sims
Joseph Capriati
Paul Ritch (live)
Joel Mull
Alan Fitzpatrick
Patrick Siech
Planetary Assault Systems (live)
Sandwell District
James Ruskin
Donato Dozzy
Peter van Hoesen
Samuli Kemppi
Silent Servant
Dave Clarke
Green Velvet
DJ Sneak
Octave One (live)
Blawan
Marcel Fengler
Estroe
Roger Gerressen