Just around the corner is Europe’s favorite fall event as fans, musicians, and industry leaders prepare to descend on Amsterdam next month. Amsterdam Dance Event has quickly become the premier platform for working and playing in the industry. Dubbed the ADE playground, their daytime schedule features an array of opportunities for producers and consumers of all things dance. Hosting art exhibitions, artist forums, and tech workshops the ADE Playground is an electronic music nerd’s dream.

Set right in the heart of downtown Amsterdam, this conference has proven how serious this city can be about partying. The 3-part structure of the event makes sure no one is left out. At the actual conference industry leaders debate and develop dance in closed forums throughout the week. Broken into separate focuses, dance workers can attend three targeted conferences based on their background. ADE Pro is your typical biz event where you will brush shoulders with the bosses in dialogue about what works in the evolving music world. Hard Dance Event offers a rare forum for heavier genres in the Netherlands and beyond to talk shop. Additionally ADE Next is a unique opportunity for up and comers to be introduced to realities of electric careers. As the first of it’s kind, this ADE Next forum seems a step in the right direction to ensure the longevity and sheer quality of our developing passion.

Identifying the need to involve fans off of the dance floor, ADE has developed their daytime Playground concept. In an area where locals are no strangers to four on the floor groove, this concept seems to really stand out more than other global events. A gear showcase hosted by Native, Ableton, and Pioneer guarantees that attendees will have a chance to get their hands on some cutting edge hardware on the market. Graphic art installations and music related film-screening curate a looking into the extensive world of rave outside of the club. Based on recent party controversy surrounding drug use and irresponsibility in the scene, events like this show the true depth and interest of a music fan.

Of course no major dance event is complete without some massive festival stages. Across the area clubs and arenas benefit from the dance world’s invasion of Amsterdam. From hard dance to minimal tech, the night is alive with the top talent. 75 clubs produce over 350 events to make sure everyone gets what they came for. Finishing off the week DJ Mag announces the often-controversial top 100 winner to take the decks (alleged Top 3 leaked here).

Seriously though, if you have half of a brain and love dance this is an event you cannot miss. The seamless blend of dance bliss, electronic lifestyle, and rave industry make ADE a hot spot no matter what your stance is. The charm of old Amsterdam filled with who’s who of producers and Djs make this event the mecca of dance culture.

Get there or tune in to watch Amsterdam Dance Event set a precedent for intuitive event promoters across the globe.