Winter Music Conference 2026 Second Wave Announcement with Sara Landry, New Programming and Beatport Live Pool Parties

The Miami Music Week conference expands its 2026 lineup with new speakers, industry leaders, educational sessions, and Beatport Live pool party showcases at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel

The Winter Music Conference 2026 has announced the second wave of programming for its 36th edition, taking place March 24 to 26 at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami during Miami Music Week. Recognized as the longest running electronic music conference in the world, WMC continues to position itself as a global hub connecting music, technology, business, and culture.

This new announcement expands the lineup with additional artist speakers, industry executives, educational sessions, workshops, and full details of the official Beatport Live pool party series.

New artist speakers include Sara Landry, DJ Minx and Radio Slave

Among the newly confirmed speakers and workshop leaders are Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Junior Sanchez, Arielle Free, Lizzy Jane, OOKAY, Alleycvt, Sippy, Sydney Blu, Sandflower Dyson, and Eli from Soul Clap.

These artists will participate in discussions exploring topics such as technology innovation, career development, sustainability, artificial intelligence in music, and the evolution of the global electronic ecosystem.

Industry leaders from companies including SoundCloud, StubHub, Palm Tree Records, Ultra Records, Dirtybird, Bandsintown, mau5trap, SoundOn at TikTok, Interscope, Helix Records, and HE.SHE.THEY have also joined the roster, alongside previously announced representatives from Beatport, Create Music Group, Prodigy Artists, L-Acoustics, and AFEM.

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Beatport Live pool party series receives full programming reveal

WMC and Beatport Live have confirmed the complete label showcase programming for the official three day pool party series hosted at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay. The events are produced in partnership with L-Acoustics, A AlphaTheta, and FEVER.

Each day will highlight influential house and techno labels:

Tuesday March 24

Beatport Live x WMC presents Mood Child featuring DJ Sneak, Manda Moor, Sirus Hood, Jean Pierre, and Ms. Mada.

Wednesday March 25

Beatport Live x WMC presents Rekids 20 Year Celebration featuring Danny Tenaglia, Radio Slave b2b DJ Minx, Doc Martin b2b Tal Fussman, and Anja Schneider b2b William Kiss.

Thursday March 26

Beatport Live x WMC presents Hot Creations x Three Six Zero Recordings with the full lineup to be announced.

Pool party access is included with the WMC Pro Badge, with limited individual tickets available via DICE.

Spatial audio innovation takes center stage at WMC 2026

One of the major technology highlights will be the L-Acoustics DJ system, presented through live demonstrations during the conference. The technology uses machine learning based source separation to isolate track elements in real time, allowing DJs to position drums, bass, vocals, and other components throughout a venue to create immersive three dimensional sound experiences.

The system integrates seamlessly with both analog and digital setups without altering the traditional DJ workflow.

Educational programming explores AI, sustainability and industry evolution

The conference continues its two track structure introduced for 2026, WMC Industry and WMC Creators, designed to serve both professionals and emerging artists.

Newly announced panels include:

Beatport Presents DJs Are The Original Influencers

Sara Landry in conversation with Beatport CEO Robb McDaniels

Beyond the Booth DJs as Spatial Composers

Artificial Music Real Consequences The Ethics of AI in Electronic Music

State of the Art Technology Performance and The Modern DJ presented by AlphaTheta

Crossing Continents K Pop Meets Electronic Music

Reinventing the Club Experience Through Sound Design

These sessions will examine fan monetization, artificial intelligence, sustainability, touring, and the future of electronic music culture.

Workshops focus on practical skills and career development

The second wave also adds new hands on workshops designed to provide practical knowledge for artists and creators, including:

SoundOn powered by TikTok Workshop

Zen and the Art of DJing featuring Sydney Blu, Junior Sanchez, and Doc Martin

These sessions complement previously announced workshops covering event production, scoring for film and television, and using artificial intelligence in music production.

A&R Pop Up Lounge connects artists directly with record labels

A key new initiative for 2026 is the A&R Pop Up Lounge, created in partnership with LabelRadar. The space will allow artists to connect directly with representatives from labels such as Balance Music, Brobot Records, Create Music Group, Dirtybird, Dirty Workz, Experts Only, Spinnin’ Records, and Ultra Records.

Participants will be able to submit demos, receive feedback, and build industry relationships through scheduled meetings.

New networking initiative with TikTok debuts at WMC

Another new addition is the SoundOn at TikTok Presents Indie Label and Industry Mixer, a structured networking session designed to connect emerging talent with independent label executives, distributors, and industry partners.

The format focuses on meaningful conversations about release strategies, creative direction, and long term career development.

Badges and Hotel Packages Now Available

WMC 2026 offers two badge tiers:

WMC Access, which includes entry to panels, workshops, and exhibitions.

WMC Pro, which provides full access including pool parties and sanctioned Miami Music Week events.

Pro Badge holders will also receive complimentary access to the Event Masters online course, a comprehensive training program focused on the fundamentals of live event production.

Founded in 1985 and acquired by ULTRA Worldwide in 2018, the Winter Music Conference remains one of the most influential global gatherings in electronic music, continuing to evolve as a platform that blends education, innovation, and community.

Badges for the event are available at wintermusicconference.com.