Every October, the pulse of Amsterdam quickens with the arrival of major key players in the dance and electronic space for one of the biggest events on the industry calendar: Amsterdam Dance Event (Oct. 22-26).

The annual festival, first held in 1996, is one of Europe’s most integral music conferences with an array of live performances, DJ sets, panels, speeches, parties and business opportunities in the lively Dutch capital. The full programme is extensive, with major labels, distributors, and promoters rubbing shoulders with local creators on the underground scene.

Headline names throughout the extensive schedule include an intimate fireside conversation with U.K. rapper and DJ Skepta, a panel with Daft Punk creative director Cédric Hervet and performances from Dutch dance don Armin va

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