Thinking about attending Winter Music Conference this year? 🎧🌴 Winter Music Conference (WMC) has long been one of the electronic music industry’s most recognizable gatherings, bringing artists, DJs, producers, and music professionals together in Miami for several days of panels, conversations, and networking.
Taking place during the broader Miami Music Week ecosystem, it’s the kind of event where the global dance music community comes together to share ideas, build relationships, and explore what’s next for the genre.
Here’s everything you need to know before you go…
Let’s Connect at Winter Music Conference
📆 When: March 24-26, 2026
📍 Where: Miami, FL
About Winter Music Conference
Winter Music Conference (WMC) has been a staple of the electronic music industry for decades, helping shape conversations around dance music, DJ culture, and the evolving global club scene. Each year, artists, producers, label executives, and music professionals gather in Miami to participate in panels, workshops, and networking events designed to explore the future of electronic music.
The conference is part of the larger Miami Music Week, a time when the city becomes a global hub for electronic music culture. Alongside the conference programming, the week is filled with club events, showcases, and gatherings that bring together creators and industry professionals from around the world. For many artists and industry insiders, WMC offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, discover new talent, and connect with collaborators across the electronic music ecosystem.
How To Prepare 📚
Like many industry conferences, Winter Music Conference moves quickly, especially during Miami Music Week when events are happening across the city at nearly every hour. Taking time ahead of the conference to plan which panels, networking sessions, and showcases you want to attend can help you make the most of your time.
When preparing promo materials, keep things simple and easy to share. QR code listening cards, business cards that link to your EPK or streaming profiles, and digital press kits are all helpful tools when meeting people quickly. Just as important is the follow-up. Staying connected after the conference, reaching out on social platforms, and continuing conversations can turn a quick introduction into a meaningful professional relationship.
Symphonic’s Jorge Brea (CEO), Oz Mcquire (VP, A&R & Business Development), Janette Berrios (VP, Corporate Marketing), and Jakub Alexander (Director of A&R) will all be attending Winter Music Conference this year…
In addition, Oz Mcguire from Symphonic will be speaking on a panel at the event! 👋 See details below…
⏰ Thursday, March 26th // 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
📍Metropolis Ballroom
PANEL: The Algorithm vs. The Curator: Who Breaks Dance Records in 2026? “As dance music consumption becomes increasingly data-driven, the question of the importance of algorithmic discovery and human curation has never been more pronounced. Are breakout electronic records truly driven by DSP recommendation engines and short-form virality — or do experienced programmers, radio tastemakers, online influencers, and editorial leads still shape discovering the hits? And what does the future hold?”
If you see them around the conference, feel free to introduce yourself and start a conversation.
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See you in Miami!
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