Winter Music Conference reveals final line-up ahead of Miami event

Every March, the electronic music industry turns its attention to southern Florida as Miami Music Week delivers some of the year’s most exciting programming. During that time, the Winter Music Conference runs for several days, featuring engaging programming and live events.

Set to take place from March 24th through the 26th at Miami’s Kimpton EPIC Hotel, the 2026 Winter Music Conference has revealed its final slate of programming for the event. At the forefront of the announcement is The Power of The Mix panel, led by Armin van Buuren alongside Stephen Campbell (Apple Music) and Tim Sweeney (Apple Music), as they discuss the changing role of mixes in the modern dance music landscape. Further exploring how to tell a story through music, AlphaTheta’s The Art of the DJ Set will bring together Alison Wonderland, Sasha, Dubfire, and Danny Daze for incredible insight into how they build their performances. Those looking for more technical discussions can catch Laidback Luke and Joachim Garraud as they speak with L-Acoustics for the Beyond the Booth: DJs as Spatial Composers panel.

Beatport will also have a large footprint at the Winter Music Conference (WMC), sponsoring multiple discussions and label showcases. Part of their panel programming will bring Sara Landry to the stage, where she will talk with Beatport CEO Robb McDaniels to discuss a wide variety of topics regarding her career, techno, and the entire music landscape. Another panel, titled, DJs Are the Original Influencers, dives into how DJs shape culture and tastes with the sounds and images they present through their own work.

Of course, no conference is complete without some exciting live performances for fans to catch a wide range of talent. This year’s Winter Music Conference will offer a three-day rooftop pool party series, curated by such influential labels as Mood Child, Rekids, Hot Creations & Three Six Zero Recordings. For the opening night, March 24th, fans will be treated to sets from DJ Sneak, Manda Moor, Sirus Hood, Jean Pierre, and Ms. Mada. The party continues on night two as Beatport Live x WMC presents Rekids, delivering a 20-year celebration headlined by Danny Tenaglia alongside a run of exciting b2b sets. Finally, WMC presents Hot Creations x Three Six Zero Recordings close out the conference with sets from Skream b2b L.P. Rhythm, Sidney Charles b2b Fleur Shore, Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer b2b Goosey, and Airrica. Fans with a WMC badge will have access to all three nights, and limited tickets will be available via Dice.