WMC 2026 Expands Lineup With New Wave of Speakers, Panels, and Workshops
The Winter Music Conference (WMC) has announced the Second Wave of Programming for its 2026 edition, expanding its roster with a new group of influential artists, executives, innovators, and thought leaders who will shape this year’s conversations around music, technology, business, and culture.
This latest announcement brings an impressive lineup of artists to the WMC stage, including Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Junior Sanchez, Arielle Free, Lizzy Jane, OOKAY, Alleycvt, Sippy, Sandflower Dyson, Eli (Soul Clap) and more to be revealed soon. Their presence reinforces WMC’s commitment to spotlighting both established voices and the next generation of electronic music creators.
They will join a wide range of industry leaders such as Adam Rapchik (StubHub), Cameron Cox (SoundCloud), Camille Guitteau (Bye Bye Plastic Foundation), David Rishty (Palm Tree Records), David Waxman (Ultra Records), Dean Wilson (The Circuit Group), Deron Delgado (Dirtybird), Fabian Schekkerman (Dirty Workz), Fabrice Sergent (Bandsintown), Frederick Pranger (Spinnin’ Records), Jessica Wilson (mau5trap / The Circuit Group), Kristen Cusmano (SoundOn at TikTok), Madeleine Smith (Warner Music Group), Max Weinberg (Interscope), Robb McDaniels (Beatport), Sonya Okon (Helix Records), Steven Braines (HE.SHE.THEY.), Toby Andrews (Experts Only), Tom Pandzic (Balance Music), Vivian Hunter (Ultra Music Festival) and many others.
These additions build on the First Wave of Programming, which already included representatives from AFEM, AlphaTheta, Beatport, BUDDY, Create Music Group, Discogs, djay pro, Djaayz, Free Your Mind, L‑Acoustics, Prodigy Artists, Submix, The Circuit Group, Vinyl Me Please, and We Group.
New Panels Explore the Future of Electronic Music
WMC 2026 continues to push forward‑thinking dialogue with a slate of newly announced panels addressing the most urgent and exciting topics in today’s electronic music ecosystem. New sessions include:
Beatport Presents: DJs Are The Original Influencers
Beatport Presents: Sara Landry in Conversation with Robb McDaniels
L‑Acoustics Presents: Beyond the Booth – DJs as Spatial Composers
Artificial Music, Real Consequences: The Ethics of AI in Electronic Music
Sustaining the Scene: Promoting Environmental Responsibility in Dance Music
AlphaTheta Presents: State of the Art – Technology, Performance & The Modern DJ
Crossing Continents: K‑Pop Meets Electronic Music
L‑Acoustics Presents: Reinventing the Club Experience Through Sound Design
These sessions join previously announced panels such as Create Music Group Presents: From Founding to Exit, Fixing the Fragmented Fan, Low End Theory, The Pop‑Up Shop, Let’s Get Physical, AFEM Presents: Clout Doesn’t Last, Community Does, The Artist as a Startup, and Beatport Presents: DJs Are The Ultimate Influencers.
More speakers, panels, and keynotes will be revealed through March.
Hands-On Workshops Expand With New Skill-Building Sessions
WMC’s Second Wave also introduces new workshop programming designed for producers, DJs, and creators seeking practical, real‑world training. These intimate, skills‑focused sessions are led by respected educators and artists, offering actionable insights into production, performance, technology, and career development.
Newly added workshops include:
SoundOn powered by TikTok: Workshop
Zen and the Art of DJing: Balancing Craft and Creativity
Featuring Sydney Blu, Junior Sanchez, and Doc Martin
These join previously announced workshops such as:
Event Masters: Building a Career in Event Production
From Studio to Screen: Careers in Film, Television & Commercial Scoring
EDM Tips Presents: Using AI Without Losing Your Sound
AlphaTheta Presents: CDJ‑3000x & RMX‑Ignite Demo + Artist Workflow
