ADE lists · Amsterdam · 21–25 Oct

Mixers · 6 picks · Wed to Fri · Pro pass

Mixers for tech and startups

Meet-ups for tech, startups and investors.

Tech mixers, startup showcases and the AI players' meet-up. Go with a one-line pitch.

By Songpot desk · from the ADE programme, our venue guide and artist notes

Wednesday21 Oct

10:00

ADE Opening Tech Mixer Powered by Abbey Road REDD Labs

The week's first drink, with music tech.

Abbey Road's REDD Labs opens ADE with a tech mixer. The easiest room of the week to meet founders, investors and studio people.

With Anthony Achille, Gareth Deakin

Thursday22 Oct

11:00

Meet the Startups

Music startups at their tables.

A structured meet-up with early-stage music companies at the Rosewood. For investors, labels looking for tools, and founders comparing notes.

13:45

The Chorus Showcase | ADE Startup Class of '26

Eight startups after twelve weeks of mentoring.

ADE's startup class of 2026, including nowon, Exibeat and EventSynth, show what they built. For investors and partners.

19:00

Are We Marketing Songs or Buying Views? SongPush x ADE x Clipster

What actually moves a song on social right now.

SongPush and Clipster run a no-fluff session for label marketers on creator-led promotion. For anyone with a TikTok budget.

With Fiona Chen, Niels Zanotto

Friday23 Oct

10:30

Meet The AI Players

The AI companies, face to face.

A meet-up with AI music companies including ElevenLabs. Ask the questions the panels don't.

With Gabriella Heybourne

19:00

RAVEDAO x ADE INDUSTRY MIXER

The web3 crowd's mixer.

RaveDAO, a web3 live events collective, hosts an industry mixer. Go if you're curious; skip if you're not.

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