Winter Music Conference Returns to Miami Beach in March 2025 for 35th Anniversary Celebration

Globally recognized as the longest-running electronic music conference of its kind, Winter Music Conference (WMC) will make its highly-anticipated return to Miami Beach for its 35th anniversary celebration, taking over the historic Eden Roc Miami Beach from Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March 28, 2025.

The 35th edition of the globally-renowned conference will deliver three days of dynamic, cutting-edge programming, blending educational panels, keynote talks, networking opportunities, and exclusive events. Highlights include the WMC Kickoff Networking Mixer, the Official WMC Pool Party, the inaugural EDMAs/IDMAs Hybrid Awards Show, and the first official Miami Music Week Hotel Takeover, all designed to showcase the best of the dance music industry.

From musical vanguards and industry thought leaders, to aspiring artists taking their first steps into the DJ booth, Winter Music Conference 2025 welcomes electronic music enthusiasts across all levels of experience, fostering an inclusive environment for learning, networking, and celebrating the dynamic culture of electronic music.

WMC 2025 attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals at a series of exclusive events, including the WMC Kickoff Networking Mixer, the Official WMC Pool Party, and the inaugural EDMAs/IDMAs Hybrid Awards Show.

A historic collaboration between the EDMAs (Electronic Dance Music Awards) and IDMAs (International Dance Music Awards)—two of dance music’s most prestigious award programs—the first-ever EDMAs/IDMAs Hybrid Awards Show will be a groundbreaking celebration of dance music’s brightest stars.

Taking place on Friday, March 28, this exclusive, invite-only event will feature live award announcements and surprise performances by award-winning artists in a gathering of industry juggernauts, respected journalists, and WMC Access Badge holders (subject to capacity). Held in an intimate yet dynamic atmosphere, the event will honor ingenuity and excellence in electronic music.

Under the stewardship of ULTRA Worldwide—the world’s most international music festival brand, Winter Music Conference returns with a renewed sense of purpose. Winter Music Conference 2025 will honor its rich history while embracing the future, reaffirming its role as a world-renowned platform for professionals and fans shaping the evolution of electronic music.

Winter Music Conference 2025 will conclude on the afternoon of Friday, March 28, seamlessly transitioning into the kickoff of Ultra Music Festival’s 25th-anniversary edition, which will run through Sunday, March 30, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Tickets are available here.

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