First Wave of Speakers Announced for Beatport Connect LA 2026

Beatport Connect Los Angeles returns to Hollywood on Friday, September 25, bringing artists, labels and music industry leaders together at the W Hollywood for a full day of panels, workshops and networking.

Now entering its second year, the one-day summit will now expand its programming across two dedicated rooms. One will examine the cultural, technological and industry shifts shaping electronic music, while the other will offer practical guidance on artist career development, covering branding, business, partnerships and long-term growth.

The first wave of confirmed speakers includes artists MPH, Kitty Amor and salute, alongside representatives from Billboard, Create Music Group, Ninja Tune, Insomniac, WME, JET Management, Three Six Zero and more.

First wave speakers (A-Z):

• Adrienne Fitzpatrick (VP, Streaming – Pop & Dance, Warner Records)
• Alex Taggart (Founder, Isle Of)
• Bailey Greenwood (Agent, WME)
• Cameron Holbrook (Senior Editor, Beatportal, Beatport)
• Katie Bain (Senior Music Correspondent, Billboard)
• Kitty Amor (Artist)
• Kyle Arthur Gilhuys (Creative & Marketing, Insomniac Events)
• Livia Ferreira (Day-to-Day Manager, JET Management)
• Maddy Savage (VP A&R, Ninja Tune)
• Matt Denuzzo (Music Programming & Artist Curation, Insomniac)
• Matt Gralen (CEO, Beatport)
• Maurice Slade (Head of Music, SoundCloud)
• MPH (Artist)
• Nicholas Douglas (Creative Director & Co-Owner, NOTION)
• Roberta Hickey (Director, Beatport Live, Beatport)
• Ross Canavan (Manager, LGRP & LUMA Agency)
• salute (Artist)
• Tracey Manner (Founder, SEQUEL)
• Sophie Bloggs (Partner, Three Six Zero)
• Wuki (Artist)
• Zach Jaffe (Director, M&A Integration, Create Music Group)

Connect LA will spend the day tackling the big questions we’re all thinking about, sharing stories from some of the industry’s most experienced voices and serving up practical advice for artists, labels, promoters and other music professionals. “Electronic Music... What’s Next?” and “Progress, Pause or Regression?” will look at where the industry is heading and who gets space within it, while sessions on sync, artist branding and career longevity will offer the tools needed to build something that lasts.

The day will also feature a community breakfast in association with Her Dancefloor, created to champion and connect women in music, before closing with an evening industry networking mixer.

More speakers and panels will be announced soon. Tickets are available now, so secure yours while supplies last.

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20% of all ticket proceeds go to support MusiCares.

For anyone working in – or aspiring to enter – the electronic music space, Beatport Connect LA promises to be a valuable day of insight, access, and opportunity. So come connect, learn, and be part of this future-forward gathering of the global electronic music scene!