The reopening of the music industry has brought with it a fresh wave of creativity and artistic expression – as well as new hurdles, emerging alongside existing challenges. ADE Green returns to Felix Meritis on Friday, October 20th to ignite and advance positive change within the industry: now is the time to connect, seek answers, and forge collaborations with a purpose.

With ADE Green passes now available, here is a sneak preview of this year’s ADE Green program – discover the power of storytelling, finance and funding, CO2-compensation, inspired leadership, bamboo scenic and stage design, circular event management, impact innovation, and much more.

First glimpse into this year’s program

Financial Realities of Sustainability Initiatives

The necessity and demand for making the music industry more sustainable may be indisputable. Meanwhile, many organizations are currently grappling with the economic aftermath of the pandemic, as well as heightened expenses associated with personnel, materials, and transportation. How will ambitions become reality? Join us as we tackle the critical question of sustainability in the face of economic constraints. 

Workshop: Green Deal Circular Festivals 

Industry-leading festival organizers joined forces with the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagent in the Green Deal Circular Festivals. Together they aim for a climate-neutral and circular festival industry. Witness the launch of the blueprint for resilient and circular festivals in an interactive workshop and learn more about the possibilities and challenges centered around five themes: energy, food & drinks, materials, travel & transportation, and water.

Inspired Leadership with Mac Macartney

Mac Macartney is an exceptional speaker, writer, and leadership practitioner dedicated to creating a just, peaceful, regenerative, and flourishing future. His talk invites a radical re-imagining of our current story, presenting an opportunity for profound change and a new definition of how we live and work in the 21st century. A must for all creatives, thinkers, and leaders that will shape the electronic music industry of the future.

Innofest: The innovators that keep the events industry sustainable

Innofest enables entrepreneurs and businesses to test their innovations at festival sites. At ADE Green, the five most promising impact startups of 2023 will present their innovations, so come by if you’re after new-yet-already-tested ways to make your event, festival or business more sustainable. The details will be announced soon, but rumour has it that a special award will be handed out this year as well…

ADE Green Conference & Program

With a community of like-minded people, brands and organizations in the music industry, ADE Green aims to inspire a large audience to engage and change behaviour for a sustainable future. The conference takes place at Felix Meritis on Friday October 20th, featuring interactive programs, workshops and panel discussions, all presented by an impressive line-up of thought leaders and visionaries. Join ADE Green to connect with industry pioneers, gain profound insights, and become part of a community dedicated to driving sustainable change. To ensure you don’t miss out on further program announcements, keep an eye on the ADE Green Instagram channel.

ADE Green Ticket Sales

ADE Green is accessible with the ADE Pro Pass, or with the single-day ADE Green Pass. Ticket sales for the ADE Green Pass has started on Friday July 7th, get yours here.

ADE Green Organising Partners
Amsterdam Dance Event, Green Events, and Nachtlab Agency.

ADE Green Event Partners
Circular Festivals, City of Amsterdam, Greener, Innofest and Plastic Promise.

ADE Green Ambassadors
A Greener Future, Awakenings, Beyond Meat, Julie’s Bicycle, Life Terra, Mysteryland, Q-Dance and VVEM.