Chicago's premier conference for electronic music fans and creators
Big things are coming April 26th, 2025... Introducting a stylized symposium highlighting the arts, crafts, equipment, and brands that drive our city's scene. One day only - featuring musical performances, panel discussions, hands-on lessons, gear giveaways, and more.
Event Details
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Venue: Ramova Loft, Chicago, Illinois
Age Restriction: 18+
Featured ActsFull Lineup
Adam Pecho
Techno's favorite local producer (Format)
Alfred Clayton
The mind behind Chicago Progressive House
Amy Unland
Tech House, SSS, Whole Self Sundays
Brenda
Smartbar resident and Techno diva (Format)
Chachi Guerrero
Bless This Mess founder and underground star
Darryn Jones
Legendary Disco DJ and rare vinyl collector
DJ Lady D
Chicago's Queen of House music
Enberg
Chicago Progressive House resident DJ
Happyghost
Mixdown master and Aathee label head
Hootie
CSO percussionist and Aathee label head
Hopscotch
CEMC co-founder and Aathee label head
Inés
Work Ethic boss, avid digger, "Durty" dancer
Jace Inman
Heavensware DJ/VJ – Half of Shadow Work
Jaggy
Green Machine founder and chief selector
Jayah
embrace radio show host and ATM resident
Karl Almaria
Brunchlox boss – Half of The Flying Almaria Bros
Max Jacobson
The undisputed king of Chicago Minimal House (Tied)
Mike Dearborn
Homegrown Techno pioneer and one of Daft Punk's "Teachers" (Majesty // Chicago)
Patrick Conahan
Green Machine boss and Guitarist of metal band Nequient
Venosci
Modular maestro – Half of Shadow Work (Heavensware)
Featured TalksFull Lineup
Music Production & Creativity: Finding Flow in the Studio
Host: Kai Castro (The Concourse Project)
Speakers: Orville Kline (Chicago Ableton Instructor), Blu 9 (Poker Flat Recordings), I Am Me (Twitchin Skratch / Killer Mushrooms)
From DIY to Sold Out: How to Throw a Successful Event
Host: Steve Noah (Resident Advisor)
Speakers: Rami Dabura (Dance Rituals), Jaggy (Green Machine), Flores Negras (MICTLAN Productions), KC Wray (Warehouse)
Social Media & Digital Strategy for Artists: What Actually Works in 2025 and Beyond
Host: Olivia Mancuso (Chicago Music Nexus)
Speakers: Drew Conner (House Calls), Janesita (Radio Muévelo), Blesstonio (Bless The Dance Floor)
Leave the Door Open: Mentorship Pathways in the DIY Dance Community
Hosts: Elly Schook & Sam Kern (Walking and Falling)
Speakers: Patrixia (TRUST), Jarvi Schneider (Acid Daddy), Jenny Arcade (Deep Field Events), Sean Taylor (Humboldt Arboreal Society)
Resilience & Rhythm: The Art of the Comeback & Longevity in Dance Music
Host: Czarina Mirani (5Mag)
Speakers: Joe Shanahan (Metro/Smartbar Founder), Mike Dunn (Chosen Few DJs), DJ Lady D (Best House Music DJ 2023)
Preserving Nightlife Culture in the Modern Era
Hosts: Andrew Emil & Luis Baro (Viva Acid)
Speakers: Mamadou (Witch Finger), La Spacer (TRQPiTECA), Duane Powell (Sound Rotation)
Featured VendorsFull Lineup
ALAN Instruments
It’s an idea machine. It’s the ultimate jam companion. SpaceDrum is the world’s first smart drum machine. It’s coming in 2025.
ALM / Busy Circuits
A UK-based boutique manufacturer crafting innovative Eurorack modules that blend vintage warmth with modern flexibility.
DCASE
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago's artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy.
Drift DJ
Chicago-based creators of Zero, a portable DJ system offering built-in effects and storage – featured in Mixmag's best music tech 2024.
Ixxa Coffee
A Chicago-born brand honoring Latin American coffee traditions. IXXA is a tribute to the hands that cultivate, craft, and sustain coffee culture.
Kadak Chai
Kadak Chai – a local subscription-based chai tea concentrate delivery service by the people who brought you Minimal Foods.
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No Requests
Blurring the lines between record pop-up, label, collective, and movement, No Requests amplifies underground sounds with heart.
NSW Presents
Forged in 2022 by the teams behind Notion x SwampWoofer, we welcome you to a new collaborative era, NSW Presents.
Planet Unicorn Collection
Chicago-based jewelry and gemology brand creating unique, handmade pieces inspired by the cosmic magic of unicorns.
Rmbr Kombucha
Chicago-born brand normalizing healthy, nonalcoholic beverages in social settings. RMBR = Real Memories, Better Rituals
Robots Are Red.
Independently made in Chicago by Joe Rekruciak. Gear and Accessories to make your music sound better! Do Something Different.
Sensaphonics
Industry-leading in-ear monitors designed to protect hearing while delivering pristine sound – trusted by top artists worldwide.
Set Collective
Equipped with versatile workspaces, music, and photo studios – find the ideal setting for collaboration, inspiration, and production.
Shea the Maker
Shea the Maker is a creative force, blending craft and functionality to produce one-of-a-kind cups and jewlery pieces.
smartbar
Chicago’s legendary underground club, shaping dance music culture with world-class DJs and a deep-rooted community spirit.
SSONIXO
SSONIXO jewelry gives new life to old and broken pieces. Handmade using high quality findings with durability in mind.
Zlob Modular
Handmade in Chicago and unapologetically weird, Zlob Modular pushes Eurorack synthesis into uncharted territory with precision and grit.
Featured SponsorsFull Lineup
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