Featuring more than 120 speakers, 40 panels, workshops, networking sessions, and official D-Edge events.
Photo credit: Hot Beats Music Conference – Official
Hot Beats Music Conference will return to Rio de Janeiro from May 21st to 24th, 2026, continuing its mission to connect artists, producers, labels, executives, brands, and professionals across the electronic music industry. First launched in 2024, the conference was created as a platform for knowledge exchange, market discussion, and community building within Brazil’s electronic music scene.
Now entering a new stage, the event is expanding its reach to welcome participants from across South America and around the world. This year’s edition will feature more than 120 speakers, 40 panels, 20 workshops, speed coaching sessions, demo drops, the Ableton Experience, and two official events at D-Edge Rio de Janeiro.
As part of the program, D-Edge will host two nights of showcases featuring artists including Aline Rocha, Eli Iwasa, Roland Leesker, Blancah, Kevin Di Serna, Morttagua, and Naza, with Saturday’s programming centered around the ‘Balance Rio’ showcase as part of the ‘Road to Balance Croatia’ series. Electronic Groove will also participate throughout the weekend as an official media partner while co-hosting the ‘Balance Rio’ event alongside Balance.
Taking place at Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro, the conference aims to serve as a meeting point for creators, platforms, managers, labels, and entertainment professionals through a program centered on networking, education, and collaboration opportunities.
Hot Beats Music Conference is supported by the Secretariat of Metropolitan Integration of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, reinforcing its commitment to cultural growth and international exchange through electronic music.
More information and tickets are available here.
