Debuting May 2027 in Las Vegas, the three-day summit will bring together aspiring creators, independent promoters, artists, innovators, and established industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of rave culture.
Register your interest at mappointsummit.com. Additional details coming soon.
Insomniac today announced Map Point Summit, a new electronic music and rave culture conference created in collaboration with Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Debuting May 2027 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas between the Dusk (May 14-16) and Dawn (May 21-23) weekends of EDC festival, the three-day summit will bring together people from across the global electronic music community.
Created to support the people and independent spirit that built rave culture, Map Point Summit will provide a gathering place for aspiring visionaries, rising creators, independent promoters, artists, entrepreneurs, and established professionals to share knowledge, build relationships, discover opportunities, and help shape the future of the scene.
The summit's name comes from the early days of underground rave culture, when party locations were often kept secret. Ravers would first travel to a designated meeting spot known as a map point, where they would receive directions and a map leading them to the party. Map Point Summit brings that tradition back with a new purpose: helping people find their way into the culture, navigate their journey, and grow within it.
Insomniac Founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella first unveiled Map Point Summit during his keynote conversation at the 30th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event, titled “The Future of Rave Culture and Why It Needs Its Own Industry.” Moderated by Billboard Dance Director Katie Bain, the conversation explored the importance of the live electronic music scene, the challenges facing independent promoters, and Rotella's belief that rave culture's long-term survival depends on establishing a stronger, more independent business ecosystem.
“Rave culture was built by ravers, for ravers. It started as a grassroots, community-driven movement with its own values, spirit, and way of doing things,” Rotella said. “As our scene has grown, I believe it's become increasingly important to protect what made it special in the first place. That's why Map Point Summit means so much to me. We need to support independent promoters, share knowledge, create opportunities for the next generation, and work together to build an industry that allows rave culture to thrive on its own terms. I'm excited to partner with ADE to help bring that vision to life.”
The collaboration brings together two organizations with deep roots in electronic music. For more than three decades, Insomniac has helped grow rave culture through live events and experiences built around music, creativity, inclusivity, and community. Amsterdam Dance Event has established itself as an international gathering for electronic music, connecting artists, industry professionals, innovators, and emerging talent through its conference, festival, and educational programs.
Combining ADE's experience in industry education and professional development with Insomniac's roots in rave culture and live events, the inaugural Map Point Summit will feature industry conversations, educational sessions, creative workshops, networking opportunities, and programming designed for people at every stage of their journey.
Beyond professional development, the summit will encourage conversations about how community-driven events can maintain their identity and independence as electronic music continues to grow. By bringing together different generations and perspectives, Map Point Summit aims to support a sustainable future for the culture and the people who make it possible.
More than a conference, Map Point Summit is a place to share knowledge, build lifelong connections, and help create the future of rave culture together.
Additional programming, speakers, and ticket information will be announced in the coming months. Visit mappointsummit.com to register your interest and receive updates.