As Ibiza prepares for another landmark season in electronic music, the island will once again host one of the industry’s most influential gatherings. IMS Ibiza 2026, presented in partnership with AlphaTheta, continues its tradition of bringing together the people shaping the culture, business and future of electronic music.

With International Women’s Day taking place on 8 March, this year’s programme shines a spotlight on the inspiring women who are helping drive the industry forward — from globally recognised DJs to influential leaders working behind the scenes across media, management, streaming platforms and music organisations.

A Powerful Line-Up of Female Voices

Among the artists joining the summit this year are internationally respected DJs and producers such as Sama’ Abdulhadi, Logic1000 and Marie Montexier.

Alongside them, the IMS stage will feature leading figures from across the global music ecosystem. Representatives from organisations including Beatport, Billboard, Deezer and Resident Advisor will join discussions about the future direction of electronic music culture and business.

Industry voices scheduled to appear include Andrea Faroppa (Sónar+D), Chloe Lula (Resident Advisor), Amber Haque (BBC & KAKURA), Martha Bolton (Not Bad For a Girl) and Sophia Kearney (HE.SHE.THEY. & The Brave Space) — each bringing insight into the evolving landscape of electronic music.

Key Conversations Shaping the Industry

This year’s summit programme features a range of discussions exploring the cultural, social and business dynamics influencing the global electronic music scene.

Topics include:

• After the Rise: The Future of Afro Electronic Music

• Navigating Community and Culture in Times of Conflict and Crisis

• Inside the Manager’s Room: Building the Next Generation of Global Artists

• Equity in Action: From Pledge to Progress presented by AFEM

• From Influence to Ownership: South Asians in Electronic Music

Together, these sessions reflect IMS’s role not only as a music conference but also as a platform for meaningful dialogue about representation, innovation and the future of the industry.

Newly Announced Speakers

The list of speakers joining the IMS Ibiza 2026 programme continues to grow and includes:

• Alyssa Vera (AFEM)

• Amber Haque (BBC / KAKURA)

• Andrea Faroppa (Sónar)

• Andrea Rosen (Best Nights VC)

• Chloe Lula (Resident Advisor)

• Connie Chow (shesaid.so / FUGA)

• DJ Paulette

• Farah Nanji (N1NJA / IMS)

• Helen Sartory (The Beatport Group)

• Heléna Star

• Katie Bain (Billboard)

• Logic1000

• Marie Montexier

• Martha Bolton (Not Bad For A Girl)

• Rachel Strassberger (Black Eyed Peas Management)

• Sama’ Abdulhadi

• Shanae Dennis (Wasserman)

• Sophia Kearney (HE.SHE.THEY. & The Brave Space)

• Whitney Wei (Writer / Editor)

A Global Gathering in Ibiza

Each year IMS Ibiza attracts industry leaders, artists, promoters and innovators from around the world, turning the island into a hub for conversation, collaboration and forward thinking within electronic music.

With more speakers and sessions still to be announced, IMS Ibiza 2026 promises another influential edition of the summit that continues to shape the future of the global dance music community.

For the latest programme updates and speaker announcements, visit the official IMS website.