Map Point Summit to Bring Dance Music Industry to Vegas
The inaugural event at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will take place this May 2027 between the two weekends of EDC.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
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Las Vegas will host the inaugural Map Point Summit at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in May 2027, bringing a new dance music industry gathering to the valley. The event marks the first time Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has held a summit outside of its home base, strategically timing the three-day program to coincide with the weekends of EDC Las Vegas 2027.
Why it matters
The summit aims to connect international creators, promoters, and industry professionals, further cementing the region as a central hub for the global electronic dance music economy. Attendees and locals should watch for upcoming program announcements as organizers bridge the gap between the two weekends of EDC Las Vegas.
The Map Point Summit will span a 3-day schedule in May 2027. This gathering arrives in the valley between the two weekends of EDC Las Vegas 2027, which are scheduled for May 14-16 and May 21-23.
The players
Insomniac Events
A major music event producer known for organizing EDC Las Vegas and various global dance festivals.
Amsterdam Dance Event
A prominent international electronic music conference and festival based in Amsterdam.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The venue hosting the first North American iteration of the Map Point Summit.
The details
The summit is a partnership between Insomniac Events and Amsterdam Dance Event intended to function as a North American industry meeting point. It will be hosted at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and is currently open for registration. Organizers have indicated that the full program details will be released in the coming months, offering a focused look at the future of the dance scene for entrepreneurs and artists.
Timeline
May 14-16, 2027: First weekend of EDC Las Vegas.
May 2027: Map Point Summit held in Las Vegas.
May 21-23, 2027: Second weekend of EDC Las Vegas.
Beyond the Strip
This summit follows the long-standing model established by the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) annual conference in the Netherlands. It marks a significant departure for the organization by hosting its first satellite gathering in North America outside of Amsterdam.
Residents can register for the summit now via the event portal to secure early access to the program. Expect increased industry traffic and hotel demand at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas throughout the month of May 2027.
The takeaway
The summit represents a major shift for the international dance music community by expanding its professional network into the Las Vegas market. Interested professionals should monitor the official Insomniac Events channels for the program announcement expected in the coming months.
Further reading
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