ADE and Insomniac launch Map Point Summit between two EDC weekends

A three-day conference at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will fill the gap between EDC’s Dusk weekend (May 14 to 16) and its Dawn weekend (May 21 to 23) in 2027, Amsterdam Dance Event and Insomniac announced. It’s called Map Point Summit.

Insomniac founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella introduced the project during a keynote conversation at the 30th Amsterdam Dance Event, moderated by Billboard Dance Director Katie Bain. The talk covered independent promoters, rave culture and a more sustainable industry ecosystem. “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,” Rotella said.

The name comes from the underground tradition of map points, where partygoers picked up directions to undisclosed locations. The program will mix educational sessions, workshops, discussions and networking for independent promoters, artists, creators, entrepreneurs and industry professionals. Insomniac brings its live event experience, ADE its conference and education programs.

Speakers, programming and ticket details have yet to be announced. An interest list is open for updates.