AFEM Activities at MMW 2026
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community, spotlight diverse voices, and create space for meaningful industry conversations.
From poolside mixers and focused dinners to invite-only business forums, cultural showcases and women-led networking, our events are designed to bring artists, labels, managers, platforms and partners together around the future of electronic music.
Below you’ll find an overview of AFEM’s presence across the week and how to get involved. For details on AFEM member activities going on during MMW, please see this AFEM Members’ Activations Guide.
Tuesday, March 24
_ WMC Official Pool Party Mixer
2-5pm | Kimpton EPIC Hotel (WMC Badge holders)
Industry mixer and pool party for WMC Pro & Social badge-holders, with Beatport Live and hosts Audiopool, Groover, AFEM, and Magnetic Magazine Recordings.
_ AFEM Members Kick Off Dinner
See your member communications for info
Informal dinner for AFEM members to connect before the madness of Miami Music Week begins!
Wednesday, March 25
_ Fun Business Days
3:30-7pm | Sable Miami
An invite-only industry event with panels, mixer, and connection opportunities. Powered by Four Venues, and supported by AFEM.
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_ Artificial Music, Real Consequences: Ethics and Adaptation in the New Streaming Era
4-5pm | Kimpton EPIC Hotel (WMC Badge holders)
This WMC panel offers an overview of the current AI-driven recorded music ecosystem, examining how these vulnerabilities are being exploited and what it means for legitimate artists and labels.
Panelists include:
Kurosh Nasseri (AFEM / Nasseri Music Business Solutions)
Sherlo Esajas (BumaStemra)
Joshua Love (Reed Smith)
Parag Bhandari (UG Strategies)
Thursday, March 26
_ The Breakfast Club with Dutch Music Hub
See your member communications for info
Curated breakfast gathering bringing together the Dutch delegation and leading voices form the global electronic music industry. Powered by BumaStemra and AFEM.
_ AFEM Presents: Clout Doesn’t Last – Community Does: Building And Maintaining Brand Relevance in Dance Music
3-4pm | Kimpton EPIC Hotel (WMC Badge holders)
This WMC panel focuses on organic fan development, localized market activation, and breaking the shift from passive audiences to active participants.
Panelists include:
Alyssa Vera (AFEM)
Andrew Emil (Viva Acid)
Arielle Free (Free Your Mind / BBC Radio 1)
Sunita Dhaliwal (The Everyday Agency)
Romy Harber (Believe / b:electronic)
_ The Brown Renaissance: A New Wave in Dance Music
See your member communications for info
EMPIRE, SOUNDVILLA, and AFEM invite you to an exclusive Miami Music Week, celebrating the influence and contributions of South Asian, Arab, and African sounds in today’s dance and electronic music landscape.
Friday, March 27
_ Her Dancefloor x Femme House: Women In Dance Brunch
See your member communications for info
The 5th Annual MMW Women in Dance Brunch brings together professionals in the music industry for networking and DJ sets. Sponsored by The Recording Academy, with support from Support Women DJs and AFEM.