4 panels | 8+ workshops | 15 music performances

One day to take it all in

CEMC 2026 is a meeting of the minds where creators, thinkers, and dreamers come together to share knowledge and shape what’s next for electronic music in Chicago and beyond

Music:
- Headlining performances by DJ Hyperactive & Kate Simko
- Rising Star performances by Chicago DJs: Diskoteka, Sunshine Rewind, wOLFY!, Shanti & J. Copes
- House on the Harbor patio takeover featuring Cinna, Silk Beats, Floral, House Key, Ghost, Hootie & Carajo
- Ambient hybrid opening set by Jac Hoja and Saiklon

Panels:
- The Human Edge: AI, Tech & Future-Proofing Your Career
- From Jacking to Footwork: The Dance Systems That Built a Culture (with Viva Acid)
- The Cost of a Night Out (with Producer Podcast)
- Chicago’s Legacy & What Comes Next (with Museum of House)

DJ/Producer Workshops Powered by Elevated Academy:
- Advanced Sound Design
- Beat the Clock (Music Production Framework)
- Path of the Independent Artist
- Artist Storyteller (Posting with Purpose)
- Shooting Content That Doesn't Suck

Activations:
- Midwest Rave Culture Archive
- Museum of House
- Meet the Professionals: Industry Networking (with Stage Hands)
+ more

Vendor Presentations:
- Erica Synths: The Bullfrog Ecosystem (Designed With Richie Hawtin)
- Elektron: Workflow for Music Production & Live Hardware Sets
- Sensaphonics: Hearing Health 101 for DJs, Producers, and Fans
- Robots Are Red: Modular Workshop
- Zlob Modular: Intro to Soldering Workshop

Vendors On-Site:
- Alpha Theta (Formerly Pioneer DJ)
- Ableton
- ALM / Busy Circuits
- WMD
+ many more

We are also offering $25 fixed price tickets for students and $30 fixed price tickets for Bridgeport residents. These must be purchased on site at Ramova Theatre.