As the electronic music industry grapples with its own explosive growth and external commercial forces, the International Music Summit in Ibiza casts its 2026 edition not as a celebration, but as a crucial intervention. Under the banner “Reclaim The Dancefloor,” IMS Ibiza positions itself as the necessary forum for a community facing a pivotal moment, where the very culture born in underground spaces is now being shaped far beyond the booth. The curated programme promises to confront uncomfortable questions about cultural dilution in the age of scale, asking how the foundational values of connection and authenticity can survive amidst digital distraction and commodified experiences. It seeks to scrutinize how our shared rituals are being altered by the very technology that promised to unite us, proposing a return to agency and core principles.
This is a direct challenge to the passive consumption of culture, urging every stakeholder—from the visionary artist to the responsible promoter—to actively participate in steering the future. The organization extends an open call for voices that embody the diversity and creativity of the scene to join the speaker lineup and shape this urgent dialogue. The annual gathering this April at Mondrian & Hyde Ibiza in Cala Longa thus transforms from a mere conference into a strategic rallying point.
It is an invitation to collectively question, protect, and ultimately reclaim the spiritual and cultural ground that has defined this movement from its inception, before the industry’s soul is irrevocably altered. The time for discussion is now, as delegate badges are available ahead of a scheduled price increase, setting the stage for what may be the most critical conversation in recent electronic music history.
