Our Events
TENTATIVE AGENDA*
MondayJanuary 12th
2026
welcome party & early badge pick up
Time : Event : Details
Time
1:00PM
Event
Pro Series: Mike Tech – The Art of the Dance Floor
Details
Heinz Room
2:15PM
Pro Series: Marcellus Doe – DMX Lighting + Soundswitch
Heinz Room
3:30PM
Pro Series: Jack Kristian – Algorithm to Income
Heinz Room
4:45PM
Pro Series: Nate Acosta – Latin Music 101
Heinz Room
7-10PM
Welcome Party x Female DJ Council
Ollie’s Restaurant
TuesdayJanuary 13th
2026
full day of learning at the summit
Time : Event : Details
Time
8:30-9:30AM
Event
Badge pick up/Registration
Details
Oliver Foyer
8:30AM
DJ Champs Set
Oliver Foyer
9:30AM
Opening Ceremony
Oliver Ballroom w/Show Producers
9:45AM
Keynote: Malike Adigun
Brand Therapy: Transforming Your Business
Through Authenticity
Oliver Ballroom
10:30AM
Joe Bunn: How Did I Get Here?
Oliver Ballroom
10:55AM
Sponsor Spotlight: Vibo
Oliver Ballroom
11:10AM
Visit vendor booths, Podcast station
11:25AM
Digital Dave: Diggin’ in the Crates
Oliver Ballroom
11:50AM
Understanding Loyalisms
Oliver Ballroom
12:15PM
Oliver Ballroom
12:30-2:00PM
Lunch On-Site
Oliver Ballroom / Foyer
2:10PM
DJ Valentina: Your DJ Style
Oliver Ballroom
2:45-3:20PM
Tiny Desk Sessions: Loyal, Valentina, Joe Bunn
Malike: Heinz
3:30-4:05PM
Tiny Desk Sessions: Loyal, Valentina, Joe Bunn
Malike: Heinz
4:05-4:15PM
Break
Visit vendors / podcasting
4:20PM
Oliver Ballroom
4:30PM
Wedding Pro Panel
Oliver Ballroom
6-10PM
Summit Soirée x Burgh Brides
Grant Ballroom / Foyer
WednesdayJanuary 14th
2026
full eye opening learning at the summit
Time : Event : Details
Time
9:00-9:45AM
Event
Late Badge pick up/Registration
Details
Oliver Foyer
8:30AM
DJ Alex Reyes Set
Oliver Foyer
9:55AM
Keynote: Nick Spinelli
Booked by the Algorithm: How Social
Media Can Explode Your DJ Business
Oliver Ballroom
10:40AM
The Journey from Transactional to
Transformational Leadership
Oliver Ballroom
11:05AM
Sponsor Spotlight: SMPL
Oliver Ballroom
11:20AM
Visit vendor booths, Podcast station
11:40AM
Chris Atwood: The Art of Storytelling,
Life After a Stroke
Oliver Ballroom
12:05PM
Stephanie Rivkin: Fast Track – Al
Apps and Hacks
Oliver Ballroom
12:30-2:15PM
Lunch on Your Own
Around Pittsburgh
2:20PM
Keynote: DJ Dazzler – Dream
Clients, Real Checks
Oliver Ballroom
3:05PM
Hacks for Private Events
Oliver Ballroom
3:40-4:10PM
Workshops: Madd and Nick
Tiny Desk Sessions: Steph, Loren, Dazz
Oliver Ballroom
Grant Ballroom
4:20-4:50PM
Workshops: Nick and Dazz
Tiny Desk Sessions: Steph, Loren, Madd
Oliver Ballroom
Grant Ballroom
5:05-5:35PM
Sports Panel
Oliver Ballroom
5:40-5:50PM
Closing Ceremony
Awards, Next Year’s Show
TBD
Kill The DJ
TBD
9:00-11:00PM
After Party
TBD
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Event Tickets
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- DJ Summit 2026 - 2 day of beats, networking, and learning.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton, a vibrant backdrop for music and mixing.
- Open to all – from seasoned pros to beginners in the DJ industry.
- Groove, connect with fellow DJs, and enhance your skills.
- Don't miss this chance to elevate your DJ game!