The Beat Junkie Institute of Sound launched in 2017 with the intention of mentoring the next generation of DJs — and along with fellow Beat Junkie DJ Melo-D – a world-class turntablist – Babu will impart his philosophies of mentorship at DJX ’26.

Hosted by Jake Jacobsen of Georgia’s A2R Entertainment, this Meet & Greet opens week of networking & opportunity, allowing everyone to experience the magic of DJX.

Mobile vet Troy Adams will explain why and show you that a successful wedding-sales process is built around three core principles: your pipeline, messaging, and data.

Join us at The Balcony of the Hard Rock Hotel on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Groove with the Carnival Cruise Line DJs and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

Sid Wilson (aka #0 aka DJ Starscream) — the menacing, masked DJ marvel of Slipknot, the Grammy-winning metal band that’s sold more than 30 million albums in its 30-year career — will discuss his wild and wildly successful career.

The legendary DJ/producer/entrepreneur will discuss his varied and rich career – both in and out of the DJ booth.

Business consultant Michael Wedaa presents a practical, insight-driven session designed to help DJs rethink how they use their corporation or LLC – not just for compliance, but as a strategic tool.

DJ vet Jeffrey Powell of 2 DJs 1 Mic will deliver a practical blueprint for expanding into audio, video, lighting, and event production.

Something new is taking place on the DJX floor this year – an innovative experience in the brandboX that you won’t want to miss!

Serving up lifelong lessons for beginner DJs, at DJX ‘26, Philly’s Greg Curran of The DJ Entertainment School will show you the way.

Created to help strengthen businesses, DJX opens the brandboX in ‘26, a quieter space on the DJX floor for solutions, services, and strategies that build your business.

At DJX ’26, Mark Imperial, author of “The One-Call Close for DJs,” will show you how to take back control of the booking – without scripts, pressure, or chasing. He’ll reveal the tools to help you close right away.

Back by popular demand, the DJX T-Shirt Design Contest Returns this year. DJX ’26 is Blueprinting the Future and you’re a part of the plan!

At DJX ’26, upstate New York jock Mark Brenneisen offers useful tips, challenge outdated habits, and give you tools to transform every wedding into something truly memorable.

At DJX ’26, Philly-based Vernique Fields (aka DJ Neeek Nyce) will offer a tutorial that will help DJs move beyond the limitations of working independently and build collaborative networks.

At DJX’26, HAPA the DJ Coach will reveal his secrets on how to maximize your choice of keeping your regular job and DJing on the side.

Last week, DJX Pop-Up Dayz made stops throughout Miami, including the Moxy South Beach, where the truck was stationed for nearly a whole week. 

Presented by Lazarus Stark of Maryland’s Epic Events will help you succeed by understanding your guests and clients at a deeper level.