In this session, Armin van Buuren reflects on the past, present and future of A State of Trance. He shares how the platform began, the key choices that shaped its identity, and his vision for where it’s heading in the years to come. Moderated by Renske, the session takes the form of an open and interactive Q&A, inviting fans to engage directly with Armin van Buuren and join the conversation about the direction, ambitions and future of A State of Trance.
The story, the vision, what’s next?
SHAPING A STATE OF TRANCE - A Q&A WITH ARMIN VAN BUUREN
INSIGHT
DATE: 28-02-2026 | 14:00 - 15:00 CET
Official ASOT Hotel
Mainport Hotel Rotterdam | Ground Floor | Break-out room 2
Moderated by Renske Kollenburg and participated by
Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren
Radio Host / DJ / Producer
It takes little to recognize that Armin van Buuren has been one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers in electronic music for over twenty years. His two-hour radio show, A State of Trance, is broadcast weekly from his own radio studio in the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries. In addition to all of this, Armin van Buuren is the co-founder of Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world.
Renske van Kollenburg
Music Industry Coach & Consultant | Interviewer | Speaker | Event Moderator
Renske van Kollenburg is initially known for many years of journalistic work in the music industry. She worked with leading artists such as Nile Rodgers, Boy George, Richie Hawtin, Armin van Buuren, Will.i.Am, Carl Cox, and Avicii. She has also worked as a film producer, event moderator and radio and award show host with audiences up to 30k people. Besides her role as a moderator at prominent events within the music industry she is also regularly booked as a speaker at various conferences and esteemed institutions like the SAE Institute. In her talks, Renske shares valuable insights and practical tools, addressing the challenges of sustainability in the fast and hectic music industry and high-performance professions.
