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Event host

Aradhna Tayal Leach
Managing Director, The Radio Academy, Director, Radio TechCon, 
Director, Clockhouse Media

Aradhna Tayal Leach is a strategic consultant and leader in media, events and engagement. She brings together extensive experience in the media, arts and technology sectors, with a passion for industry development to better reflect, represent and influence society.

Aradhna is Managing Director of The Radio Academy, the UK charity to support and celebrate excellence in audio. She is also Director of Radio TechCon, the UK’s audio and radio technology conference.

Formerly at the BBC and through her consultancy Clockhouse Media, Aradhna has led events, initiatives and strategies across the creative industries. Her portfolio includes BBC Shorts, OKRE Summit, Creative Cities Convention, the Film and TV Charity, the Worldwide Association for Women Journalists and Writers, AudioUK, Sadler’s Wells and the National Theatre.

A former trustee of The Radio Academy, Aradhna was awarded their Fellowship in 2020 for her services to audio. She is trustee of WAC Arts, committee member of the Royal Television Society, London and former Chair of the Jury for their student awards.

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Jacqueline Bierhorst
President, WorldDAB, and Project Director, Digital Radio NL

Jacqueline Bierhorst has been a pioneer in commercial radio since 1987, specialised in distribution, marketing, and content. She has a strong track record in launching and leading successful commercial television and radio channels in The Netherlands and Belgium. From 2011 until 2015 she was project leader on the roll out of the DAB+ network in The Netherlands and since 2015 she is project director Digital Radio NL, a collaboration between public and commercial broadcasters and the Ministry of Economic Affairs coordinating involvement of all stakeholders and joint marketing of Digital Radio. Bierhorst is owner of Jacky B Entertainment Solutions, Vice President of WorldDAB, a member of the WorldDAB Steering Board and an active ambassador of digital radio throughout Europe. She is also a consultant to the Flemish Government, Department of Culture, Youth and Media for the introduction of DAB+ in Flanders, initiating collaboration throughout the Flemish stakeholders on digital radio and country manager Radioplayer Netherlands.

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Lindsay Cornell
Chair, WorldDAB Technical Committee, and Principal Systems Architect, BBC Digital

Lindsay Cornell has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, in a variety of engineering, editorial and leadership roles spanning radio, TV, and spectrum regulation. He has considerable experience in leading collaborative projects through his roles as Chairman of CEPT FM PT51, dealing with spectrum issues for programme-making, and as Chairman of the WorldDAB Technical Committee, managing the stability and development of the standard.

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Luka Duric
Vice President, AER – Association of European Radios EEIG

Luka Duric, born in Zagreb, holds an MBA. He worked at Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation as Deputy Manager for Croatia and Slovenia, and later as Spokesperson and Advisor to the Croatian President. Currently, he runs a consulting firm, is VP of the European Commercial Radio Association, and Director of the Croatian Radio Forum.

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Hervé Godechot
Board Member, Arcom

Hervé Godechot joined the CSA in February 2019. A graduate of the Tours School of Journalism, he became a journalist and reporter for the regional stations of France 3 in Rennes, Nancy, Le Mans and for the France Outre-Mer network (1988-1994). He then joined the national editorial staff of France 3 as a reporter, then a senior reporter in the General Information department, then in the Economy and Social department from 1995. He was head of the Economy and Social department at France 3 (2000-2006), before be appointed editor-in-chief of the national editions of the television news, 12/13 and 19/20 (2006-2016). From 2016, he became editor-in-chief of the Economy and Social service common to France 2 and France 3, editorialist and columnist for France 3 and France Info TV, on which he also presents Eco Week. Since January 2019, Hervé Godechot has been editor-in-chief of special operations and columnist on France Info TV. Hervé Godechot chairs the Arcom “Radios and digital audio” working group. He is also vice-president of the “Publishing and distribution of on-demand television and audiovisual media services” working group.

Francis Goffin
Independent adviser to radio leaders

 

 

Tomas Granryd
Coordinator, The EBU Connected Cars Playbook
Tomas Granryd has been working for Swedish Radio for more than 20 years, holding various positions such as hosting, producing, and commissioning radio. For the last 5 years, he has been the head of digital partnerships, leading the work around the presence of Radio and Swedish Radio in connected cars. Tomas is also the Vice Chair of the Digital Committee at the EBU.

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Phil Kesby
Domain Architect – BBC Architecture, Arqiva

Phil Kesby is a chartered Engineer with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering broadcast systems for AM, FM, DAB and DTT, continuing to innovate and develop these technologies to enable optimised deployment for broadcasters, network operators and consumers. Phil has led the development of new approaches for the reduction of energy consumption in terrestrial broadcast platforms for the BBC and Arqiva. He is a member of the World DAB Technical committee, and a member of the DVB steering board. Phil is vice-chairperson for the ETSI committee defining harmonised standards for broadcast transmitters and receivers (ERM TG-17). Phil received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Leicester (UK).

Edita Kudlácová
Head of Radio, EBUEBU

Edita Kudlácová is the Head of Radio at the European Broadcasting Union. She works with public service as well as wider radio industry on advocacy for radio, especially focusing on distribution via connected dashboard. With the relevant international committees and professional groups, she has been developing work around live radio, relation of radio and podcasting, providing space to share, network and learn for senior audio makers and radio creatives, and also looking at innovation happening in the radio world today. Prior to joining EBU, she worked at Czech Radio where she set up the innovation team and developed a number of projects using new technology and innovating around audio content.

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Bernie O’Neill
Project Director, WorldDAB

Bernie O’Neill is an experienced people connector within the digital radio industry, Bernie has headed WorldDAB since 2011, with overall responsibility for the direction and management of WorldDAB activities. Together with her team and the global network of WorldDAB members she works to further the adoption and implementation of DAB+, the digital successor of FM radio.  With a background in leadership of international trade associations for over 25 years, her career expands over several industries including radio, ICT, water and education. She is an expert at driving business development, delivering value to stakeholders, strategically aligning teams, and developing effective marketing communications. Trained in international business, she has held postings in London, Brussels, and The Hague. 

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Adriano Pitteri
Project Manager, SRG SSR

Adriano Pitteri is Program Manager for the Broadcast Distribution at SRG SSR, the Swiss Public Broadcaster. In this role, he coordinates the strategy and implementation of SRG SSR's DAB+, FM and satellite broadcasting. Adriano is member of the SRG SSR’s DSO steering committee and also chairs the SRG SSR's coordination group for digital switchover communication. This includes coordinating the marketing campaign for the Swiss public broadcaster.

Nick Pitts
Content Director of Jazz FM and Magic Classical, Bauer Audio UK

Nick Pitts has been part of the radio and audio landscape for over 30 years, ranging from BBC national to launching small scale and DAB, via award winning big London breakfast shows and national commercial radio.  Nick was responsible for producing, creating imaging and leading for some of the UKs largest groups of the day. He is an innovative and creative leader in the specialist music radio world.  He is currently Content Director of Jazz FM and Magic Classical at Bauer Audio UK.  Nick has been part of the furniture of Jazz FM since it’s digital relaunch in 2008 on DAB, with a journey from producer to board member when the brand was sold to Bauer Media, where he was part of the sale process and oversaw the integration into the new owner.  He also has responsibility for leading the globally respected Jazz FM Awards and created and led its 30th Anniversary “Established 1990” initiative and is also a trustee and Vice Chair of the UK’s Radio Academy.

Gregor Pötzsch
Product Owner, Radio, CARIAD, Volkswagen Group and Chair of WorldDAB Automotive Working Group

Pötzsch is a digital radio native as Product Owner @Cariad entertainment, smart functions and gaming dev team. He is driving the Digital Radio Entertainment Future @Cariad for Volkswagen Group. Together with WorldDAB, RadioDNS and Radioplayer he connects the Broadcast Community with the Automotive World.

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Hanns Wolter
Technical Director, DAB Italia and Chair, WorldDAB Spectrum and Network Implementation Committee

Hanns has been working in the DAB world since 2000 as a Product Manager and has, in these years worked on all issues regarding DAB, at both a national and international level, including the introduction of DAB+ in 2007. He is involved in network planning and spectrum issues and also works closely with hardware manufacturers for the deployment of a comprehensive DAB environment. Currently, he is responsible for the planning and management of the ongoing roll-out of DAB Italia’s network and all issues related to the creation, distribution and transmission of the multiplex.

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Mr Carsten Zorger
Director, Digitalradio Büro Deutschland

Zorger is the Director of the German DAB+ digital radio marketing body - Digitalradio Büro Deutschland which oversees the marketing and promotion of DAB+ digital radio in Germany. Prior to this, he was head of marketing and communications at the German national radio broadcaster, Deutschlandradio. Previously, he was head of public relations at the Berlin-Brandenburg branch of ADAC, the German automobile association. He was responsible for corporate communications at ISP Strato AG, one of the world's largest web-hosting companies. He has extensive experience in the radio industry, having been chief editor and director of audio and internet at SWR3 Börsenman and managing editor at BLR in Bavaria.

Gala dinner venue:

Wednesday 13 November 2024

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel - Mihanoviceva 1, 10000 Zagreb

Time: 18:45 - 22:00

Dating from the 1920s, this lavish, art nouveau-style hotel is centrally located and promises to be a wonderful location for our Gala dinner.

Details to follow soon.

Gala dinner venue: Wednesday 13 November 2024

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel  
Mihanoviceva 1  ·  10000 Zagreb  ·  Croatia 

Conference venue: Thursday 14 November 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka
Radnicka Street, 21, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

 

Accommodation:

There are plenty of hotels near the conference venues, which will cater for all budgets.

Click on the Google Map link, for a guide to accommodation in the vacinity of the hotels where the events are taking place.  Both hotels have provided a delegate rate below, which are available on a first come first serve basis.

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel (0.5 miles from centre). 

Superior room: Single €150 / Double €168

If you would like to book, please use the reservation link by clicking here or you can email: reservations@esplanade.hr

Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb - Radnicka  (1.2 miles from centre).

Standard room: Single €158 / Double €170 (preferential rate only available until 17 October 2024)

If you would like to book, please use the reservation link by clicking here.

All prices are with breakfast and VAT included. City tax is not included and will be charged at €1.60 per person per day. 

 

 

Sponsors and exhibitors

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Aldena

With over 80-year heritage makes ALDENA one of the leading manufacturers of antennas, RF accessories, and planning software for Radio/TV and mission-critical communications. Nowadays ALDENA products are installed in more than 125 countries and EMLAB software is used by Broadcasters, System integrators, Authorities, University. ALDENA offers high-quality engineering services: Antenna measurements, Network planning, OnField commissioning, and Training. EMLAB is a software tool for antenna design, coverage area, and the human body exposition to the EMF (NIR Prediction). A division for measuring and monitoring systems develops innovative EMF Measurement equipment: Meters, Probes, and Antennas.

AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH

AVT Audio Video Technologies was founded in 1996 in Nuremberg as a manufacturer for professional audio equipment.

Today, AVT is a leading manufacturer of DAB technology offering reliable hardware and software solutions for small, cost effective setups as well as scalable, fully redundant headends.

By tailoring individual solutions aimed at the changing requirements of a developing market, AVT equips its partners with the technology necessary to shape the media landscape of tomorrow. While steadily developing new systems to connect digital infrastructure and broadcast, we also make sure to continuously improve our existing products by implementing new features to enable sustained use. All our hardware systems are DSP based to offer highest reliability for a prolonged lifecycle.

AVT has more than two decades of comprehensive audio knowledge and offers more than just DAB products. As one of the leading manufacturers of telephone hybrid systems and audio codecs, we are also able to realize cross-system integrations. The AVT systems, which are developed and manufactured in Germany, are deployed worldwide via national distributors. This gives us the opportunity to monitor global developments in broadcast and provide comprehensive solutions.

www.avt-nbg.de

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COM-TECH

COM-TECH is an Italian leading company designing and developing high-end RF passive components.A worldwide reference, suppling products and services to customers in more than 50 Countries, COM-TECH main business areas are: Digital (DVB-T, ATSC, ISDB-T) and Analog Broadcast TV, Digital (DAB, T-DMB) and Analog (FM) Broadcast Radio; Industrial, Scientific and Medical.COM-TECH designs and manufactures Bandpass Filters and Channel Combiners, Hybrid Couplers, Multicouplers and Splitters, Patch Panels, Dry Loads, Rigid Lines, Connectors, Flanges, Elbows, Adapters, and accessories.

www.com-tech.it

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DIGIDIA

DIGIDIA provides end-to-end DAB & DAB+ solutions for broadcast and test applications. The broadcast transmission range encompasses multiplexers, content servers, IP gateways for EDI & ETI, and road tunnel transmission/break-in products. The monitoring range includes professional RF receivers and EDI/ETI/RF monitoring platforms. All products are provided for both virtual and physical server platforms - Software and hardware designs are 100% done in house. Since 2021 DIGIDIA is part of the NAUTEL group.

www.nautel.com/products/digital-radio/dab/

DekTec Digital Video B.V.

DekTec offers a large selection of PC peripherals that, although originally designed for digital video applications, are also effective for DAB+ projects. Our product range includes test modulators and monitoring receivers, available in both PCIe and USB form factors, designed to generate, receive, and analyze RF and baseband DAB+ signals using our StreamXpert stream software. These tools are ideal for a diverse range of users - including broadcasters, car and equipment manufacturers, and testing labs - who are actively developing, maintaining, and deploying high-quality, standards-compliant DAB+ digital radio solutions.

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ITEL Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni

ITEL Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni is a company specializing in audio processing and headend systems for the radio and television telecommunications market.
Based in Perugia, Italy, ITEL designs and manufactures all of its products locally.
Founded in 2007, ITEL quickly gained a strong reputation in the Italian market for the quality and innovation of its products. It was the first company to implement the recoding of alternative frequencies in RDS systems for FM radio and the first globally to integrate audio processing systems within DAB+ headend technology. Today, ITEL’s distribution network spans over 100 countries, and the company collaborates with major government organizations worldwide to advance DAB+ radio development.

 

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Paneda 

Paneda offers innovative and cost-effective DAB solutions: safety systems, broadcast networks and broadcast systems. Nearly 200 tunnels in Norway are equipped with Paneda systems. Many local and public European broadcasters are using Paneda DAB Head-End systems with a complete range of products including multiplexing, audio encoders, data insertion and content management. 

www.paneda.no

 

 

Plisch

Plisch – The Transmitter Company is a leading manufacturer of DTV and DAB transmitter systems, founded in 1955 and located in Viernheim, Germany. We deliver innovative products and services to the broadcasting equipment industry – using our scientific and technological expertise – to give a clear technical and economic advantage to our customers. 

www.plisch.de

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Radioplayer

Owned by broadcasters in 22 countries, Radioplayer brings together nearly 10,000 radio stations globally. Collaborating with automotive and tech leaders, we're transforming radio for connected audiences. Our goal is to empower radio's future through innovation and strategic partnerships. Our flagship products include Hybrid Radio Integrations in cars, an extensive app ecosystem and smart speaker integrations. Through the Radioplayer Data Platform and Insight Dashboard, we help broadcasters optimize content and business strategies. Through global collaboration and advocacy, we uphold radio's cultural significance and accessibility. In essence, Radioplayer leads radio's evolution, ensuring that radio remains a vital part of the connected world, whether it's in cars, homes, or on any device where people listen to content. 

www.radioplayer.org

RF2Digital 

RF2Digital specializes in providing automotive radio solutions that cover global radio standards such as DAB, DRM, CDR, HDRadio, AM/FM, and streaming radio. Our solutions leverage SDR (Software Defined Radio) technology, which can be seamlessly integrated into any automotive SoC. With a mission to surpass technical boundaries in automotive infotainment systems, we draw from decades of experience and research, striving towards uncharted territories of the future. As an initial endeavor, our focus lies on delivering comprehensive IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) system solutions.

http://rf2digital.com/

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Syes

SYES has been successfully manufacturing Transmitters, systems and solutions for broadcasters for over 40 years with technology fully developed in-house thanks to its powerful R&D departments.

Together with multiple-standard high-efficiency broadcasting Transmitters (air/liquid cooled) and antenna systems, SYES has proudly developed and released a complete line of DAB+ transmitters which has been recently released in a state-of-the-art version for the peace of mind of all our customers worldwide. Come and see for yourself at WorldDAB Summit 2024!

www.syes.eu

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TRedess

TRedess is a company specialised in DTT and DAB+ Transmitters and Gap Fillers, counting with more than 28.000 transmitting devices operating worldwide in more than 60 countries. TRedess DAB+ portfolio counts with air cooled solutions from very low powers up to 5KW.

In the last 4 years, TRedess has become a key player in a large number of the DAB+ rollouts worldwide due to the very high efficiency of TRedess DAB+ transmitters plus also the outstanding performance of TRedess DAB+ SFN Gap Fillers.

Other main characteristics to highlight of TRedess solutions are: compact devices, flexibility, easy to use and operate, cost effective solutions for each scenario, full control of the design and manufacturing, top class quality control, support, etc…

www.tredess.com

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Xperi - featuring DTS AutoStage and All In Media (AIM) 

Xperi, via its comprehensive broadcast technologies portfolio (including DTS AutoStage, AIM Radio Apps including the new AIM Player and AIM RAPID), is uniquely committed to support broadcasters in their special bonds with the communities they serve, enabling connections with audiences wherever they consume content, while simplifying and personalizing content discovery and future-proofing radio via a consistent and constant stream of broadcast-centric innovation.

When joining DTS AutoStage, broadcasters maintain control of their content in the car dash and gain access to end-user analytics. Broadcasters can join DTS AutoStage for free at https://onboarding.connectedrad.io

Travelling from the airport to the city centre:

By Bus: takes approx. 35-40 mins depending on traffic and costs €8 per person.  Pay by cash or card.

By taxi: takes approx. 20-25 minutes and costs approx. €33 (price and time vary depending on location).  Uber and Bolt both offer a service in Zagreb.

Currency: Euros

 

Things to do in Zagreb

Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, a country in Southeast Europe that borders the Adriatic Sea and the Balkans.

If you have a few hours spare and want to do a bit of site seeing, there is plenty to keep you busy.  Take a look at InfoZagreb or TimeOut Guide to start planning your trip. 

Below are a few attractions that the WorldDAB team are getting excited about:

Zagreb is famous for its museums and art galleries. One of the must-visit museums in the city is the Mimara Museum, home to over 3,700 pieces, including works by famous artists such as Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Monet.

Tesla Technical Museum Nikola Tesla shows the development and application of technological advances. Along with its permanent display, it features special exhibits such as the Planetarium, the Apisarium, the Mine, and the Nikola Tesla study.

The Sljeme Tower is the visual trademark of Medvednica Mountain and the highest point with panoramic views of the entire city and the Zagreb highlands.  The Sljeme Tower is approx. 45 minutes outside of the city.

November 13th
12:00 - 13:00	Networking lunch (MEMBERS ONLY)
13:00 - 14:30	General Assembly (MEMBERS ONLY) - IN-PERSON
13:00 - 14:30	General Assembly (MEMBERS ONLY) - ONLINE
18:45 - 22:00	Gala Dinner - Esplanade Hotel (MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS) - 18:30: Networking drinks / 19:30 Dinner
November 14th
09:00 - 15:30	WorldDAB SUMMIT 2024 (MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS)

November 13th, 18:45-22:00 CET
18:45 - 19:30	Gala Dinner Networking drinks Venue: Esplanade Hotel
19:30 - 22:00	Gala Dinner Venue: Esplanade Hotel
November 14th, 09:30-15:30 CET
09:30 - 10:30	Session 1   Jacqueline Bierhorst reflects on her first twelve months as WorldDAB President, at a time of significant growth for DAB+ including the launch of the Automatic Safety Alert system, several countries announcing digital switchover plans, as well as rapidly increasing interest in DAB+ across Africa and Asia, and the continued development of connected cars. Speaker: Jacqueline Bierhorst, President, WorldDAB   The French regulator, Arcom has published its White Paper on Radio. Hervé Godechot, member of Arcom and President of its "Radio and digital audio" working group, will explore the important proposals. He’ll explain the plan to move to predominantly digital broadcasting by the end of 2033, and the rapid growth of DAB+ across France. Speaker: Hervé Godechot, Board Member, Arcom   How society, listeners and broadcasters all benefit from securing radio's digital future Broadcast radio plays a critical role in the evolving media landscape, particularly in automotive environments. WorldDAB, EBU and AER discuss their collaboration between broadcasters and with car manufacturers to maintain broadcast radio's prominence, while developing strategies for integrating broadcast radio into connected platforms. Speakers: Jacqueline Bierhorst, President, WorldDAB Luka Duric, Vice President, AER – Association of European Radios and Director of the Croatian Radio Forum Edita Kudlácová, Head of Radio, European Broadcasting Union Moderator: Bernie O’Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee break
11:00 - 12:00	Session 2   Switchover is happening here and now. The north German state of Schleswig-Holstein is starting a move to DAB+, with the switch completed by mid-2031 at the latest. And in Switzerland, the public broadcaster SRG SSR will switch off its FM broadcasts by the end of this year. Learn how and why these radio markets are making the switch. Speakers: Dirk Schrödter, Head of the State Chancellery of Schleswig-Holstein (on video) Adriano Pitteri, Program Manager Broadcast Distribution, SRG SSR   After several years of uncertainty, Spain is now moving towards a digital broadcast future that will ensure that public radio remains a key feature of the digital media landscape. So far this year, public broadcaster RTVE has launched DAB+ in several cities across Spain with the aim of providing 50% population coverage by the end of tye year. . A new technical plan that will accommodate both public and private radio broadcasters will be essential for the rollout of DAB+ across Spain. Speaker: Javier Sánchez Pérez, Head of Strategy, RTVE Innovation Center, Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)   Arqiva’s Phil Kesby explains the BBC and Arqiva's groundbreaking project to reduce energy consumption in DAB networks. This session will cover strategies for meeting sustainability targets, insights on optimizing existing and new transmitter designs, and the potential to save up to 400MWhr per year—ensuring a greener future for radio broadcasting without compromising listener experience. Speaker: Phil Kesby, Domain Architect – BBC Architecture – Arqiva
12:00 - 13:00	Lunch
13:00 - 14:00	Session 3   From content to brand, German Radio group Axel Springer has a plan how DAB+ fits into one of the most successful radio groups in Germany. Christoph Falke will give an overview of the group and the stations within it, how DAB+ helps them reach new and niche audiences, plus how DAB+ fits with their hybrid radio strategy and what the future plans are to push broadcast radio through content and brand extensions. Speaker: Christoph Falke, Axel Springer   Belgium’s French-speaking radio industry joined together to facilitate a digital distribution of radio, with DAB+ at the heart of a multiplatform hybrid strategy. RTBF together with the main private radio stations created maRadio.be, a digital radio alliance promoting DAB+ in Belgium’s French-speaking regions. Their approach has ensured the successful implementation and promotion of DAB+ and provides an excellent template for our industry. Speaker: Francis Goffin, Independent adviser to radio leaders   Commercial radio in the UK is attracting its biggest ever audiences, a record 40.5m weekly listeners (+3.2% YoY) according to the latest RAJAR results (Q2 2024).  Jazz FM, which is the UK’s largest jazz media celebrating the best in jazz, soul and blues across the UK and the world. Jazz FM Content Director Nick Pitts explores the station’s heritage and commercial success in conversation with broadcaster Des Paul. Speaker: Nick Pitts, Content Director, Jazz FM, in conversation with Des Paul, presenter, Greatest Hits Radio, Magic Soul
14:00 - 14:30	Coffee break
14:30 - 15:30	Session 4   How DAB+ revvs up radio DAB+ continues to be a vital component of in-car radio, and this session will unite experts from the automotive and broadcasting industries to examine how they are collaborating to ensure drivers have seamless access to broadcast radio. Discover how both sectors are working together to maintain and enhance the radio experience for drivers in an evolving digital landscape. Speakers:  Tomas Granryd, Coordinator, The EBU Connected Cars Playbook other panellists to be confirmed   DAB+ saving lives Earlier this WorldDAB and Digitalradio Deutschland e.V. announced the launch of the "Automatic Safety Alert (ASA)" system after two years of intensive collaboration. This pioneering innovation in DAB+ digital radio technology aims to protect the public during emergencies by delivering reliable safety alerts without requiring an internet connection. Listeners will benefit from a system that alerts them even if mobile or internet connections are disrupted. ASA operates automatically in the background, can be regionally adjusted for the location, and boasts high resilience thanks to the robust DAB+ radio transmission network. By mid-2025, new generations of DAB+ radios will support the ASA standard. Find out how the system was successfully tested as part of Germany’s national “Warntag” warning day. Speakers:  Carsten Zorger, Director, Digitalradio Büro Deutschland Germany Lindsay Cornell, Chair, WorldDAB Technical Committee, and Principal Systems Architect, BBC Digital    Leading broadcast conversations Red hot radio topics are tackled live by our panel of global experts. Find out what they really think on the biggest issues facing today’s radio industry in this frank and honest conversation! Moderator: Hanns Wolter, Technical Director, DAB Italia and Chair, WorldDAB Spectrum and Network Implementation Committee