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Moderator

Ana Belén Roy
Journalist and News Anchor, Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)

Ana Belén Roy is a journalist and news anchor for RTVE. She currently presents news on Canal24h. She has presented various programs and news programs on TVE and RNE. She has been associated with public radio and television since 2005. She is a communications professor and event presenter and moderator. She has received the Antena de Oro Award from the Spanish Radio and Television Federation.

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Eric Adelbrecht
Chief Executive Officer, maRadio.be SC

Eric Adelbrecht, based in Brussels, BE, is Chief Executive Officer at maRadio.be SCRL. Active in the radio world since 1988, Eric has extensive experience in international management, having previously been the managing director of NRJ Belgium, and then the managing director of RTL radios in Belgium before taking on his role in maRadio.be since 2019.

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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, 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. 

Charles-Emmanuel Bon
Secretary General, Radio France

Charles-Emmanuel is Secretary General of Radio France. He is a member of the Executive Board and is responsible for strategic and cross-company projects, distribution, internal and external governance and public and international affairs. Prior to joining Radio France in 2023, he was Director of Operations and Information Technology at Lagardère News. Charles-Emmanuel has an extensive experience of radio. A member of the executive committee of Lagardère News, his scope of responsibility covered radio and press technologies, Europe 1 operations and public affairs. Previously, he held various positions at RTL Group in Luxembourg and France. In particular, he managed RTL Net, the Internet subsidiary of RTL and was in charge of Development and Technologies for the Radio division of Groupe M6. Prior to joining RTL Group, he was a project manager in the Media practice at Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy consultancy. He is a graduate of the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, ESSEC and the University of Cergy Pontoise.

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Sonia Domarco
Country Manager, Radioplayer Spain

With extensive experience in media, specialised in strategy, digital transformation and business development, Sonia currently works for the Spanish radio broadcasters as Country Manager for Radioplayer Spain. Launched in 2019, Radioplayer Spain is supported by the leading national broadcasters, both public and commercial, as well as regional and local stations. Committed to innovation in radio, last year Sonia launched a partnership with Telefónica, Spain's leading telecommunications company, to offer radio listening to Movistar+ customers, expanding the reach of Radioplayer stations to new audiences.

She previously worked for Prisa Group, the Spanish leader in media, music and entertainment, where she held different positions with responsibility for business in Spain and Latin America. At Prisa Radio she was Director of Innovation and Strategy, with an active participation in the development and implementation of the Group’s digital transformation plan and in products and business units’ redefinition.

Jean-Marc Dubreuil
Programme Manager, WorldDAB

Jean-Marc Dubreuil has been involved in the digital audio broadcasting world as early as 2009, with Frontier Silicon, focusing on the automotive sector. Since 2012, he is the WorldDAB representative in France, working with the industry to promote the adoption of DAB+.

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Matías González Martín
Secretary General for Telecommunications and Regulation of Audiovisual Communication Services, Government of Spain

Matías is an accomplished telecommunications engineer from the Technical University of Madrid, he brings extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Institutional Relations at Vodafone Spain for over a decade. He has played a key role in shaping Spain’s digital policy, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure deployment strategies, including initiatives under the national Recovery Plan for digital transformation.

Tomas Granryd
Head of digital partnerships, Swedish Radio

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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Laurence Harrison
Chief Partnerships Officer, Radioplayer

Laurence has over 25 years experience working in the radio and technology sectors and leads on building and managing Radioplayer’s partnerships with the automotive industry. He works closely with Radioplayer’s car manufacturer partners on the radio user experience in connected cars and manages the partnerships including CARIAD, BMW Group, Renault and NIO who between them have over 4 Million cars on the road today powered by Radioplayer. He is also a current Board member of both RadioDNS and WorldDAB.

He previously worked for Digital Radio UK where he led the partnerships with car manufacturers that saw DAB digital radio included as standard in all new cars. Before that he was a Director at techUK representing the UK technology sector in areas such as environmental policy, healthcare and consumer technology, and was a Board Director at Digital UK, the organisation that managed the UK’s digital TV switchover.

Martin Hülsmann
Managing Director RADIO BOB!

When Martin isn’t standing ankle-deep in mud in front of an open-air stage, he’s spreading the message of rock as Managing Director of RADIO BOB! At Germany’s largest rock radio station, the 49-year-old is primarily responsible for brand management and business development.
The radio industry has been his professional festival ground for over 20 years: Before taking on his role at RADIO BOB!, he led corporate communications for numerous stations within REGIOCAST, Germany’s largest private radio network, until 2019.
Martin Hülsmann lives with his wife and two children in Schleswig-Holstein, though his roots lie in Westphalia. He earned a master’s degree in History, Political Science, and Sociology in Bochum, followed by journalistic training and freelance work. In 2024, he successfully completed an Executive MBA at the Hamburg Media School/University of Hamburg with a master’s thesis titled “The Impact of AI on the Value Chain in Private Radio.”

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Gereon Joachim
Vice President Automotive Sales & Strategy, EMEA, Xperi

Gereon Joachim, Vice President Automotive Sales & Strategy, EMEA, is leading the European automotive business development / sales activities and strategy for Xperi. A senior executive with over 25 years of experience in engineering, program management and sales in the automotive industry, he is focused on delivering extraordinary in-car infotainment experiences to his customers, making journeys safer and more enjoyable. Prior to joining Xperi, Gereon held positions at Visteon, Remy International and United Technologies. He holds an MBA in Global eManagement from University of Cologne and a degree in Industrial Engineering from Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

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Edita Kudlacova
Head of Radio, EBU

Edita Kudláčová 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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Megan Lazovick
Vice President, Edison Research

Megan Lazovick, Vice President at Edison Research, specializes in crafting research for thought leadership, content marketing, and consumer-driven strategy. With a passion for understanding consumer behavior in the audio sector, Megan designs surveys and moderates focus groups and in-depth interviews, exploring people's diverse lives and interests worldwide. In 2023 alone, Lazovick developed and presented The Kids Podcast Listener Report, The Spoken Word Audio Report, Dashboard Dialogue, The Infinite Dial, and The Media Habits of Gen Z. She also is part of the team behind The Women's Podcast Listeners Report, The Gen Z Podcast Listener Report, and many other bespoke studies from Edison Research. Lazovick is a sought-after speaker at industry events worldwide, including WorldDAB Automotive, The European Radio Show, RAIN Summits, Campaigns and Marketing Summit, Marketing to Women, Marketing to Moms, Country Radio Seminar, and more. She holds a degree in Communication Studies with a focus on radio and television from The College of New Jersey. 

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Stefan Möller
President, Association Of European Radios - AER 

Stefan Möller is President for the Association of European Radios (AER) based in Brussels.
AER has over 5500 member stations across EU. Stefan is also the Managing Director for commercial radio trade body RadioMedia in Finland and the chairman of the board for Radioplayer Finland.

Stefan´s career started as a drummer before joining the public service broadcaster YLE.
From there Stefan moved to the commercial media sector and has worked in various positions as presenter, actor, creative, marketing director, consultant, founder of radio stations and as director of radio.  

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Tobias Nielsen
Senior Vice President Digital, Bauer Media Group

With 30 years in senior leadership roles in European media, Tobias built and led successful ventures across radio, music, entertainment, and digital audio. Highlights include founding Denmark’s most profitable commercial radio stations, launching the country’s largest podcast business, and creating Europe’s first radio subscription service. As SVP of Digital Audio, Tobias drives digital transformation across nine markets, reaching 60 million weekly listeners. Tobias brings a strategic, innovative mindset backed by an Executive MBA, strong communication skills, and deep industry experience. Tobias is member of the Executive Leadership Team at Bauer Media Group and Board of Directors at Bauer Media Denmark.

Frank Nowack
Function Owner Broadcast Radio, Ford Motor Company

Frank Nowack is Function Owner Broadcast Radio for Ford Motor Company since July 2005. Previous to that he held a similar role for over 5 years at Volkswagen Group. He holds a Diploma in Communications Engineering from Fachhochschule Dortmund – University of Applied Sciences and Arts and is an active member of WorldDAB’s automotive working group.

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Bernie O’Neill
Project Director, WorldDAB

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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Mark Pearson
Senior Analyst, Research and Intelligence, Ofcom UK

Mark Pearson is a Senior Analyst in Ofcom’s Research & Intelligence team where he leads the collection and analysis of industry data and monitoring of market developments relating to the radio and audio sectors. Prior to this he was a member of Ofcom’s strategy team where he worked on a wide range of projects across Ofcom’s regulatory remit, having started his career in telecoms finance. During his career at Ofcom, he has contributed to Ofcom’s external publications, including directing Ofcom’s flagship Media Nations report. 

Nick Piggott,
Project Director, RadioDNS and Vice President, WorldDAB

Nick has spent the majority of his career working in the radio industry, initially in programming and then moving to digital radio and online innovation. He is one of the founders of RadioDNS Hybrid Radio, the open technology project that lets broadcast radio and IP work together, combining the power of broadcasting to reach many people and the power of the internet to deliver enhanced or personalised content.

Adriano Pitteri
Strategic Service 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.

Jaume Pujol
Strategic Growth Opportunities, Cellnex

Jaume Pujol works in Strategic Growth Opportunities at Cellnex Telecom, is Chair of Policy at Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE) and vice chair from 1/6/25. Also, is Secretary General of Televisión Abierta and Vice President of the Cluster Audiovisual de Catalunya. He is a Telecoms engineer and master at EAE Business School.

His work includes an active role in building a regulatory framework for telecommunications infrastructure that promotes investment, innovation, competition, and better services, as well as working on policies that optimize spectrum usage, addressing key issues such as efficiency, sustainability, and the defence of public service.

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Javier Sánchez Pérez
Director of Audiovisual Policy and Public Service, Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)

Javier Sánchez is a senior Telecommunications Engineer and is the Director of Audiovisual Policy and Public Service at RTVE. He joined RTVE in 2008 and was appointed Head of Technical Planning of RNE (2008-2014), managing all its spectrum licenses and dealing with technical & legal aspects. After, he was appointed Head of European Spectrum Strategy at RTVE (2014-2015) and Head of Strategy at RTVE Innovation Center (2015-2025). He is currently member of EBU Radio Committee (2025-2027) and also was elected in two previous mandates (2019-2021 and 2021-2023). Javier was elected as a Steering Board member of WorldDAB in November 2023.

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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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Lizzie Young
Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) 

Lizzie is a media executive with 25 years’ experience across the UK, US & APAC. She currently leads Commercial Radio & Audio on behalf of the Australian audio industry. Her remit at CRA covers industry wide initiatives including regulatory affairs, audience measurement, demand generation, digital transformation.

Previously Lizzie was APAC CEO and Global Growth Officer of social media start-up WeAre8, pent 12 years at Nine, Australia's largest locally owned media company, rising to the role of Managing Director - Local Markets, Group Marketing & Commercial Partnerships and 12 years in Radio at Southern Cross Austereo and Global Radio in London. 

Her roles have spanned content, marketing, sales, commercial partnerships and operations and in recent years she has executed a number of transformation projects resulting from M&A activity, leveraging new platforms and technologies for growth.

Lizzie is also a former non-executive director of ASX listed real estate classified business Domain and Founding Board Director of Future Women where she remains as an Advisor and Mentor.

 

Get your DAB solutions in front of key decision makers

WorldDAB Automotive is our annual flagship automotive event and brings together over 200 attendees from the international digital radio, broadcasting, electronics and automotive industries. It offers unparalleled opportunities to discuss the current issues within the digital radio industry and to create a better understanding of the challenges affecting the market.

Three reasons to sponsor, exhibit or advertise at this event

• Sponsor and exhibitor logos reach an audience of 6,000+ industry contacts via our online, email and social promotions for this event.
• Debut your latest products and services to delegates by placing an advertisement in the event brochure, showcase your current product (advert to be shown as a slideshow on screens during breaks), or feature your product as a banner advert in one of our regular marketing emails.
• An opportunity to engage with potential customers in a face-to-face discussion while showing them your products at your exhibition table.

Attendees include:

• Commercial and public broadcasters
• Chip, receiver and equipment manufacturers
• Network operators
• Regulatory bodies
• National digital radio rollout bodies
• Automotive manufacturers (OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s)

Download the sponsorship brochure. Contact the Project Office for more information and to to book.

 

Sponsors

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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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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/

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Factum Radioscape

Based in London, Factum Radioscape is a leading provider of innovative radio broadcast technology and services to broadcasters, regulators, and network operators worldwide. With over two decades of experience in the industry, we specialize in delivering high-quality radio solutions, including broadcast monitoring, measurement, and analysis services, to ensure seamless and reliable transmission of radio signals. Factum Radioscape have installed many DAB systems worldwide, providing clients with cutting-edge products that meet their specific needs and requirements.

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Inntot Technologies

Inntot Technologies is a Forbes India Select 200 Deep Tech company with prime focus on enabling cost effective next generation digital media receivers.

Inntot's Software Defined Radio solutions have been deployed in more than 1.2 million vehicles.

Inntot's field proven SDR based DAB/DAB+ Receiver solution including Data Services has been ported to various hardware platforms integrated with different Automotive grade tuners. Inntot is engaged with car OEMs and Automotive Tier-1s for providing SDR based DAB receiver solutions to various markets such as Europe, GCC, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Inntot is also working towards developing Audio processing components to enhance and enrich the user experience in vehicles. Audio processing components include Loudness Control, DRC, Spatial Enhancement, Mixers, Equalizer, Limiter, Volume Control, and Echo Cancellation and Noise Reduction (ECNR).

Inntot Technologies is the winner of several prestigious awards including NASSCOM League of 10 - Emerge 50 2023, National Technology Awards 2021 of TDB, Government of India, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Skill Excellence Awards 2022 of Government of India, NXP Tech Startup Challenge 2022, Industrial Innovation Awards 2017 of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) - for the Best Service Startup and Top 10 Promising Startups of India, ASSOCHAM 4th ICT Awards 2020, DRM Enterprise Award 2019 instituted by Digital Radio Mondiale Consortium.

www.inntot.com

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

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Radioplayer

Radioplayer is the broadcaster-owned platform that keeps radio first on every connected dashboard and device. Across 25 countries we unite more than 10 000 stations and deliver Hybrid radio combining the best of broadcast and IP that powers car dashboards and an extensive app ecosystem and smart speaker integrations. Through Data and AI, 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 cutting-edge automotive radio solutions that support global standards such as DAB, DRM, CDR, HD Radio, AM/FM, and streaming radio. 

Our SDR (Software Defined Radio)-based technology is designed for seamless integration into any automotive SoC platform. 

In the era of SDV (Software Defined Vehicle), RF2Digital is at the forefront of broadcasting innovation, delivering flexible, software-driven architectures that address the growing demands of connected and intelligent mobility. 

With a mission to push the boundaries of automotive infotainment, we draw upon decades of expertise and research, constantly striving to explore the uncharted territories of the future.

http://rf2digital.com/

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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 fouryears, TRedess has become a key player in a large number of the DAB+ rollouts worldwide (with more than 500 x DAB+ transmitters deployed in 15 countries). Key elements to that success have been the high efficiency of TRedess DAB+ transmitters (up to 53%) 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

Networking dinner, Wednesday 18 June 2025 19:00 - 22:00

Venue: Oroya Madrid, (within The Edition Hotel, Madrid), Plaza Celenque 2, 28013, Madrid

The WorldDAB Automotive 2025 networking dinner is on the rooftop of the EDITION Hotel.

When entering the hotel, bear right by the white staircase and follow the signs to The Roof, Oroya. The WorldDAB registration desk will be on the ground floor, in front of the elevator leading up to the networking dinner venue. 

The video below shows a walk through from the entrance to the elevator.

 

 

Hotels

There are many hotels in Madrid to suit all budgets but we advise that you book early, Marid is very busy in June. Below are a selection of hotels and the walking times between the hotel and the venues, we do not have any preferential rates with these hotels, they have been included due to their proximity to the conference venue.

• Hotel NH Collection Madrid Paseo del Prado - 3 mins walk to Palacio Neptuno / 16 mins walk to Oroya

• Mercure Madrid Centro - 3 mins walk to Palacio Neptuno  / 18 mins walk to Oroya

• DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid - Prado - 4 mins walk to Palacio Neptuno / 13 mins walk to Oroya

• Hotel Villa Real - 4 mins walk to Palacio Neptuno / 12 mins walk to Oroya

• H10 Villa de la Reina Boutique Hotel - 14 mins walk to Palacio Neptuno / 10 mins walk to Oroya

• Motel One Madrid-Plaza de España - 31 mins walk to Palacio Neptuno / 18 mins walk to Oroya
  
  

Below are the google map links to hotel near to each venue.

Hotels near to Networking dinner venue - Oroya, Madrid

Hotels near to WorldDAB Automotive 2025 venue - Palacio Neptuno

 

Traveling from the airport:

If you are traveling straight to the conference venue, please click here for transport options.

Taxis:

Taxis are availabe outside the terminals; both Uber and Bolt operate in Madrid. 

Metro:

The airport is within zone A of the metro. You will need to take metro line 8 which runs from all airport terminals into Madrid city centre.  Depending on your destination, it takes approx. 40 minutes to get into the city centre.

19.06.2025

June 18th
19:00 - 22:00	Networking evening at the Oroya Rooftop Restaurant, The Edition Hotel, Madrid
June 19th
09:30 - 15:30	WorldDAB Automotive

June 18th, 19:00-22:00 CEST
19:00 - 22:00	Networking evening at the Oroya Rooftop Restaurant, The Edition Hotel, Madrid
June 19th, 09:00-15:30 CEST
09:00 - 09:30	Registration and networking breakfast
09:30 - 10:30	SESSION ONE Opening keynote: Shaping Spain's digital future Matías González Martín, Secretary General for Telecommunications and Regulation of Audiovisual Communication Services, Government of Spain shares his strategic vision for digital infrastructure and audiovisual regulation. WorldDAB perspective - Broadcast first Championing a "broadcast first" approach highlighting radio's resilience, seamless integration, and futureproof role in connected cars. Speakers: Jacqueline Bierhorst, Project Director, Digital Radio NL and President, WorldDAB and Bernie O'Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB Radio's relevance in the car of the future Public and commercial radio industry leaders have one message to the automotive industry which is to emphasise broadcast radio’s role in ensuring radio's prominence and accessibility in a digital-first future. Edita Kudlacova, Head of Radio, European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Tobias Nielsen, Senior Vice President Digital, Bauer Media Group Stefan Möller, President, Association of European Radios (AER) Session moderator: Jacqueline Bierhorst, Project Director, Digital Radio NL and President, WorldDAB The value and volume of radio listening The latest data reveals just how much radio is consumed in-car, emphasising broadcast radio's continued dominance and relevance in today's connected vehicle landscape.  Speaker: Megan Lazovick, Vice-President, Edison Research Q&A
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee and networking
11:00 - 12:00	SESSION TWO The push for DAB+ in Spain: progress and challenges Spain is accelerating DAB+ expansion - a focus on recent progress, industry collaboration and what to expect over the coming months.  Speakers: Javier Sánchez, Director of the Audiovisual Policy and Public Service Department, RTVE and Jaume Pujol, Strategic Growth Opportunities, Cellnex Telecom German radio's growth engine: DAB+ DAB+ is driving significant growth for commercial radio in Germany, expanding reach, boosting competition, and unlocking new opportunities for broadcasters and advertisers alike. Speaker: Martin Hülsmann, Managing Director, RADIO BOB! Driving digital: French-speaking markets lead the way Switzerland, Belgium, and France are preparing the automotive sector for digital radio. Hear lessons learned, strategic collaborations, and actionable recommendations for other markets. Moderator: Jean-Marc Dubreuil, Country Manager - France, WorldDAB Speakers: Charles-Emmanuel Bon, Secretary General, Radio France, Eric Adelbrecht, maRadio.be and Adriano Pitteri, Strategic Service Manager, SRG SSR Driving digital radio forward: global trends and local impact Connected cars are playing a crucial role in the adoption and success of DAB+ across Europe, offering valuable insights into the evolving digital radio landscape. From the broadcast studio to the connected car, the future of the radio industry hinges on creating a sustainable and viable ecosystem. Speaker: Gereon Joachim, Vice President Automotive Sales & Strategy, EMEA, Xperi
12:00 - 13:00	Networking lunch
13:00 - 14:00	SESSION THREE Australia: keeping audio free, local and accessible Australian audio is thriving, but evolving technology threatens broadcasters’ ability to deliver the content audiences want – where, when and how they want it. This session is a rallying call from Down Under for global platforms and automakers to collaborate, ensuring radio remains a free, trusted and essential service for communities everywhere. Speaker: Lizzie Young, CEO, Commercial Radio & Audio, Australia  DAB+ driving the UK radio and audio market DAB radio listening in cars continues to grow in the United Kingdom. Explore the UK radio market with the latest audience data and in-car audio research. Speaker: Mark Pearson, Senior Analyst, Research and Intelligence, Ofcom UK  The EBU playbook: guiding radio's digital future As the automotive industry shifts towards more integrated and connected systems, there's a risk that traditional broadcast radio could be marginalised. The Playbook advocates for radio to remain a central feature in the car's infotainment system, emphasising user-friendly access and seamless integration. ​ Speakers: Tomas Granryd, Coordinator, The EBU Connected Car Playbook; Tobias Nielsen, Senior Vice President Digital, Bauer Media Group Seamless listening: bridging broadcast and apps Broadcasters are creating smooth transitions between DAB+ and app-based listening, designing driver-friendly experiences, and shaping the future of hybrid radio. Speakers: Laurence Harrison, Chief Partnerships Officer, Radioplayer and Sonia Domarco, Radioplayer Spain
14:00 - 14:30	Networking coffee
14:30 - 15:30	SESSION FOUR   Broadcast radio: live, local, and made for the drive Radio’s linear, local, and live strengths power compelling drivetime content - from morning shows to real-time traffic updates - designed for today’s in-car listeners. Speaker: Frank Nowack, Feature Owner Broadcast Radio, EU Model e–Connected Vehicle Software, Ford Motor Company Effective interventions - practical actions to fix systemic problems WorldDAB collaborates with other organisations to aid the growth of digital radio, to identify obstacles and to enable the best experience for listeners. This session looks at where we can take practical steps that help the entire ecosystem for example, how do I fix the wrong station logo displaying in my car? Speaker: Nick Piggott, Project Director, RadioDNS; Vice-President, WorldDAB WorldDAB Automotive Help Desk hot topics: logos, lists and linking  Moderator: Hanns Wolter, Technical Director, DAB Italia and Chair, WorldDAB Spectrum and Network Implementation Committee Speakers: Lizzie Young, CEO, Commercial Radio & Audio, Australia, Javier Sánchez, Director of the Audiovisual Policy and Public Service Department, RTVE Q&A