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Radiodays Europe 2026

Event attended by WorldDAB

Date: 22nd - 24th March 2026

Location: Riga, Latvia

Types: Conference

Official website

Radiodays Europe brings together world-leading audio innovators, creators, and broadcasters to shape the future of radio and podcasting. Experience insight, inspiration, and connection across Europe’s vibrant audio industry.

There is till time to register, Radiodays Europe has given us a discount code to our share with our network, details below:

Discount Code:  COM20 | Benefit: [50 EURO) | Valid until: 21.03.2026

Why DAB+ matters now more than ever

Tuesday 24 March - 09:00 - 09:40 EET, Track 3

Radio in Europe is at a strategic crossroads. As policymakers debate the future of telecoms regulation, as automotive dashboards evolve, and as questions of resilience and media independence rise higher on the agenda, one fact is becoming clear: broadcast infrastructure matters. DAB+ is now established in more than 50 countries worldwide, with continued expansion, new market launches and established automotive integration. What began as a digital transition platform has matured into a core pillar of radio’s long-term future. This session explores why DAB+ is not just growing — but why it has become strategically indispensable.
Session led by Jacqueline Bierhorst, President and Bernie O'Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB
To arrange a meeting with the WorldDAB team at Radiodays Europe in Riga, please contact us.

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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. 

 

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Sara Jacobi
Marketing Manager, Digitale Radio Vlaanderen

Sara Jacobi is an all-round marketing and communications professional. Starting in qualitative research before moving into advertising, she mastered blending strategies for high-impact campaigns. While well-versed in the full media mix, radio has always been her favourite medium.

This passion led to a professional dream come true: as Marketing Manager of Digital Radio Flanders, Sara now leads the digital transition. Through strategic campaigns, she ensures every listener can embrace the possibilities of digital radio at their own pace.

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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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David Fernández Quijada
Co-Founder, Research Director, South 180

Dr. David Fernández Quijada is Co-founder and Research Director at the Geneva-based consultancy South 180. In this role, he carries out market research, foresight and strategic project for a number of European companies, including broadcasters such as Yle, Rai, RTVE and RPO, as well as trade bodies such as Broadcast Networks Europe. Previously, he was the Head of the Media Intelligence Service at the European Broadcasting Union.

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Priit Vare
Head Of Radio, Duo Media Networks

Experienced program and content director with a demonstrated history of working in media production.

He has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Tartu. Has worked in various radio stations since 1994. For many years, he worked as a program director of Estonia's radio group, Sky Media.

Since 2020, he has been working in the position of head of radio at Duo Media Networks. Duo Media Networks is the largest and fast-growing media company in the Baltics, with a portfolio of fifteen TV channels in the Baltics and the Middle East and fourteen radio stations in Estonia.