WorldDAB Summit 2025

Venues:

WorldDAB Summit 2025 venue: DPG Media, Mediaplein 1, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium

WorldDAB Gala dinner venue: Horta Art Nouveau Hall

Accommodation:

Antwerp has a large selection of hotels within walking distance of both venues to suit all budgets. 

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

• Conference venue: DPG Media:  Hotels - Google Maps
• Gala dinner venue: Horta Art Nouveau Hall: Hotels - Google Maps

Suggested hotels: 

Lindner Hotel Antwerp - JDV by Hyatt (2 min. walk) 

Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre (4 min. walk) - €140 inc. breakfast.  50 rooms available using the following link: https://www.nh-hotels.com/en/event/the-core-team

A-Stay Antwerp (5 min walk)

Mercure Antwerp City Centre (6 min. walk)

Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre (13 min. walk)

 

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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.

Katerina Borovska-Mascia
Senior Manager for Marketing & Innovation in the Audio Department, egta

Katerina Borovska-Mascia is Senior Manager for Marketing & Innovation in the audio department at egta, the international trade association representing over 180 TV and audio companies across 40+ markets. She helps audio publishers grow their business through marketing, research and business development strategies, while coordinating international conferences, trainings and initiatives such as World Radio Day. Katerina also drives egta’s research and communications, equipping broadcasters and sales houses with insights on innovation, audience engagement and advertising trends, and strengthening audio’s role in the media landscape.

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Harald Hoffend
Chief Technology Officer, Funkhaus Regensburg

Harald Hoffend holds a degree in Communications Engineering (FH) and has been Technical Director at Funkhaus Regensburg in Germany since 1997. After gaining practical experience in a recording studio and at IRT, his thesis focused on digital audio and AI Solutions for radio. He oversees the stations charivari and gong fm in Regensburg as well as radio in, Radio Galaxy Ingolstadt and Oldiewelle in Ingolstadt. Pilot projects on DMB and DAB+ regionalization shaped his career. Today, he heads Funkhaus Technik Bayern, supply 18 DAB+ programs, and has developed AI solutions for traffic, warnings, and safety since 2019. Since 2024, he has chaired the APR Technical Working Group.

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Alexander Jahn
Operations Manager, Bayern Digital Radio

Alexander Jahn was born in Vienna and studied Information and Media Technology in Salzburg. He began his career in 2006 with the pay-TV broadcaster Premiere (now Sky) in Munich before joining Bayern Digital Radio, a regional DAB network operator and project office, as Operations Manager. For more than 15 years, he has been dedicated to transforming the former pilot project “DAB” into a reliable operational service. His work focuses on process- and quality management as well as the ongoing technical advancement of the system, often in close collaboration with Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen.

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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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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.

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Jonathan Wall
Director, BBC Sounds

Growing BBC Sounds is one of the BBC’s key priorities. As Director of BBC Sounds, Jonathan has responsibility for co-ordinating activity across the organisation to achieve the BBC’s ambitions, developing the strategy for Sounds as well as having an overview of the content that is being commissioned for BBC Sounds by the radio, music and podcast teams.

Jonathan Wall was previously Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra where he led on the editorial content, leadership and overall management of the stations since 2013.

Jonathan began his career at Radio Humberside before moving into BBC Sport. He later became Editor of 5 Live Sport where he was responsible for overseeing flagship output such as the Olympics, Wimbledon, and the football World Cup before being appointed Deputy Controller and Commissioning Editor, Radio 5 Live, in July 2008.

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Mr Carsten Zorger
Director, Digitalradio Büro Deutschland

Carsten 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.

Get your DAB solutions in front of key decision makers

The WorldDAB General Assembly and Summit is our annual flagship 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 part of a slideshow on stage 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. Please book your place by Friday 19 September. Contact the Project Office for more information. 

 

 

Sponsors

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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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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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GatesAir

For over 100 years, GatesAir (a Thomson Broadcast subsidiary) has been an industry leader in over-the-air transmission solutions for radio and television broadcasters around the world. Our cutting-edge technology helps broadcasters increase efficiency, reliability, and flexibility in their workflows for a profitable and competitive edge.

GatesAir's Maxiva line offers the industry's most agile and efficient UHF/VHF transmitters and is globally recognized as the premier choice for DAB/DAB+ deployment. Designed for optimized power usage, maintenance, scalability, and connectivity, Maxiva transmitters are the backbone of digital radio and TV broadcasting worldwide.

Our Flexiva FM transmitters offer a wide range of power options, from cost-effective, low-power units to high-efficiency, high-power models. For analog or digital usage, stations across the globe rely on these renowned solutions.

For reliable AoIP/VoIP distribution, our Intraplex STL codecs are the industry standard. Our award-winning IP and 950MHz codecs provide rock-solid, always-on assurance with advanced analytics and control.

www.gatesair.com/dab

GSERTEL

GSERTEL is a spanish manufacturer helping Operators, Broadcasters and Regulators to identify and diagnose quality problems affecting the TV & Radio services in an efficient manner, with our QoS Measuring & Monitoing tools.
For DAB, GSERTEL will present the Portable Analyzer (HEXYLON) for troubleshooting DAB signals on the field and measure the coverage, and the RCS monitoring probe for a real time and 24 x 7 analysis of RF, ETI, EDI signals at transmitter site.

www.gsertel.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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RF2Digital 

RF2Digital provides advanced SDR (Software Defined Radio)-based solutions that support all major global broadcast standards, including DAB, DRM, CDR, HD Radio, AM/FM, and streaming services. Our software-defined approach ensures seamless integration with diverse automotive SoC platforms.

In the era of SDV (Software Defined Vehicle), we are shaping the future of infotainment with software-driven architectures that empower connected, intelligent mobility.
Positioned as a global enabler of digital broadcasting, RF2Digital delivers flexible solutions for both the automotive and consumer markets, making it easier for industries and governments to adopt and scale digital radio services.

Most recently, we developed multi-standard modules tailored for regional needs — such as DAB/DRM for Indonesia and CDR/DRM for China — and successfully showcased these solutions, demonstrating how RF2Digital’s technology addresses real-world market requirements and supports countries adopting multiple digital radio standards.

http://rf2digital.com/

RFmondial GmbH

RFmondial offers professional products and services for the digital broadcasting industry as well as other industries with the need for innovative hardware and software. Research, development and prototype implementation for transmitter, receiver, and monitoring technology as well as design services for various industries are part of our core business. With our broad experience in different technological areas we serve world-wide markets; "Made in Germany". As DRM and WorldDAB consortium member RFmondial possesses a wide record of experience and know-how in the field of digital audio broadcasting. This includes the experience of the world's first DRM broadcast in the VHF band as well as precise, absolute SFN timing measurements in DAB networks. Furthermore, DAB+, HD-Radio, FM and related radio standards are parts of its innovative portfolio. The technological surroundings in Hannover - The City of Trade Fairs - leads to a close cooperation with the Leibniz University Hannover and ensures high level research expertise. RFmondial is quality management certified under the International Organization for Standardization`s ISO 9001 by the TÜV SÜD.

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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

Guided Tour of Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) – Antwerp

Wednesday, 19 November | Limited to 60 participants

Delegates are invited to join a guided visit to the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp. This tour is open to all participants, including both members and non-members.

Places are limited to 60 and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Programme details:

• Departure: Coaches will depart promptly from the DPG Media building at 15:00 CET. Please ensure timely arrival.

• Tour: The visit will consist of a 90-minute guided tour of the museum.

• Return: 17:00 - Coaches will return delegates to Antwerp Central Station following the visit.

• Optional extension:
  Delegates who wish to continue their visit after the guided tour may explore the MAS boulevard and panoramic viewing platform, offering exceptional views of Antwerp. These areas remain open until 22:00 CET. Please note that this activity is not part of the official programme, and participants will need to make their own travel arrangements for the return journey.

 

Registration information: early booking is strongly recommended to secure a place on this tour.

• To attend, select the tour tab at registration.

• For delegates already registered for the event who wish to attend, please email the Project Office to confirm participation.

This visit offers an excellent opportunity to experience one of Antwerp’s leading cultural landmarks.

Sightseeing in Antwerp

Antwerp offers a wealth of cultural landmarks and historic sites that reflect its role as a center of commerce, art, and innovation for more than five centuries. The following venues provide insight into the city’s artistic heritage, architectural achievements, and social history.

Museum Plantin-Moretus
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this museum preserves the former residence and printing workshop of the Plantin-Moretus family. Visitors can explore the world’s oldest surviving printing presses, an exceptional library of rare books and manuscripts, and interiors representative of 16th- and 17th-century Antwerp.

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
Recently reopened after extensive renovation, the KMSKA houses one of the most significant collections of Flemish and European art. Highlights include works by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and James Ensor, as well as notable examples of modern and contemporary art.

Rubenshuis
The former home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens provides a direct connection to the life and work of Antwerp’s most renowned Baroque painter. The museum features Rubens’ own paintings, works by his contemporaries, and period furnishings within a restored 17th-century residence and garden.

Red Star Line Museum
This museum documents the stories of emigrants who departed from Antwerp to North America between 1873 and 1934 aboard the Red Star Line. Through personal testimonies, archival materials, and interactive displays, visitors gain insight into the social and cultural history of transatlantic migration.

Cathedral of Our Lady (De Kathedraal)
A guided visit to Antwerp’s Gothic cathedral offers an opportunity to view several major works by Rubens, including The Descent from the Cross. The cathedral’s architecture and artworks reflect the city’s religious and artistic traditions from the Middle Ages to the present day.

City walking tours
Organized walking tours provide an in-depth introduction to Antwerp’s historic center. Led by experienced guides, these tours highlight the city’s medieval street plan, merchant houses, and architectural landmarks, offering context on Antwerp’s development as a major European port and cultural hub.

November 19th
12:00 - 13:00	Networking lunch (MEMBERS ONLY)
13:00 - 14:30	General Assembly (MEMBERS ONLY) - ONLINE
13:00 - 14:30	General Assembly (MEMBERS ONLY) - IN-PERSON
15:00 - 17:30	Guided Tour of Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS)
19:00 - 22:30	Gala Dinner - Horta Art Nouveau Hall (MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS) - 19:00: Networking drinks / 19:30 Dinner
November 20th
09:00 - 15:30	WorldDAB SUMMIT 2025 (MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS)