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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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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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

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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 specialises 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/

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

Wednesday, 19 November | Limited to 50 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: 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.