ABU DBS 2026
Date: 30th March - 2nd April 2026
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Types: Conference, Exhibition
WorldDAB at ABU DBS 2026
WorldDAB is delighted to confirm our involvement at ABU DBS 2026 as a Major Sponsor of this important industry event. As long‑standing supporters of digital radio development across the region, we are pleased to once again play an active role in the conference programme and exhibition.
Throughout the event, delegates are invited to visit the WorldDAB exhibition booths (No. 10 & 11) to meet the team.
As part of the conference agenda, WorldDAB will be hosting a dedicated DAB+ session on Day 2, 1 April, from 15:30 to 16:30. The session, chaired by Dr. Les Sabel, Chair, WorldDAB APAC Technical Group, will provide insights into the ongoing growth of DAB+.
In addition, WorldDAB will be contributing to the wider conference discussions through its participation in Session 4 and Session 10.
We look forward to meeting with industry colleagues throughout ABU DBS 2026 and contributing to the continued advancement of digital audio broadcasting worldwide.
More details to follow in due course.
Co-exhibitiors
About ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2026
Held annually in Kuala Lumpur, the symposium features a conference, exhibition, masterclasses, and workshops, attracting around 1,500 participants from more than 350 organisations across the region and beyond.
DBS 2026, through its conference sessions, panel discussions, focused workshops, and masterclasses led by renowned global experts, will explore the challenges and solutions surrounding digital transformation, technology implementation, creative content development, and enhanced audience experiences.
With an ever-expanding range of technologies entering the market, broadcasters are presented with exciting new opportunities. DBS serves as a platform to showcase these innovations and support broadcasters in making informed decisions.
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.
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.
RadioDNS is the international not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes hybrid radio, the seamless combination of broadcast radio technologies and IP connectivity. The organisation creates open technical standards that enable interoperability between content providers and devices, and we liaise with all parts of the radio and consumer electronics ecosystems to develop new functionality that can be delivered alongside broadcast radio using IP. We also provide support for developers wanting to create new solutions around hybrid radio, and to test platforms and devices.