WorldDAB Summit 2026

Get your DAB solutions in front of key decision makers

The WorldDAB 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 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.

Gala Dinner (members and non-members)

Wednesday 18 November 2026 19:00 - 22:00 (CET)

Delegates are invited to join us on the eve of the conference for a relaxed Gala Dinner at K47 Wien. 

With striking views across Vienna’s skyline, the venue provides a unique setting to meet fellow attendees ahead of the main programme.

The evening provides an opportunity for informal networking in a relaxed atmosphere, helping to set the tone for the conference that follows.

It provides an opportunity to connect with peers as well as take in the city from a remarkable vantage point. The Gala Dinner is an ideal way to begin your conference experience.

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Venues

WorldDAB Summit 2026 venue: Meliá Vienna, Donau-City-Straße 7 1220, Vienna

Accommodation

WorldDAB have a preferential rate at the conference hotel - Meliá Vienna for 40 single occupancy rooms, available on a first come first served basis - early booking is recommended.

Use the link below to book:
https://events.melia.com/en/events/melia-vienna/World-DAB-2026

Price: €229 (includes taxes and surcharges, breakfast buffet, Wifi, access to the hotel gym)

Contact: +43 190 104 2003 / melia.vienna@melia.com
Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 12:00

Conference venue: Meliá Vienna - Hotels - Google map

Contact: +43 190 104 2003 / melia.vienna@melia.com
Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 12:00

Venue has a large number of hotels to suit all budgets, below are a selection chosen by promiximity only:

• Motel One Wien-Donau City  (2 mins walk)
• A by Adina Vienna (6 mins walk)
• Hotel Mercure Vienna First (17 mins public transport)
• Hotel NH Danube City (18 mins walk)
• Novotel Suites Wien City Donau (24 mins walk)
• voco Vienna Prater by IHG (26 mins walk)

Gala Dinner venue: K47 Wien - Hotels - Google map

Getting around Vienna

Vienna has an excellent, safe and reliable public transport network, making it easy to travel between the conference venue, social events and the city's many attractions. The network includes the underground (U-Bahn), trams, buses and suburban rail (S-Bahn), with frequent services operating throughout the day.

At a glance

• Airport to Meliá Vienna: Approximately 20–30 minutes by taxi or around 30–40 minutes by public transport.
• Excellent public transport: U-Bahn, trams, buses and S-Bahn provide fast and convenient travel across the city.
• Conference to Gala Dinner (K47 Wien): Approximately 10–15 minutes by taxi or around 20 minutes by public transport.
• Walkable city: Many of Vienna's attractions are within easy walking distance of one another.

Travelling from Vienna International Airport

The conference venue, Meliá Vienna, is conveniently located for arrivals from Vienna International Airport (VIE). There are several easy transport options:

• By Rail: The City Airport Train (CAT), Railjet and S-Bahn services all provide fast connections from the airport to the city centre. From there, the Meliá Vienna can be reached easily by U-Bahn or a short taxi journey.
• By Taxi or services such as Uber are readily available outside the arrivals terminal and throughout the city. The journey to the hotel typically takes around 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
• By Airport Bus: Vienna Airport Lines operate regular services to key locations across the city.

Public transport tickets

Single tickets, as well as 24-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour travel passes, are available and provide unlimited travel across Vienna's public transport network.