IBC 2026

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Moderator

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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Jacqueline Bierhorst
President, WorldDAB, and Project Director, Digital Radio NL

JacquelineBierhorst 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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Lindsay Cornell
Chair, WorldDAB Technical Committee, and Principal Systems Architect, BBC Digital
Lindsay Cornell has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, in a variety of engineering, editorial and leadership roles spanning radio, TV, and spectrum regulation. He has considerable experience in leading collaborative projects through his roles as Chairman of CEPT FM PT51, dealing with spectrum issues for programme-making, and as Chairman of the WorldDAB Technical Committees, managing the stability and development of the respective standards.

 

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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 projects 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

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Will Jackson
Communications Manager, WorldDAB

Will Jackson is WorldDAB’s Communications Manager. He’s a broadcast professional with over thirty years radio experience, having worked with UK transmission providers Arqiva on DAB multiplex launches and management, and with the regulator Ofcom on radio broadcast licensing. He’s also presented and produced daily shows for BBC and commercial radio. Prior to joining WorldDAB, Will was Managing Director of AudioUK, the trade body for audio-led independent production companies, including liaison with key stakeholders such as the BBC, Audible, and the UK Government. 

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Nick Piggott
Project Director, RadioDNS and Vice President, WorldDAB

Nick has spent the majority of his career working in the radio industry, initially in programming and then moving to digital radio and online innovation. He is one of the founders of RadioDNS Hybrid Radio, the open technology project that lets broadcast radio and IP work together, combining the power of broadcasting to reach many people and the power of the internet to deliver enhanced or personalised content.

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Vincent Sneed
Senior EU Policy Advisor, EBU

 

 

September 13th, 14:30-16:30 CEST
14:30 - 14:35	Broadcast radio's moment: resilient, relevant, irreplaceable Welcome and session framing Bernie O'Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB
14:35 - 14:45	WorldDAB President update: growth, consumers and the connected car opportunity An update on the global momentum behind DAB+, incorporating new consumer research on in-car listening that makes the case for broadcast radio in vehicles and why the Digital Networks Act represents is such important legislative moment for broadcast radio. Jacqueline Bierhorst, Project Director, Digital Radio NL and President, WorldDAB
14:45 - 14:55	Digital Networks Act – the public broadcaster perspective EBU is pressing EU lawmakers to guarantee broadcast radio in every new vehicle and protect spectrum access as the Digital Networks Act moves through negotiation. Drawing on lessons from the 2025 Iberian blackouts, this session sets out why public broadcasters see this as a defining legislative moment. Vincent Sneed, Senior EU Policy Advisor, EBU
14:55 - 15:05	The Public Policy Toolbox: building the case for broadcast radio WorldDAB's Public Policy Toolbox gives markets the arguments and evidence to accelerate DAB+ adoption. We explore how it is being applied in practice and how the framework informs engagement with legislators when the stakes for broadcast radio's future in vehicles are at their highest. David Fernández Quijada, Co-Founder, Research Director, South 180
15:05 - 15:20	Automatic Safety Alert (ASA): live from the Warntag ASA has moved from testing to reality. With certified consumer devices now in the market and Germany's national Warning Day just days before this session, an update on the DAB+ emergency alert deployment and what it means for broadcasters and regulators beyond Germany. Lindsay Cornell, Principal Systems Architect, BBC Digital in conversation with Will Jackson, Communications Manager, WorldDAB
15:20 - 15:30	Small Scale DAB: strengthening the broadcast ecosystem Five years on from the start of licensing, the UK’s “Small Scale DAB” has opened the door to new entrants, local services and innovation. This session looks at why successful digital migration brings broadcasters of every scale along together - national, regional, and local - and how small-scale and larger-scale networks each have a role to play depending on coverage need and use case. Nick Piggott, Project Director, RadioDNS and Vice-President WorldDAB
15:30 - 15:40	Emerging markets spotlight: what it takes With active DAB+ deployment underway in markets including Türkiye, this session offers perspectives on what it takes to get DAB+ off the ground in a new market - the policy steps, the infrastructure challenges, and what success looks like.
15:40 - 16:00	Panel Q&A The opportunity to question our expert speakers.
16:00 - 16:30	Networking & refreshments - co-hosted with Broadcast Networks Europe Served outside Room E102.