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.

Sponsors

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ALDENA

With over 80 years of heritage, ALDENA is a leading Italian manufacturer of transmitting antennas and high-performance passive RF components, delivering reliable, integrated RF solutions for broadcasting, mission-critical communications and scientific applications.

Today, its products are installed in more than 125 countries worldwide. The portfolio encompasses antennas for FM, DAB+, Digital TV and professional communications, as well as filters, combiners, coaxial switches, dummy loads, transmission lines and other RF accessories.

ALDENA also delivers specialized engineering services, including on-site commissioning, network planning, antenna measurements and technical training.

Its proprietary EMLAB software provides advanced tools for antenna design, radio coverage prediction and EMF exposure assessment (NIR).

Complementing its portfolio, ALDENA develops innovative monitoring equipment, including EMF field meters/probes and measurement 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 three 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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COM-TECH Italia SpA

COM-TECH is an Italian leading company designing and developing high-end RF passive components. A worldwide reference, suppling products and services to customers in more than 50 Countries, COM-TECH designs and manufactures a complete range of DAB passive components: Combiners, Bandpass Filters, Lowpass Filters, Hybrid Couplers, Multicouplers, Splitters, Patch Panels, Loads, Connections (including Rigid Lines, Flanges, Elbows, Adapters).

www.com-tech.it

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DB Elettronica Telecomunicazioni SpA 

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GatesAir

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

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

From cost-effective low-power units to high-efficiency high-power models, our renowned Flexiva FM transmitters keep stations worldwide on the air in analog and digital.

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

AirWatch365 completes the picture with continuous monitoring, analytics, and operational visibility across the whole transmission chain, backed by the responsive, around-the-clock support that keeps GatesAir customers on the air.

www.gatesair.com/dab

Gsertel

GSERTEL is the leading provider of advanced monitoring and analysis solutions for TV, Radio, and Mobile networks, supporting broadcasters, operators, and regulators in ensuring optimal signal quality and uninterrupted service.

Discover our DAB/DAB+ solutions:

• The RCS DAB probe delivers 24/7 proactive remote monitoring of up to 2xRF, 2xETI  and 2xEDI digital radio signals simultaneously, automatically detecting anomalies to speed up problem resolution and maintain broadcast quality.
• Our newly launched RCS RADIO probe provides the same comprehensive monitoring capabilities as the RCS DAB, plus the added flexibility of multiple FM and DAB/DAB+ service configurations, ideal for supporting clients during the migration process from FM to DAB/DAB+ digital radio.
• The HEXYLON, our all-in-one portable analyzer offers detailed multi-standard analysis, including coverage assessment, interference detection, synchronization, and drive testing capabilities specifically tailored for DAB/DAB+.

GSERTEL’s innovative solutions combine state-of-the-art technology with ease of use to align perfectly with WorldDAB’s mission of enabling reliable, high-quality digital radio services worldwide, helping the global broadcast ecosystem meet evolving industry demands.

www.gsertel.com

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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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Moderator

Julia Nageler
Host - YouTube/ Podcast, BR3/ARD, BR/ARD

Julia Nageler is an experienced and popular YouTube and social media host. She is the female face and voice of the YouTube Show "DSDN - Das schaffst du nie!”, which has over 850,000 subscribers. Run and published by the young radio brand Bayern 3 (BR/ARD), it is a 360-degree, multi-platform entertainment format. Julia delivers engaging challenges and stories to an audience of over two million fans and listeners within the Bayern 3 ecosystem, driving engagement and conversion. Alongside her show, she works as a creator and editor for several other products and platforms. Her personality is such that she is able to traverse the realms of YouTube, radio and audio, and address Gen Z and a variety of so-called Digital Media Types (DMT).

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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 of 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. 

Johan Bouciqué
Media Advisor, Department of Culture, Youth and Media, Flemish Government

Johan (°1970) holds a master’s degree in law (Leuven) and an LL.M. in European and International Law (Louvain-La-Neuve). After 10 years working in different functions relating to telecommunications and media at Belgian’s incumbent telecom operator, he joined the Flemish administration at the Department of Culture, Youth and Media in 2006 as an advisor. He has since then focused mainly on Flemish media regulation in all its aspects, evolutions and forms, providing legal support and strategic advice to (6) different successive Flemish Ministers of media and their cabinets on tv, radio, (public) broadcasting, distribution, telecoms, etc. He is member of an expert committee at the Council of Europe and – with his legal knowledge and his keen interest in radio - has been WorldDAB’s SPOC since the membership of the Department in WorldDAB starting in 2019

Michael Brett 
Assistant Director, Coimisiún na Meán

Michael Brett has spent more than 30 years working in Irish media, beginning his career behind the microphone as an on-air presenter before moving into broadcasting management. Throughout his career, he has worked with independent stations and major commercial radio groups, including Onic (Wireless) and Bauer (Communicorp).

Since 2024, Michael has worked with Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s media regulator and development agency, as part of its Licensed Broadcasters & VoD Registration team. His work includes broadcaster licensing, the five-year review of the Broadcasting Services Strategy, and the development of DAB+ in Ireland.

Michael has been closely involved in the current DAB+ trial and is now working on the next stage of development, including a DAB+ Licensing Roadmap involving public service, commercial and community broadcasters.

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Matt Deegan
Media commentator and co-founder of Folder Media

Matt is a co-founder of Folder Media, where he has helped create and grow a number of media businesses. These include MuxCo, one of the UK’s largest operators of local DAB Digital Radio multiplexes, and Fun Kids, the UK children’s radio station and media brand. He is also involved in MuxNet, which owns, operates and supports small-scale DAB multiplexes around the country. He writes about media, technology and the changing audio industry at mattdeegan.com, drawing on more than 20 years of writing about the sector. He also presents The Media Club with Matt Deegan, a weekly podcast and video show discussing the biggest stories in television, radio, streaming, podcasts and the wider media business.

Corinna Drumm
Managing Director, Association of Austrian Private Broadcasters (VÖP)

Corinna Drumm has been working in the Austrian media industry for more than 20 years. She has been managing director of the Association of Austrian Private Broadcasters (VÖP) since 2010. Before that, she worked for 12 years in the management of several Austrian private radio and private television stations, including SAT.1 Austria, Antenne Salzburg and Antenne Wien. Since 2019 she has been the Vice-President of the Association of European Radios (AER), a Europe-wide trade body representing the interests of over 5000 private/commercial radio stations across the EU27, UK and Switzerland. Corinna Drumm studied business administration in Trier (Germany) and Dublin (Ireland).

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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 project 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 Union.

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Gaelle Kaminsky
Director of Broadcast and Distribution, Radio France

Gaelle Kaminsky is Director of Broadcast and Distribution at Radio France, where she leads the development of FM, DAB+ and hybrid broadcast distribution. With more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast industry, she previously held senior technical, operational and strategic positions at TDF. She played a leading role in France’s transition to all-HD digital terrestrial television in 2016 and was a key contributor to the introduction and first deployment of UHD broadcasting in France. At Radio France, she is driving the expansion of DAB+ and the long-term transformation of radio distribution, with a strong focus on coverage, resilience, enriched services and the listener experience. She also leads Radio France’s work on Automatic Safety Alert, exploring how DAB+ can deliver targeted and resilient public warnings, including when mobile and internet networks are unavailable.

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Eugenio La Teana
Head of Innovation & AI, Radioplayer

Eugenio La Teana is a leading force in radio innovation. As Head of Innovation & AI at Radioplayer hi is shaping the data, tecnology  and service capabilities that help broadcasters deliver better radio experiences in cars, making radio easier to find and use for listeners, and a stronger proposition for carmakers. His latest work, Radioplayer Insight’s car analytics, gives broadcasters a real-time view of listening across DAB, FM and IP, turning data from radio’s delivery in cars into actionable insight within minutes. Eugenio brings deep experience from Italian radio: he founded Italy’s DigitalRadio.it task force and led R&D at EuroDab Italia while leading innovation at Italian broadcaster RTL for more than 20 years.

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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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Georg Plattner

Director, RAS Rundfunkanstalt Südtirol

Georg Plattner is an experienced electrical engineer and telecommunications executive with over 30 years of expertise in broadcasting and digital infrastructure. He studied electrical engineering at the Universities of Technology in Graz and Munich. For more than 30 years, he has worked at RAS (Rundfunkanstalt Südtirol), the public broadcasting organization of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano–South Tyrol, serving as Technical Director from 1996 to 2005 and as General Director since 2005. Throughout his career, he has played a leading role in the development and implementation of digital radio (DAB/DAB+), digital television (DVB-T/DVB-T2), mobile communication technologies, and fibre-optic and broadband infrastructure in South Tyrol, as well as the planning and construction of shared transmission sites for broadcasting and telecommunications operators. His expertise includes strategic planning, project management, the development of digital broadcasting and telecommunications networks, and participation in European innovation projects.

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Wouter Quartier
Head of Radio, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Wouter Quartier is Head of Radio at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), where he works with public service media organisations across Europe and beyond to shape the future of radio and audio.

Before taking on this role in 2026, he served as EBU’s Head of Digital, Transformation and Platforms. Previously, he held several leadership positions at Belgian public broadcaster VRT, including Director of Strategy and Head of Kids & Youth.

With a background in sociology, audience research and digital transformation, Wouter brings a strong focus on innovation, audience needs and collaboration to the evolving world of public service media.

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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.

Kevin Schieber
Programme Director, Absolut Radio

Kevin Schieber has worked in radio for 14 years, hosting various shows across Germany. After studying communication science and linguistics, he took over the nationwide morning show on Absolut HOT. He then moved into programming management, becoming Programme Director for the entire Absolut Radio network in April.

Vincent Sneed
Senior EU Policy Advisor, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Vincent Sneed is Senior EU Policy Adviser at the European Broadcasting Union, the world’s leading alliance of public service media (PSM). He has worked there since the beginning of 2019. Previously, he worked for the Association of European Radios (AER) between 2006 and 2019.

At the EBU, he covers EU policy related to, on the one hand, copyright, including AI, broadcast-related rights, and on the other, distribution, including spectrum-related rules, net neutrality, network access fee and radio in the car.

He has worked on the Digital Networks Act, the European Electronic Communications Code, the UHF Decision, the preparation to two World Radiocommunication Conferences, the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme, the DSM Copyright Directive, the NetCab Directive, the Collective Rights’ Management Directive, AI-related files and other spectrum management, copyright, advertising and media-related dossiers.

He studied law in France, Spain and the Netherlands, and speaks French, English, Italian and Spanish.

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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.

Gala Dinner (members and non-members) - Wednesday 18 November 19:00 - 22:00 (CET) - FULLY BOOKED

The WorldDAB Gala Dinner on Wednesday 18 November 2026 is now fully booked.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact the project office.

Please note that places will only be offered if cancellations are received, and we cannot guarantee that a place will become available.

Venue: K47-Wein - Franz-Josefs Kai 47 · 1010, Vienna

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.

Register

Venues

• WorldDAB Summit 2026 venue: Meliá Vienna, Donau-City-Straße 7 1220, Vienna
• WorldDAB Gala Dinner venue: K47 Wien, Franz-Josefs Kai 47 · 1010 Wien - FULLY BOOKED

Between the Conference and Gala Dinner

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

Vienna 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.
  NB - from August 24, 2026, to October 31, 2027, the City Airport Train (CAT) will operate a replacement service between Vienna Airport and the Wien Mitte/Landstraße station, taking approx. 21 minutes. For more information visit: Wien Info
• 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.
• Pre-bookable options are also available, such as: Flughafentaxi Wien 24/7
• 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. 

Vienna Tour – ORF Media Campus Visit

Join us for an exclusive visit to the ORF Media Campus at Küniglberg, offering delegates a behind-the-scenes insight into Austria’s leading public service broadcaster. The journey to the campus will also include a guided sightseeing tour from the coach, giving delegates the opportunity to discover some of Vienna’s most notable landmarks and highlights along the way.

Upon arrival at the ORF Media Campus, delegates will take part in a one-hour guided tour of the facilities, with participants divided into two groups for staggered tour times.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Programme

• 14:45 – Departure from Meliá Vienna Hotel (punctual departure)

• En route – Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna’s key landmarks and highlights from the coach

• 15:30 – ORF Media Campus guided tour begins for Group 1

• 15:45 – ORF Media Campus guided tour begins for Group 2

• 16:30 – End of tour for Group 1

• 16:45 – End of tour for Group 2

• 16:45 – Departure from ORF Media Campus for the return journey to the city

• 17:15 – Drop-off at Karlsplatz for delegates who do not wish to return to the hotel

• 17:30 – Final drop-off at Meliá Vienna Hotel

Please note: Delegates are kindly requested to be ready for departure from Meliá Vienna Hotel at 14:45, as the coach will leave promptly at the scheduled time.