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    The
    Youth Fund
    2026

    Radiodays Europe is excited to open applications for the Youth Fund 2026, supporting early-career audio talent (ages 18–25) from across Europe.

    The ultimate youth event

    If you’re starting out in radio, audio, or podcasting, this is a rare opportunity to accelerate your growth and connect with leaders shaping the future of the industry. Selected participants will join pre-conference meet-ups and a three-day guided programme in Riga, including workshops, summit sessions, networking events, Listening Lunches, and full access to the entire Radiodays Europe conference experience.

    The youth workshop

    Our youth workshop brings young people together with leading radio, audio, and podcast professionals to tackle real industry challenges. Through teamwork with expert guidance, participants explore how they would solve industry problems.

    Industry networking & discussions

    Past participants describe the opportunities as transformative and unlike any other networking event. The Youth Fund aims to strengthen the European audio sector by widening access, nurturing diverse voices, and building cross-industry networks.

    Access to the full conference

    Radiodays offers a 3 day full programme of Summits, workshops, conference sessions and demos by some of the leading companies in the industry. Youth Fund participants have full access to all on offer at Radiodays Europe.

    Our Partners

    How to apply

    Radiodays Europe will support young professionals with full conference participation, meals, and evening events, if you are applying from a company or organisation your travel and subsistence during travel will be covered by the company or organisation.

    Fill in the form

    All participants must apply online filling in all parts of the form. Due to the numbers of applications RDE will only contact those who have been successful.

    Add a short video

    Attach a short video that introduces you and why you want to work in Radio, Audio or Podcasting no longer than 1 minute 30 seconds. File Format must be: mp4 format/ Portrait view/ Ensure no branded content or logos visible or included.

    You place confirmed

    Applicants will be judged by a panel of radio and podcast industry experts – places will be awarded on merit. Canvassing will disqualify. Judges decision is final. Applications are encouraged from candidates from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.

    1600
    Participants
    60
    Sessions
    180
    Great Speakers
    10
    Sunday Summits

    Join the conversation

    What’s included:
    - Pre-conference online meet-ups and orientation sessions
    - Three-day curated programme of training and networking
    - Bespoke workshops delivered by industry experts
    - Access to conference summits, sessions, and social events
    - Direct networking with speakers, executives, and leading professionals Last year’s participants in Munich described the programme as:
    “A simple but powerful way to take first steps in the broader world of our
    industry.”
    “A great opportunity to network, learn, and get inspired by what others are
    doing.”
    “Completely different to anything you’d normally do at work.”
    “A chance to hear from leaders and understand the industry at a strategic level.”

    Radio
    Podcast
    Audio
    Education
    Welcome to Radiodays Europe.

    Apply now to speak at Radiodays Europe 2026—share insights, inspire audiences, and shape the future of audio.