Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept for radio, podcasting, and audio - it’s already reshaping how content is created, distributed, personalised, and monetised. At RDE this year AI is a major focus across the programme, with sessions designed to move beyond hype and into real-world application. At the heart of the programme

Radiodays Europe 2026 is where the international radio, podcasting, and audio industry comes together - and sponsorship is your opportunity to be seen, heard, and remembered by the people who matter most. Attracting 1,500+ senior decision-makers, creators, and innovators from more than 65 countries, makes it the leading marketplace for audio in Europe

Attracting younger listeners is one of the biggest challenges facing radio today - and in this session at Radiodays Europe, Bayerischer Rundfunk shares a rare success story that’s already delivering results. While many broadcasters are still searching for answers, Frizz Lauterbach (Chief Digital Editor BR1 & BR3) and Julia Nageler (Host -

Reaching young men - and keeping them engaged - is one of the biggest challenges facing audio and media today. At Radiodays Europe, Menny pahaks (Gone Bad) offers a powerful and refreshing case study in how authentic storytelling can turn listeners into a real community.Created by young men, for young men, Menny pahaks is a video

Looking for a destination that sparks ideas and stories? Latvia is where inspiration flows as freely as its rivers. This Baltic nation blends old-world charm with a modern creative pulse – perfect for media minds seeking fresh perspectives. Riga, the capital, is a UNESCO-listed city alive with Art Nouveau architecture, vibrant cafés,

If radio is a craft, Matt Wilkinson is one of its most meticulous builders! Appearing at the Programming Summit at RDE26, Matt brings a deep, practical understanding of how great radio is actually constructed - moment by moment, decision by decision. He deconstructs the mechanics that make radio work in a really

Few people understand the mechanics of modern campaigning like Julius van de Laar. A political strategist and communications expert with hands-on experience at the very centre of global power shifts, van de Laar has spent his career studying how movements are built, emotions are activated, and audiences are mobilised.His career began on the

Can we say they’re the biggest Australian podcast worldwide? Yes, we can. Because Toni and Ryan, their stories, their show and their social presence, are simply too big to stay in Australia. Which is exactly why it’s time for them to take the stage at Radiodays Europe.  In this conversation with fellow Aussie

What if your biggest mistake turned out to be your most valuable lesson? Join Valdis Velderis and Martin Liss for a two-hour session that’s equal parts fun, honest, and eye-opening - exploring how failure shapes great radio careers. Through real stories, unforgettable moments, and a few glorious disasters, you’ll hear from colleagues who dared to fail big - and