Noel took up the role of Director General of the EBU in September 2017. He was formerly the Director General, Managing Director of Television and Editor of Current Affairs of RTÉ, Ireland's national television and radio broadcaster.  A strong and long-time advocate of public service media, Curran is an award-winning investigative journalist and Producer.

Over the last 18 years Marlies has worked in broadcasting and media, building a career managing creative teams, and executing multi-platform content strategies. As an Executive Producer she co-created two successful breakfast shows (including the current number one breakfast show in The Netherlands, Mattie & Marieke) In her role as Head of Content

Laurent Frisch has been Head of Digital & Production / CDO at Radio France since October 2018.  A graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and Télécom Paristech, he began in 1998 at France Telecom North America in New York City, as a new media consultant. In 1999, he joined Orange Labs as dematerialization and cryptography

Gwendolin Niehues is a member of the ARD Partnermanagement Audio & Voice, a unit of the German public broadcaster which is responsible for partnerships and distribution of audio and voice products. Within this unit, she specifically focusses on automotive strategy and distribution, ensuring the availability and prominence of ARD's content in today's

Edita Kudláčová is Head of Radio for the European Broadcasting Union. A senior radio and audio executive with more than 12 years’ experience at Czech Radio, Kudláčová joined Czech Radio in 2008 as senior international relations specialist. She became head of international relations in 2013. Her current role is chief creative producer,

Eric Nuzum is the cofounder of Magnificent Noise and creator of iconic podcasts. Over the past 17 years, he has made podcasts that routinely top the charts, appear in yearly “best of” lists, win awards, and generate hundreds of millions of downloads. He was instrumental in creating NPR’s original podcasting efforts in

Anna is an experienced product, strategy, and innovation leader. She is passionate about creating products and experiences that excite, engage, and help brands grow; combines analytical skills with a drive to deliver business impact. Prior to ustwo she was the Executive Strategy Director at Smart Design and also led the digital business

Dario Marčac is a 27-year-old TikTok sensation with half a million followers. He is the organizer of the first TikTok meet-up in Croatia and founder of Crew, the biggest TikTok Community in the Balkan region. With his witty content on the social network and numerous challenges that delight a large audience, Dario distinguished himself

A Partner at Sounds Profitable, Tom Webster is dedicated to setting the course for the future of the audio business. He is a 25-year veteran audio researcher and trusted advisor to the biggest companies in podcasting, and has dedicated his career to the advancement of podcasting for networks and individuals alike. He

Erwin Linnenbach has decades of experience in the German media market. He has built up and managed various radio stations (RADIO PSR, R.SA and others), and also initiated the founding of REGIOCAST GmbH & Co. KG, a nationwide radio network that now unites numerous analog and digital audio brands. For years, he