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

Known for their electrifying vocal harmonies and fusion of ancestral Latvian chants with contemporary arrangements, six-piece Tautumeitas have become a defining force in the Baltic music scene. In 2025, they captivated Europe at Eurovision, placing 13th, and released their fifth album Zem Saules / Under the Solar Spell. With appearances at Glastonbury, Eurosonic,

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

Norma Jean Belenky is the founder of NJB Media, a consultancy that specialises in podcast audience development, strategic marketing and branded-content growth. Before launching NJB Media, she helped build podcast-hosting and branded-content programmes - leading audience strategy and creative production for enterprise-level clients across Europe and APAC.  Beyond her consultancy work, Norma Jean

Stefan Möller is the President of AER — the trade association representing thousands of commercial radio stations across Europe. He also serves as Managing Director of the commercial radio trade body RadioMedia in Finland, and chairs the board of Radioplayer Finland. His background is a mix of creative and executive experience: from early