Speaker Spotlight: Nik Goodman
Nik Goodman’s career is a masterclass in modern radio. He began his journey at Radio City in Liverpool, working alongside legendary producer Pete Waterman, before returning to the station as a producer and quickly stepping behind the microphone to host his own show. From there, Nik went on to shape some of the UK’s
AI at Radiodays Europe 2026: The Sessions You Can’t Miss
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
Put Your Brand at the Heart of the Global Audio Industry
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
From YouTube to Radio: How Bayerischer Rundfunk and BR3 Cracked the Code with Young Audiences
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 -
How to Reach Young Men – and Build a Community That Truly Belongs
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
Latvia: A Creative Frequency in the Heart of Europe
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,
Speaker Spotlight: Broadcaster Matt Wilkinson (Heart, UK)
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
Julius van de Laar: What Radio Can Learn from Trump-Era Politics
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
The brilliant Tautumeitas to open RDE26!
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,
