Radiodays North America unites experts from around the world to design the future of audio. Passes on sale now at radiodaysnorthamerica.com
Toronto, ON, February 6, 2025 – Radiodays North America today revealed the first group of speakers and sessions part of this year’s conference. Taking place May 6-8, 2025 at Hotel X Toronto during the Departure Festival + Conference, Radiodays North America returns for its third consecutive year as the premier conference for radio, podcast, and audio professionals from Canada, the U.S., and around the world. From engaging keynotes to thought-provoking panel discussions with global industry visionaries, Radiodays North America aims to inspire and drive the future of audio.
Taking place over three days, this year’s Radiodays North America lineup includes a wide range of speakers including legendary musical artist Bryan Adams; Chief Insights Officer for Cumulus Media and Westwood One, Pierre Bouvard; Senior Managing Director for CBC British Columbia, Alison Broddle; Director of Radio Content, iHeartRadio & Orbyt for Bell Media, Sarah Cummings; Vice President of Programming and Operations for Audacy in Los Angeles, Chris Ebbott; Program Director of KNX Los Angeles, Alex Silverman; VP Digital Strategy, Hubbard Radio, Jeremy Sinon; and Director of Programming, Pattison Media, Ross Winters.
“We’re pleased to welcome the best and brightest in radio and podcasting to create an environment where invention and imagination meet,” said Peter Niegel, General Manager and Head of Programming at Radiodays North America. “This year’s lineup will explore the most important issues and opportunities facing our industry, from the role of AI to the future of local news, to learn and share knowledge with each other. We hope to encourage conversations that push the audio space forward.”
In addition, all attendees at Radiodays North America will have access to the Departure Festival + Conference between May 6-11, which will include events with renowned restaurateur Matty Matheson, acclaimed performers Mustafa and Tia Wood, tech trailblazer Matt McGowan, and much more.
“The Departure Festival + Conference is a space where innovation drives conversation and we’re proud to help cultivate impactful growth in the radio and podcast industry with our ongoing partnership with Radiodays,” said Kevin Barton, Executive Producer at Loft Entertainment. “The audio landscape is evolving at lightning speed, and both Radiodays Europe and North America have been at the forefront of bringing together forward-thinking leaders to share knowledge and spark positive change.”
The conference will dive into an array of relevant topics including reporting on critical issues such as the L.A. fires, how to best utilize AI, the evolving world of podcasting, women leading the audio space, audience measurement tools, the importance of radio and podcast for the music industry, and much more.
Click here for Radiodays North America 2025 programming highlights.
More guests and events to be announced.
For more information on the 2025 Radiodays North America, visit radiodaysnorthamerica.com.
