• Unique annual event unites broadcast and automotive sectors
• 2025 edition reflects DAB+ momentum around the globe in Iberia, France, Australia and more
• 19 June in Madrid, Spain, plus exclusive networking event.
WorldDAB – the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio – will be showcasing how broadcast digital radio remains vital in-car, as its unique annual WorldDAB Automotive event comes to Madrid, Spain on 19 June.
Broadcast First! is the theme for the 2025 edition, which offers unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals to gain valuable insights into the latest developments in DAB+ digital broadcast radio technology for the automotive sector. In the host country of Spain, the public broadcaster RTVE launched DAB+ last year, and RNE's digital radio broadcasts are now available in 15 Spanish cities. It is estimated that there are already more than 4 million cars with DAB+ receivers on the road across the country.
Lizzie Young, CEO, Commercial Radio & Audio, Australia will explore keeping audio free, local and accessible; while a session on how French-speaking markets are driving digital radio will feature Charles-Emmanuel Bon, Secretary General, Radio France and Adriano Pitteri, Project Manager, SRG SSR. Reflecting the momentum of broadcast digital radio, Tomas Granryd, Coordinator for the EBU Connected Car Playbook will look at how it advocates for radio to remain a central feature in the car's infotainment system.
Chris Gould, VP, All in Media and Gereon Joachim, VP of Automotive Sales and Strategy, EMEA for Xperi will be discussing how connected cars are playing a crucial role in the adoption and success of DAB+ across Europe, offering valuable insights into the evolving digital radio landscape. Meanwhile, Laurence Harrison, Chief Partnerships Officer, Radioplayer will explore how broadcasters are creating smooth transitions between DAB+ and app-based listening, designing driver-friendly experiences, and shaping the future of hybrid radio.
Bernie O’Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB said: “As the global industry forum for DAB+, we’re pleased to once again bring together the broadcast and automotive sectors. With RTVE’s rapid rollout of DAB+ across Spain in the last twelve months, Madrid was the obvious location for our 2025 event.”
Lizzie Young, CEO, Commercial Radio & Audio, Australia said: “WorldDAB Automotive 2025 is at a crucial time for the industry. The opportunity to discuss at a global level the importance of audio, its unique position as a media channel and its value to audiences is critical.”
WorldDAB Automotive 2025 takes place in Madrid’s Palacio Neptuno; while the night before the event, attendees can join an exclusive networking dinner at Oroya Madrid, within The Edition Hotel. Sponsors supporting the event are Xperi - featuring DTS AutoStage and All In Media (AIM), Paneda, ITEL Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni and AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH.
WorldDAB Automotive is free to attend, with registration open now on the WorldDAB website at: www.worlddab.org/events/detail/682 .
Info: www.worlddab.org
Notes: Press Release | WorldDAB | 14 May 2025
