The 10th International Broadcasters Assembly was held in person on 22 and 23 October at the Teatro Mediterraneo, Mostra d'Oltremare, in Naples, Italy. It was kindly hosted by Rai, in connection with Prix Italia and the EBU News Assembly.

Practical Details

For full details on transportation and other logistical details, please see here. 

Accommodation

Don’t wait to book your stay in Naples! Please find below a list of hotels kindly recommended by RAI – Please note that all bookings are subject to availability:

HOTEL NUVO’ ****
Dates: From 21 October to 24 October
Negotiated rate: €140 per night, breakfast included (the first night will be charged at the time of booking)
City tax: €5.50 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 25 August, using event code “IBA”, (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Email address: [email protected]
Cancellation policy: no penalty for remaining nights (except the first night, which is non-refundable) up to 5 days before arrival. For no-shows or late cancellations, the hotel will charge the full amount.

HOTEL MONTESPINA****
Dates: From 21 October to 24 October
Rai negotiated rate: €149,00 per night, VAT and breakfast included
City tax: €4,00 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 5 September, using event code “IBA” in the subject of the email, (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Email address: [email protected]
Cancellation policy: free cancellation up to 5 days before arrival

HOTEL JFK BEST WESTERN****
Dates: From 21 October to 23 October
Negotiated rate: €80 per night, breakfast included
City tax: €5.50 per person, per night
Booking deadline: subject to rooms availability, using event code “IBA"
Email address: [email protected]
Cancellation policy: no penalty up to 48h before arrival

PALAZZO ESEDRA ****
Dates: From 21 October to 23 October
Negotiated rate: price as per website, with a 10% discount valid for bookings from 19 October to 23 October
City tax: €5.50 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 15 October (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Booking method: Click the link and insert the discount code CAMP-NAPOLI RAI2025 in the appropriate field.
Cancellation policy: if flexible rate is selected, cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before arrival; if non-refundable rate is chosen, cancellation is not permitted.

AMERICAN HOTEL****
Dates: From 21 October to 24 October
Negotiated rate: €80 per night, VAT and breakfast included
City tax: €3,00 per person, per night
Booking deadline: 5 September, using event code “IBA” in the subject of the email (after this date, pricing will depend on room availability)
Email address: [email protected]
 

Elections

This year, the Assembly will elect the members of the International Broadcasting Committee for the 2025-2027 mandate. Voting will take place on the first day of the Assembly, Wednesday 22 October. 

At-a-glance:

• You can submit your candidacy by filling in this form and by sending supporting materials via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
• Supporting materials:
  • a headshot
  • a letter of support/endorsement from the senior management of your organisation
  • CV 
  • 1 page and/or a short video expressing your motivation
• Voting will be in-person only, following the EBU Voting and election Bye-Laws and International Broadcasting Assembly Terms of Reference.
• There will be 3 separate elections: Chair, vice-chair and the remaining members of the committee totaling 8 members. You can apply to be a candidate for multiple positions.  

Candidates must announce their intention to stand by the deadline of 12 September at 18:00 CET.

Additionally, candidates must have sufficient time to carry out their duties on the International Broadcasting Committee, and the resources to cover travel costs for in-person meetings and all other relevant meetings related to their position on the International Broadcasting Committee. There are in principle five International Broadcasting Committee meetings per year, primarily online.

For additional details please see our call for candidates overview.