Focused on the EBU Radio Committee's strategic priorities for 2025–2027: coordinated EU-level advocacy as key legislation enters a critical review phase; distribution and the Radio Ready initiative; AI-driven production innovation; and engagement with young audiences. Underlying all of these is the need for EBU members to share best practice and reinforce collaboration in a competitive and complex media landscape.

Sibyle Veil, Chair, EBU Radio Committee; CEO, Radio France

Public service media have reached a critical turning point. As political debate intensifies and technological change accelerates, pressure on editorial independence, trust, and relevance is growing. This session examines how public service radio can uphold its core mission of providing impartial and reliable content in an era of disinformation, AI-generated content, and increasingly fragmented, algorithm-driven audiences. It will explore how these forces are reshaping our organizations and our ideas around public value and the future role of radio in democratic societies.

Moderator: Eliana Čandrlić Glibota, Editor-in-Chief, HRT Radio

Panel: 
Martina Májíček Poliaková, Director of Strategic Development, CR
Giedrius Masalskis, Head of Radio, LRT
Philippa De Roten, Director Society and Culture, RTS
Iurii Tabachenko, Executive Producer of Ukrainske Radio, Suspilne

Radio Ready exists to ensure radio retains its place in connected cars. This panel will explain how the campaign is making the case for keeping radio on the dashboard, discuss what prominence means in that context, and outline the priorities for the year ahead.

Moderator: Mirko Štular, Director of Radio, RTVSLO

Panel:
Tomas Granryd, Head of Digital Partnership, SR
David O’Neill, Project Manager Automotive, ARD

As geopolitical and security risks intensify, radio's role as a trusted and resilient medium has never been more important – and neither has the legal framework protecting it. With EU authorities currently reviewing legislation that could significantly affect radio distribution, this session asks: which laws matter, why do they matter, and why must the radio industry coordinate its response now? The discussion will focus on securing radio's place in connected cars, and also on what a stronger legal framework could mean for radio on other screens.

Moderator: Sofia Taavitsainen, Head of Public Affairs, SR

Panel: 

Sibyle Veil, Chair, EBU Radio Committee, CEO, Radio France

Milen Mitev, Chair, EBU Legal and Policy Committee, Director General, BNR

Wouter Gekiere, Head of Brussels Office, EBU 

A review of what the EBU Radio Unit has delivered to the membership over the past year, along with a look ahead to upcoming work in content, young audiences, and innovation.

Edita Kudláčová, Head of Radio, EBU

Looking at the findings of a new EBU report on the future of radio distribution, the panel will provide clarity on the current roles of FM, DAB, and IP delivery and how they will evolve in a hybrid landscape. The discussion will focus on key considerations for setting an efficient distribution strategy for the years ahead, including the position in the UK and its collaborative approach – actively involving industry, regulators, and legal institutions around a common direction.

Moderator: Benjamin Poor, Senior Project Manager, T&I, EBU

Matthieu Rawolle, MIS Senior Research Analyst, EBU
Lindsey Mack, Senior Manager DAB & BBC Sounds External Affairs, BBC

An overview of what EBU Music has delivered over the past year, together with Member representatives, across all music genres, media orchestras and choirs, and the various communities served. This includes activities ranging from content and learning to social value and impact, governance, in-person and public events, and strategic discussions, as well as a look ahead to future priorities.

Pascale Labrie, Head of Music, EBU