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CEE Leadership Summit

The Leadership Summit summons Public Service Media leaders in Central and Eastern Europe to discuss current challenges and opportunities in a neutral and confidential environment.

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Hosted by HRT in Split, Croatia, the 2026 CEE Leadership Summit will bring together leaders and decision-makers from across the Central and Eastern European region for two days of focused exchange, peer learning, and strategic discussion. In an intimate setting, participants will explore shared challenges, opportunities, and priorities shaping the future of public service media, while strengthening connections across the region.

Participation is by invitation only and is limited to Directors General, Presidents and Members of the Board of EBU Member organisations.

Venue

Cornaro Hotel

Sinjska ul. 6
 Split
Croatia

Venue

Event Programme

Accommodation

The Cornaro Hotel has reserved rooms for summit participants at the following rates:

  • Superior Double Room (single occupancy): EUR 125 per room, per night
  • Superior Double/Twin Room (double occupancy): EUR 185 per room, per night

Please note that additional local taxes of approximately EUR 4 per person, per night apply.

Booking deadline

Please make your reservation by 1 September 2026.

Cancellation policy

Reservations are held until 6:00pm on the day of arrival unless a late arrival has been communicated to the hotel.

Free cancellation is available up to 72 hours before arrival. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before arrival, no-shows, cancellations on the day of arrival, and early departures will be charged 100% of the reservation amount.

How to book

To make a reservation, please email [email protected] and include EBUHRT2026 in the subject line.

Contact:
Lucija Novaković Vrdoljak
Reservations Supervisor

A valid credit card or advance payment is required to guarantee the reservation.

Travel and Accommodation Reimbursement

Participants eligible for travel and accommodation reimbursement under the EBU Partnership Programme should contact Nathaly Bronson at [email protected] for further information.

Previous editions

You can find details and materials from previous editions below.

Photo gallery of the event

Speakers

Jean-Paul Philippot

speaker

CEO, RTBF (Belgium)

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Noel Curran

Speaker

Director General

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Martin Schultz

Speaker

Former President of the European Parliament and Chairman of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation

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Dan Cable

Speaker

Professor of Organisational Behaviour , London Business School (United Kingdom)

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Andreas Briese

Speaker

Country Manager Germany, Regional Director, YouTube Content Partnerships, Central & Northern Europe, Google (Germany)

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Gilles Marchand

speaker

Director, Geneva Philanthropy Initiative , University of Geneva (Switzerland)

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Florence Hartmann

speaker

Head of Media Intelligence Service (MIS)

Wouter Gekiere

Speaker

Head of Brussels Office, EBU

Dr. Lukasz M. Bochenek

Speaker

CEO, Leidar SA (Switzerland)

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Presentations

  • intern Leadership in Volatile Times - Professor Dan Cable, London Business SchoolMembers Only
  • intern Challenges and Trends in PSM Funding - Florence Hartmann, Head of MIS, EBUMembers Only
  • intern How to Navigate the Funding Challenge - RTBF’s Approach to Funding Cuts - Jean-Paul Philippot, Director General, RTBFMembers Only
  • intern PSM Compass for Leaders in Volatile Times - Michelle Roverelli, Director of Member Relations and Communications, EBUMembers Only
  • intern PSM Compass for Leaders in Volatile Times - Gilles Marchand, Director of the Media Philanthropy Initiative at the University of GenevaMembers Only
  • intern PSM Compass for Leaders in Volatile Times - Lukasz Bochenek, CEO, LeidarMembers Only
  • intern YouTube Strategies for Europe - Andreas Briese, Country Director, YouTube, Germany and Central EuropeMembers Only
  • intern Update on EU’s Landmark Regulations: Media Freedom Act in Focus - Wouter Gekiere, Head of EBU Brussels OfficeMembers Only