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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.

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.

Presentations

  • intern Leadership - Lucy Küng, Senior Visiting Fellow, Reuters Institute for Study of JournalismMembers Only
  • intern Advocacy Strategic Thinking - Lex Paulson, Professor and Executive Director, UM6P School of Collective IntelligenceMembers Only
  • intern Leadership and Transformation - Sasha Scott, Head of Transformation Services, EBUMembers Only
  • intern AI in Swedish Television SVT - Anne Lagercrantz, Deputy Director General, SVTMembers Only
  • intern AI and PSM - Maintaining Trust and Championing Creativity - Jean Philip De Tender, Deputy Director General, EBUMembers Only
  • intern AI at France Télévisions - Kati Bremme, Head of Innovation, FRTVMembers Only
  • intern AI at ORF - Stefan Kollinger, Innovation Officer, ORFMembers Only
  • intern Nurturing Young Audiences - Jonathan Paterson, Managing Director, The News MovementMembers Only
  • intern Public Diplomacy in Action - Klaus Unterberger, Head of Public Value Office, ORFMembers Only