The Radio Assembly brings together radio and audio executives from across the EBU membership. It is an annual gathering where leading experts tackle the challenges public service media face in the audio market. The event also looks at the latest developments in audio content, format and distribution, and initiatives taken to make the radio more sustainable, diverse, and inclusive.
The 32nd edition of the EBU Radio Assembly took place in Sofia, Bulgaria on 23 April 2026, in the wake of the EBU Media Summit 2026. Both events were kindly hosted by BNR and BNT.
Radio Assembly 2026: Critical legislation and a crucial campaign
This year's Radio Assembly focused on two priorities that demand the attention of every EBU radio member. First, critical EU legislation affecting radio's distribution in connected cars is currently under review, and coordinated action across the membership will be essential in the months ahead – the Assembly provided space to address questions and concerns. The Assembly also marked Radio Ready's second year, with plans for the year ahead unveiled. Join the campaign here: Radio Ready Initiative.
Among the other questions explored was how we can continue to do our work at the highest standard while remaining impartial yet relevant in a space increasingly flooded by misinformation and content created by AI bots.
“We are living in a time of profound change. An increasingly fragmented and polarized world, alongside rapid technological progress, requires us to work at double speed: providing trusted content for citizens, continuing to innovate across our media by strengthening our distribution strategies, and ensuring that the European legal framework is conducive to the fulfilment of our missions.
For the current mandate of the Radio Committee, these challenges are fully reflected in our priorities. There is much work to be done, but I am confident that by joining forces and sharing best practice across our network, we can succeed."
Sibyle Veil, Chair, Radio Committee, CEO, Radio France
Have a look at the Radio Assembly 2026 agenda.
Director Society and Culture, RTS (Switzerland)
Executive Producer of the Ukrainske Radio, First Channel, Suspilne (Ukraine)
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Trust and Relevance in an Age of Disinformation and AI
- Giedrius Masalskis (LRT), Iurii Tabachenko (Suspilne), Martina Májíček Poliaková (CR), Philippa De Roten (RTS)Members Only
Radio Ready: A Critical Campaign by Broadcasters, for Broadcasters
- Tomas Granryd (SR) and Benjamin Poor (EBU)Members Only
EU Legislation and the Power of Collective Action
- Wouter Gekiere (EBU)Members Only
EBU Radio Activities: Looking Back but Mainly Looking Forward
- Edita Kudláčová (EBU)Members Only
The Future of Radio Distribution
- Matthieu Rawolle (EBU)Members Only
EBU Music: Creating Value and Impact Together
- Pascale Labrie (EBU)Members Only
Radio Assembly 2026 Agenda
Radio Assembly 2026 Schedule Overview
Media Summit 2026 Schedule Overview
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