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    WORLD RADIO DAY - UNESCO

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    AI × RADIO EUROPE 2026

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      WORLD RADIO DAY - UNESCO

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      • AI × RADIO EUROPE 2026

        From trust to the connected car

        WORLD RADIO DAY - UNESCO

        12 February 2026 • pm

        Residence Palace • Brussels

        European Policy Briefing • Audio Innovation Forum • Media Zone

        Europe is redefining how trusted audio, artificial intelligence and connected media interact.

        AI × Radio Europe brings together institutions, broadcasters, industry and media to shape the future of radio in the AI era.

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      • Why AI × Radio Europe matters in 2026 ?

        World Radio Day 2026 focuses on Radio and Artificial Intelligence, as Europe reshapes its policies for:

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        Trusted information & democratic resilience

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        Responsible, human-centric AI

        3

        Media sovereignty & platform regulation

        4

        Connected mobility & in-car access

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        AI × Radio Europe – From Trust to the Connected Car addresses how radio can remain trusted, accessible and visible in an era of AI-driven production, hybrid distribution and connected dashboards.

        This forum connects policy, public value and innovation — at the moment when regulatory, technological and industrial choices are being made.

        A unique European convergence

        Who we bring together ?

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        Institutions & policy makers

        UNESCO · European Institutions . European Commission (DG CONNECT...) · EEAS · European Media Board

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        Broadcasting ecosystem

        EBU · AER · EGTA · public & commercial broadcasters across Europe

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        Industry & innovation

        AI & audio technology providers · connected-car & mobility stakeholders · infrastructure & distribution actors

        Media & platforms

        European and international press, podcasts, audio & media correspondents

      • One event. Two powerful formats.

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        ON — Conference & Policy Forum

        14:30–16:30

        For institutions, associations & broadcasters

        • UNESCO × EU opening

        • Policy briefing on the Digital Networks Act (DNA)

        • High-level institutional roundtable

        • European broadcaster innovation spotlight

        • Citizen perspectives on public information

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        OFF — Demo & Media Zones

        10:00–18:00

        For partners, innovators & media

        Media Zone — Record · Share · Amplify

        10:00 – 18:00

        • Podcasts & expert interviews• Video / face-cam capsules• Institutional & media partner recordings

        Demo Zone — See it · Try it · Discuss it

        13:30 – 18:00

        Short demos. Real use cases. Direct exchanges.

      • High-Level Conference & Policy Forum

        14:30 – 16:30

        Parallel Media & Demo Zones (13:30 – 18:00)

        Opening - UNESCO × European Union

        Keynote - AI × Radio: Opportunities & Responsibilities for Europe

        Policy Focus - A sovereign Europe also in Connected Cars

        Keynote - The Digital Networks Act (DNA): What’s at Stake for Radio in Connected Cars?

        High-Level Institutional Roundtable - Radio’s Visibility, Prominence & Access

        Innovation Spotlight - AI × Audio – Practical AI Use Cases for Radio

        Citizen Perspectives - The Digital Networks Act and Public Information

        Closing reflections - The future of radio: strategic takeaways in a complex world

      • First confirmed speakers

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        Lodovico Folin-Calabi

        UNESCO

        Representative to the EU

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        Dr Filip Grzegorzewski

        EEAS - The Diplomatic Service of the European Union

        Head of Division, Information Integrity

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        European Commission - DG Connect

        Speaker confirmation in progress

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        Jean-Paul Philippot

        RTBF - Radio Télévision Belge Francophone

        General Administrator

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        Karim Ibourki

        European Media Board

        Steering Group WG1 Chair

        & Director of CSA.be

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        Francesca Fabbri

        AER - Association of European Radios

        Secretary General

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        Conor Murray

        EGTA - International trade body of multiplatform TV and audio businesses

        Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs

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        Vincent Sneed

        EBU - European Broadcasting Union

        Senior EU Policy Adviser

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        Roberto Suárez

        South 180

        Managing director

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        Marijn Goossens

        Future Media Hubs

        Tech and AI Hub

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        Martina Šimkovičová

        Radio Slovakia International / RTVS

        Senior Editor/Producer

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        David Fernandez

        South 180

        Research Director

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      • Partners & Media – Get involved

        AI × Radio Europe brings together European institutions, broadcasters, and technology leaders around the future of radio, AI and trust.

        We welcome partners, sponsors and media organisations interested in visibility, content collaboration and editorial access within a trusted UNESCO and European policy framework.

        Why get involved?

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        High-level audience

        European institutions, regulators, public and commercial broadcasters, industry leaders

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        Visibility & content opportunities

        Media Zone, interviews, podcasts, demo showcases, long-tail amplification

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        Trusted institutional context

        World Radio Day – UNESCO · European policy and industry alignment

        Interested in partnering or covering the event?

        For partnership opportunities, media collaboration or speaking enquiries, please contact the event organiser directly:

        Request partnership or media information
      • With the initial support of

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        RCS

        https://www.rcseurope.fr/

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        XPERI

        https://xperi.com/

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        Hindenburg

        https://hindenburg.com/

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        South 180

        https://south-180.com/

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        RadioTour

        https://www.lalettre.pro/RADIOTOUR/

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        RedTech

        https://www.redtech.pro/

      • Be part of the conversation – Register now

      • Connect with the AI × Radio Europe team

        Join us, contribute, or partner to amplify the impact of World Radio Day 2026.

        Organizer:

        Nicolas Moulard

        Smart Media Consultant

        Actuonda / MAIN – Media Alliance for Impactful Narratives

        📩 moulard@actuonda.com

        RadioTour organiser:

        Philippe Chapot
        WRD26 international coordinator
        📩 philippe@radiohouse.fr

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        Media

        Alliance

        for Impactful

        Narratives

        Aligning institutions, media organisations and innovators to strengthen trusted, human-centric media in Europe’s AI-driven and connected environments.

        Unite. Empower. Amplify.

      • MAIN initiative

        MAIN (Media Alliance for Impactful Narratives) is a European initiative bringing together institutions, media organisations and innovation leaders.

        Its purpose is to ensure that trusted, human-centric media remains visible, accessible and impactful as artificial intelligence, platforms and connected devices reshape information ecosystems.

        MAIN operates as a neutral alliance — connecting policy, industry and concrete use cases.

        • Strengthen trust and editorial integrity in the AI era

        • Ensure media visibility and access in connected environments

        • Support responsible, human-centric AI adoption

        • Promote European media sovereignty and discoverability

        • Facilitate cross-sector collaboration

        MAIN combines two complementary dynamics:

        ON – Alignment

        High-level forums and policy briefings bringing together institutions, associations and media leaders to set shared priorities.

        OFF – Action

        Media zones, demos and concrete use cases showcasing how innovation is deployed in real media environments.

        ON sets the direction. OFF turns it into action.

      • Community

        7.000 contacts

        Actuonda Database

        7.900 followers

        Linkedin network / Nicolas Moulard

        500 members

        MAIN Linkedin Group

      • Let's meet at

        Paris Radio Show 2026

        Paris Radio Show 2026

        Radio Days Europe 2026

        Radio Days Europe 2026

      MAIN – Media Alliance for Impactful Narratives

      Brussels · Europe

      www.mainconf.net

      Coordination: Actuonda

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