


AI × RADIO EUROPE 2026
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WORLD RADIO DAY - UNESCO



AI × RADIO EUROPE 2026
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WORLD RADIO DAY - UNESCO

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.
Why AI × Radio Europe matters in 2026 ?
World Radio Day 2026 focuses on Radio and Artificial Intelligence, as Europe reshapes its policies for:
1Trusted information & democratic resilience
2Responsible, human-centric AI
3Media sovereignty & platform regulation
4Connected mobility & in-car access

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 ?

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

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

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.

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

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

Lodovico Folin-Calabi
UNESCO
Representative to the EU

Dr Filip Grzegorzewski
EEAS - The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Head of Division, Information Integrity

European Commission - DG Connect
Speaker confirmation in progress

Jean-Paul Philippot
RTBF - Radio Télévision Belge Francophone
General Administrator

Karim Ibourki
European Media Board
Steering Group WG1 Chair
& Director of CSA.be

Francesca Fabbri
AER - Association of European Radios
Secretary General

Conor Murray
EGTA - International trade body of multiplatform TV and audio businesses
Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs

Vincent Sneed
EBU - European Broadcasting Union
Senior EU Policy Adviser

Roberto Suárez
South 180
Managing director

Marijn Goossens
Future Media Hubs
Tech and AI Hub

Martina Šimkovičová
Radio Slovakia International / RTVS
Senior Editor/Producer

David Fernandez
South 180
Research Director
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?

High-level audience
European institutions, regulators, public and commercial broadcasters, industry leaders

Visibility & content opportunities
Media Zone, interviews, podcasts, demo showcases, long-tail amplification

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:
With the initial support of
XPERI
Hindenburg
South 180
RadioTour
RedTech
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
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.
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