He has considerable experience of leading collaborative projects through his roles as Chairman of CEPT FM PT51, dealing with spectrum issues for programme-making, and as Chairman of the WorldDAB and DRM Technical Committees, managing the stability and development of the respective standards. Caroline went online with a 56K modem on a Windows 95 PC with 1 GB of RAM back in the days when your landline was busy while you spent your AOL minutes chatting on ICQ. He co-organizes events and discussions on digital audio since 2011. The Legislative Delegation office is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of permanent documents regarding the Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation and the Spartanburg County Transportation Committee public meetings according to the South Carolina Code of Laws. Jacqueline Bierhorst has been a pioneer in commercial radio since 1987, specialised in distribution, marketing and content. A former president of the European Broadcasting Union (2009-2019), Jean-Paul Philippot has always "preferred the complexity of change to the comfort of established situations". Since 2015 she has been  Project Director Digital Radio NL, a collaboration between public and commercial broadcasters and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The WorldDAB General Assembly is our annual flagship event and brings together over 200 attendees from the international digital radio, broadcasting, electronics and automotive industries. His experience covers sales, marketing, operational and general management during a career spanning over 25 years in the consumer electronics industry, with a leading involvement in many technology milestones that have delivered the analogue to digital technology transition of the past three decades. He is head of the roll out of joint IP distribution services for the radio industry, based on the international radio collaboration, Radioplayer Worldwide. The WorldDAB General Assembly 2020 will take place in Prague, Czech Republic on 3-4 November 2020. It offers unparalleled opportunities to discuss the current issues within the digital radio industry and to create a better understanding of the challenges affecting the market. This will include a session focused on DAB+ receivers and communicating to the listener about DAB+. In this function, he delivers global and regional insight to manufacturers of Consumer Electronics and manages the local Market Insight Consumer Electronics Team. This includes both consulting services and products like TPEG ON AIR, TPEG Analyser, TPEG Editor and TPEG Library. This gives us the opportunity to monitor global developments in broadcast and provide comprehensive solutions. Nick has spent the majority of his career working in the radio industry, initially in programming and then moving to digital radio and online innovation. The event will see over 200 experts from across the broadcast, automotive and receiver manufacturer industries come together to discuss the future of digital radio. AVT Audio Video Technologies was founded in 1996 in Nuremberg as a manufacturer forprofessional audio equipment. She is responsible for the annual National Commercial Radio Conference, Siren Creative Awards and Australian Commercial Radio Awards. GatesAir’s Intraplex solutions give broadcasters bandwidth-rich solutions for moving content over IP networks, with visibility into stream and network performance. After having spent 18 years with Intel, Jean-Marc Dubreuil has been involved in the digital audio broadcasting world since 2009, first with Frontier Silicon, focusing on the automotive sector. Jessica Allemann is a media research specialist at SRG SSR, Switzerland's public service television and radio broadcaster. Jonathan Wall is responsible for coordinating activity across the organisation to achieve the BBC’s ambitions, develop the strategy for BBC Sounds, as well as have an overview of the content that is being commissioned for BBC Sounds by the radio, music and podcast teams. Guru Nagarajan, Engineering Manager, Android Automotive OS Platform, Google. Since 2015 she is project director Digital Radio NL, a collaboration between public and commercial broadcasters and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Stefano has been President of the "Quadrato della Radio" associations, ARD (Association for Digital Radiophony in Italy), AICT (Communications Engineers Association) and ANFoV (Association for the Convergence in Communication Services). She started her career at Europe's biggest legal mp3 platform that brought artists and listeners together before MySpace was even invented, and became a freelancer when the new economy broke down. The Swiss radio industry switches over from FM to DAB+ during 2022-2023. François-Xavier Bergot is especially involved since 2015 in DAB+ roll-out in France. Since joining RTL 102.5 in 2002, Eugenio has worked on creating interactivity through television which became 102.5 Hit Channel and later worked on discovering new ways of integrating radio-tv-internet and mobile phone. René Zavoral was appointed Director General for Czech Radio in January 2016 for a six year term. The WorldDAB General Assembly is our annual flagship event and brings together over 200 attendees from the international digital radio, broadcasting, electronics and automotive industries. She has a strong track record in launching and leading successful commercial television and radio channels in The Netherlands and Belgium. It offers unparalleled opportunities to discuss the current issues within the digital radio industry and to create a better understanding of the challenges affecting the market. In 2018 he took the position of Director for the electronics division in charge of all development and evaluation of Toyota electronics systems including Multimedia systems. Yvette leads communications for Digital Radio UK, the organisation supporting the delivery of UK radio’s digital future. She also covers the Heart Network breakfast show with Jamie Theakston when Amanda Holden takes her holiday, and covers Club Classics for the network too. Loading... Unsubscribe from WorldDAB? As a family guy knowing radio usage from young to old is driving the Digital Radio Future for AUDI. Nicolas Curien, a member of Corps des Mines, sits at the board of the French Regulatory Body for Radio and Television (since 2015). Previously he worked as Chief engineer for Kanal A and POP TV commercial TV stations. Prior to  this he was head of marketing and communications at German national radio broadcaster,  Deutschlandradio. He provides expert advice to stakeholders across the radio industry ecosystem. Previous roles he has held at Bayerischer Rundfunk include Head of Planning (2012-2015), and Head of Programme Distribution (2002-2012). HD Radio, which resides in more than 70 million automobiles, is the most successfully deployed digital radio system in autos worldwide.? He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Alabama. René Zavoral, Director General, Czech Radio. His main responsibilities as CEO for DRN included political management and information, ongoing communication and information campaigns throughout the country, bringing together major competitors for collaboration, international stakeholder management, administration and weekly media management. bmt is a competence centre for the realisation of projects within the scope of digital broadcasting. Giorgio has over 30 years of experience in the Italian consumer audio market, and especially on DAB receivers. In larger transmitter networks, Simulcasting technology ensures all GatesAir transmitters are time-locked for synchronous, over-the-air content delivery. Ladina Heimgartner (*1980) was born and raised in Scuol in the Lower Engadine (Canton Graubünden, Switzerland). Patrick Hannon, VP Corporate Development, Frontier Smart Technologies & President, WorldDAB. Having a total experience of 21 years in the semiconductors industry Ron has been working on car radio products with his main focus on digital radio for the past 9 years from product definition to design-in at customers. program director radio for DPG Media (Qmusic and Joe). UK Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, Ed Vaizey, discussing the future of digital radio in the UK at the WorldDAB General Assembly 2015. This route provides direct elevator access. He previously worked for Digital Radio UK where he led the partnerships with car manufacturers that saw digital radio included as standard in all new cars. WorlDAB contact person for Italy and one of the founders of digitalradio.it. A range of tailor-made sponsorship and exhibition packages have been designed specifically for you to optimise your company's exposure to a target audience. Ian re-joined the DCMS Media Team in February 2013, as Head of Radio and Television Policy and responsible for the UK's Digital Radio programme. As CEO of Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) Joan was responsible for the planning, roll-out and implementation of DAB+ digital radio in the five metropolitan capitals covering over 60% of the Australian population, and continues the DAB+ implementation for commercial radio broadcasters across regional Australia. Download the brochure for more information. The bmt supports the traffic computer system for Bayerischer Rundfunk and delivers traffic telematics data on the internet, over digital radio and more. There he held various management and board positions. Jan Lorbach joined GfK in 2012, where he has managed projects and product groups in PoS Consumer Electronics and built up expertise in the Audio markets. Throughout this year of disruption and change we have seen many advances in the rollout of DAB digital radio, and this year’s event will feature the latest news and developments on DAB  from around the world. He started his career at Arvato/Bertelsmann in Munich and London. 2018: Ole Jørgen Torvmark, Digital Radio Norway2017: Thomas Saner, SRG2016: Reiner Müller, Bayerische Landeszentrale fur neue Medien (BLM)2015: Antony Sethill, Frontier Silicon2014: Jorn Jensen, NRK2013: Glyn Jones, Arqiva2012: Joan Warner, CEO Commercial Radio Australia, Chair of Asia Pacific Committee2011: Hossein Yassaie, CEO Imagination Technologies2010: Lindsay Cornell, Chairman of TC, BBC 2009: Larissa Erismann, WorldDMB Marketing Committee Chair, SRG-SSR 2008: Zou Feng, ABS/SARFT, China2007: Markus Prosch, Fraunhofer IIS2006: Philip Laven, EBU2005: Frank Hermann, Chairman of TC2004: Goran Arvedhal, Chairman of RSC2003: Quentin Howard, Steering Board Member2002: Julie Ackerman, Project Director 2000 – 20022001: Percy Petterson, RSC Consultant, Chairman of SLC2000: David Witherrow, President 1995 – 19971999: Frank Kozamerik, Project Director and Mr Frans Westra, Chairman Module 1. Ltd. in 2008 to work with the radio industry on DAB+ digital radio. Jonathan began his career at Radio Humberside before moving into BBC Sport. She has since worked on projects across top UK radio stations Virgin Radio, talkRADIO and talkSPORT as well as the international and DAB Multiplex teams. Within the SRG SSR, she is primarily responsible for public service issues and for media studies’ contacts, as well as the initiator of the SRG-wide women's network "idée femme", which promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Igor Funa, Broadcasting expert, Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia (AKOS)Igor is responsible for DVB-T and DAB spectrum management and has been with AKOS for 17 years. Joan Warner, CEO Commercial Radio Australia, addresses the audience at the 2018 WorldDAB general assembly. The WorldDAB General Assembly provides an ideal opportunity to communicate with a target audience and reach key decision makers. The WorldDAB General Assembly is the only event dedicated to DAB digital radio As project manager, he is responsible for the Swiss radio industry's VHF shutdown. She has a strong track record in launching and leading successful commercial television and radio channels in The Netherlands and Belgium. Videos of the sessions are available on the WorldDAB YouTube Channel. He started his career as a producer at Radio City and then a presenter, before moving into senior management. His current focus is on wireless transmission technologies such as terrestrial radio and TV systems and mobile systems such as 4G/LTE and 5G, Iso Rechsteiner, Project Manager, DigiMig Working Group. Within a year, Global moved JK and Lucy to London, where they hosted the networked Saturday breakfast show and also Heart Londons Drivetime show for 7 years. Vertreter aus Politik, Programmanbieter sowie Hersteller aus der Automobil- und Technologiebranche kamen dabei überein, dass DAB+ allen Beteiligten große Chancen eröffnet. He is Managing Editor of podnews.net, a daily podcast newsletter, and runs media.info, the media information website. WorldDAB members can register up to two delegates free of charge. She has worked in radio for more than twenty years and came to her current position from Head of Radio & Podcast at the production company Rubicon. In his current role he leads the Belgian Research Department, sourcing automotive specifications from Original Equipment Manufacturers and balancing marketing intelligence requirements by importers and leasing companies, in real-time. The Bayerische Medien Technik (bmt) offers professional-grade technical expertise in the IT field, especially as regards digital broadcast media. Ron Schiffelers, Senior Director Program Management, NXP Semiconductors. Today, AVT is a leading manufacturer of DAB technology offering reliable hardware and software solutions for small, cost effective setups as well as scalable, fully redundant headends. He also is Emeritus professor at Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, where he held the chair “Telecommunications Economics and Policy” from 1992 to 2011. It was one of the hottest days of the summer in 2019, when DABSY was born in a stuffy and dark meeting room at the advertising agency Scholz & Friends in Zurich.With her positive aura DABSY immediately lit up the room and has conquered the hearts of many since then. Lynn Mansfield is an Executive Advisory at eMedia - a broadcasting company which owns two of South Africa's most well-known television channels. DTS Connected Radio, built on the largest and deepest data set of broadcast and music metadata, combines over the air broadcast with IP-delivered content for a robust, richer, more personalized in-cabin infotainment experience. Prior to this, she held senior marketing roles with major international companies Continental Foods and Iglo Group. On Nov. 3 some 200 delegates from across the broadcast, automotive and receiver manufacturer industries joined the virtual conference to discuss the future of digital radio. Veröffentlicht am 7. 1957) completed his veterinary science studies before going on to study business economics and marketing. He previously worked for Digital Radio UK where he led the partnerships with car manufacturers that saw digital radio included as standard in all new cars. She oversees the whole of industry marketing campaign, Radio Codes of Practice, audience survey contracts and industry copyright agreements. The broadcast transmission range encompasses DAB/DAB+ head ends (multiplexers, encoders), IP gateways for EDI & ETI and road tunnel transmission/break-in products. Following a stint working in the healthcare sector, Jean-Paul Philippot joined in the audiovisual industry and helped RTBF get out of a financial and identity crisis that could have led to its collapse in the early 2000s. Tom Klerkx started his career in 2000 as a producer and music director for commercial radio station 4fm. Carsten Zorger is Director of the German DAB+ digital radio marketing body “Digitalradio Büro Deutschland” which oversees the marketing and promotion of DAB+ digital radio in Germany. A range of tailor-made sponsorship and exhibition packages have been designed specifically for you to optimise your company's exposure to a … Max leads the Consumer Electronics and Photo panel in GfK’s Retail Point of Sale division in the UK. He also works for the EBU and closely cooperates with DAB alliance EDRA. In 2016 she was appointed Managing Director for Radioplayer in Germany and now helps all the radio stations onto apps, skills and dashboards. Karel Zýka, Technical and Administration Director, Head of DAB switchover, Czech Radio. Patrick Hannon is Vice President Corporate Development at Frontier Smart Technologies, the leading provider of technology solutions for consumer DAB radios. Kamel is an expert in digital television, satellite communications, IP-based multimedia services and telecommunications. He also participates in regulatory debates on culture and innovation since 2000, as co-president of the Digital Audio Committee of GESTE and member of the union of digital music providers (ESML). The venue is approximately a 13-minute walk or a 6 minutes drive from the General Assembly venue, SQUARE. For more than two delegates, and for non-members, the following registration fees apply: Non-member: €350 Made for the WorldDAB General Assembly, I ask - what sort of radio should we make in the future? Ford Ennals is Chief Executive Officer of Digital Radio UK ( DRUK ), the body responsible for working with broadcasters , stakeholders , retailers , supply chain and automotive manufacturers to help deliver UK radio’s digital future . DRUK represents The BBC , the major commercial radio broadcasters , transmission company Arqiva and techUK and works with UK Government and media regulator Ofcom to support the development of digital radio policy and plans. In 2018, he moved from GfK Germany to GfK UK in London to lead the UK PoS Market Insights Consumer Electronics team. DRUK represents the major commercial broadcast groups and the BBC, and is responsible for digital radio communication campaigns, and working with the vehicle industry to ensure digital radio is fitted in cars. She is responsible for the annual National Commercial Radio Conference, Siren Creative Awards and Australian Commercial Radio Awards. Christer Modig, VP Radio, NENT Group Sweden. WorldDAB is the global industry forum for DAB digital radio. For DAB we provide end-to-end solutions for broadcast and test applications. Rosemary Smith, Project Manager, WorldDAB Automotive. He is one of the founders of digital radio.it, a website dedicated tocommunicating to Italian consumers about all aspects of DAB digital radio. Steven is a graduate of the Solvay Business School and of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where he obtained a Master of Science in Business Engineering. ... WorldDAB 31 views. As an entrepreneur Giorgio was the head of one of the most important companies in the distribution of consumer electronics products in Italy for 22 years or more. Previously, he held senior strategy and commercial roles at the BBC and BBC Worldwide. David is co-founder of Viamux, a provider of low-cost DAB solutions, and Optimux, the cloud-based software dashboard for small-scale DAB multiplex operators. (the association of the French speaking public radios of France, Canada, Switzerland and Belgium) which he is currently Vice-president, after serving two mandates President. Her focus is digital radio and  in-car infotainment systems, ensuring that radio remains in the car for the foreseeable future. Before joining Czech Radio, he worked as Director of regional TV network (part of MTG), as Director of Sales and Marketing at Czech Radio and as Managing Director of APA. Nik Goodman is a highly experienced UK radio executive. Ian O’Neill is currently Head of Radio and Television Policy at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Lindsey continues to drive the BBC’s cross platform strategy, managing the DAB national multiplex and raising awareness and take up of digital radio with initiatives involving as many key stakeholders as possible. Thierry Boitel, Director of TME Electronics, Toyota Motor Europe. Since 2015 he has been involved in the rollout of DAB+ in France. Grant Blackley, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Southern Cross Austereo (SCA). Today Eugenio is one of the best known European experts on “Services over DAB network”. In her previous role as Deputy Executive Director of the National Association of Broadcasters she was involved in the formulation of the broadcasting policy and regulatory submissions to the Regulator and to Parliament that changed the landscape of the broadcasting industry in South Africa. Founded in 2005 DIGIDIA has emerged as one of the leading companies for digital radio transmission equipment with digital radio systems deployed all over the world in three technologies: DAB/DAB+/DMB, SynchronousFM and DRM30/DRM+. As Associate Director in the Global Automotive Practice at Strategy Analytics, Roger Lanctot has a powerful voice in the definition of future trends in automotive safety, powertrain, and infotainment systems. The office … James is a radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future. He was elected President of WorldDAB in November 2013. She started her career at Nottingham Trent University's student radio station Fly FM back in 2001, and since graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, has worked consistently in radio ever since. Together with WorldDAB, Radio DNS and Radio Player he connects the Broadcast Community with the Automotive World. The company now works with market-leading and national stations across the world, and Nik is firmly established as one of Europe’s leading radio content experts. Currently he is responsible for the planning and management of the ongoing roll-out of DAB Italia’s network and all issues related to the creation, distribution and transmission of the multiplex. During the last five years she has been active in the Digitalisation Working Group on of radio broadcasting in Poland, which was established for preparation of the draft of the national digital switchover strategy.