WorldDAB Automotive 2024

Spojka Events
Pernerova 697/35
186 00 Praha 8-Karlín
Czechia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQfPrrufmDCAJsuT7

Suggested hotels

WorldDAB Automotive 2024 will be held at Spojka Events which is located in the Karlín district, east of the old city centre (hip, up-and-coming, quieter).

The networking dinner venue is located in the Žižkov district (livelier, lots of pubs and restaurants).

June is a very busy period in Prague - early booking is recommended. Below are suggested hotels close to both venues however there are many hotels in other districts of Prague.

HOTELS - KARLIN DISTRICT

Botanique Hotel Prague
http://hotelbotanique.com/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P2mxWgqkimCviAA1A

The Hotel Fitzgerald
https://www.hotelfitzgerald.com/
Location: https://www.hotelfitzgerald.com/

Hotel Royal Prague
http://www.hotelroyalprague.com/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YYNni5hRrTwUiyhn6

HOTELS - ZIZKOV DISTRICT

Courtyard by Marriott Prague City
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/prgcy-courtyard-prague-city/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H27eZH5GWVr2R3qY9

Hotel White Lion Prague
https://hotelwhitelion.com/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XR6BReCc6chw7Uxb6

Design Merrion Hotel
http://www.merrionhotel.cz/cs/
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WdCJSFvMSQ1WmKD26

Get your DAB solutions in front of key decision makers

WorldDAB Automotive is our annual flagship automotive event and brings together over 200 (in-person) attendees from the international digital radio, broadcasting, electronics and automotive industries. 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.

Three reasons to sponsor, exhibit and advertise at this event

• Sponsor and exhibitor logos reach an audience of 6,000+ industry contacts via our online, email and social promotions for this event.
• Debut your latest products and services to delegates by placing an advertisement in the event brochure, showcase your current product (advert to be shown as a slideshow on screens during breaks), or feature your product as a banner advert in one of our regular marketing emails.
• An opportunity to engage with potential customers in a face-to-face discussion while showing them your products at your exhibition table.

Attendees include:

• Automotive manufacturers (OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s)
• Commercial and public broadcasters
• Chip, receiver and equipment manufacturers
• Network operators
• Regulatory bodies
• National digital radio rollout bodies

Download the brochure for more information and to book.

Sponsors

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AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH

AVT Audio Video Technologies was founded in 1996 in Nuremberg as a manufacturer for professional audio equipment.

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.

By tailoring individual solutions aimed at the changing requirements of a developing market, AVT equips its partners with the technology necessary to shape the media landscape of tomorrow. While steadily developing new systems to connect digital infrastructure and broadcast, we also make sure to continuously improve our existing products by implementing new features to enable sustained use. All our hardware systems are DSP based to offer highest reliability for a prolonged lifecycle.

AVT has more than two decades of comprehensive audio knowledge and offers more than just DAB products. As one of the leading manufacturers of telephone hybrid systems and audio codecs, we are also able to realize cross-system integrations. The AVT systems, which are developed and manufactured in Germany, are deployed worldwide via national distributors. This gives us the opportunity to monitor global developments in broadcast and provide comprehensive solutions.

www.avt-nbg.de

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GatesAir

For over 100 years, GatesAir (a Thomson Broadcast subsidiary) has been an industry leader in over-the-air transmission solutions for radio and television broadcasters around the world. Our cutting-edge technology helps broadcasters increase efficiency, reliability, and flexibility in their workflows for a profitable and competitive edge.

GatesAir's Maxiva line offers the industry's most agile and efficient UHF/VHF transmitters and is globally recognized as the premier choice for DAB/DAB+ deployment. Designed for optimized power usage, maintenance, scalability, and connectivity, Maxiva transmitters are the backbone of digital radio and TV broadcasting worldwide.

Our Flexiva FM transmitters offer a wide range of power options, from cost-effective, low-power units to high-efficiency, high-power models. For analog or digital usage, stations across the globe rely on these renowned solutions.

For reliable AoIP/VoIP distribution, our Intraplex STL codecs are the industry standard. Our award-winning IP and 950MHz codecs provide rock-solid, always-on assurance with advanced analytics and control.

www.gatesair.com/dab

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Paneda 

Paneda offers innovative and cost-effective DAB solutions: safety systems, broadcast networks and broadcast systems. Nearly 200 tunnels in Norway are equipped with Paneda systems. Many local and public European broadcasters are using Paneda DAB Head-End systems with a complete range of products including multiplexing, audio encoders, data insertion and content management. 

www.paneda.no

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Radioplayer

Owned by broadcasters in 22 countries, Radioplayer brings together nearly 10,000 radio stadions globally. Collaborating with automotive and tech leaders, we're transforming radio for connected audiences. Our goal is to empower radio's future through innovation and strategic partnerships. Our flagship products include Hybrid Radio Integrations in cars, an extensive app ecosystem and smart speaker integrations. Through the Radioplayer Data Platform and Insight Dashboard, we help broadcasters optimize content and business strategies. Through global collaboration and advocacy, we uphold radio's cultural significance and accessibility. In essence, Radioplayer leads radio's evolution, ensuring that radio remains a vital part of the connected world, whether it's in cars, homes, or on any device where people listen to content. 

www.radioplayer.org

RF2Digital 

RF2Digital specializes in providing automotive radio solutions that cover global radio standards such as DAB, DRM, CDR, HDRadio, AM/FM, and streaming radio. Our solutions leverage SDR (Software Defined Radio) technology, which can be seamlessly integrated into any automotive SoC. With a mission to surpass technical boundaries in automotive infotainment systems, we draw from decades of experience and research, striving towards uncharted territories of the future. As an initial endeavor, our focus lies on delivering comprehensive IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) system solutions.

http://rf2digital.com/

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Xperi - featuring DTS AutoStage and All In Media (AIM) 

Xperi, via its comprehensive broadcast technologies portfolio (including DTS AutoStage, AIM Radio Apps including the new AIM Player and AIM RAPID), is uniquely committed to support broadcasters in their special bonds with the communities they serve, enabling connections with audiences wherever they consume content, while simplifying and personalizing content discovery and future-proofing radio via a consistent and constant stream of broadcast-centric innovation.

When joining DTS AutoStage, broadcasters maintain control of their content in the car dash and gain access to end-user analytics. Broadcasters can join DTS AutoStage for free at https://onboarding.connectedrad.io

Networking evening

Wednesday 12 June 2024 - 19:00-21:00 (CEST)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zyzRutt8UjWk3VcX8

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Jacqueline Bierhorst, Project Director, Digital Radio NL and WorldDAB President

Jacqueline Bierhorst has been a pioneer in commercial radio since 1987, specialised in distribution, marketing, and content. She has a strong track record in launching and leading successful commercial television and radio channels in The Netherlands and Belgium. From 2011 until 2015 she was project leader on the roll out of the DAB+ network in The Netherlands and since 2015 she is project director Digital Radio NL, a collaboration between public and commercial broadcasters and the Ministry of Economic Affairs coordinating involvement of all stakeholders and joint marketing of Digital Radio. Bierhorst is owner of Jacky B Entertainment Solutions, Vice President of WorldDAB, a member of the WorldDAB Steering Board and an active ambassador of digital radio throughout Europe. She is also a consultant to the Flemish Government, Department of Culture, Youth and Media for the introduction of DAB+ in Flanders, initiating collaboration throughout the Flemish stakeholders on digital radio and country manager Radioplayer Netherlands.

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Corinna Drumm, Managing Director, Association of Austrian Private Broadcasters (VÖP)

Corinna Drumm has been working in the Austrian media industry for more than 20 years. She has been managing director of the Association of Austrian Private Broadcasters (VÖP) since 2010. Before that, she worked for 12 years in the management of several Austrian private radio and private television stations, including SAT.1 Austria, Antenne Salzburg and Antenne Wien. Since 2019 she has been the Vice-President of the Association of European Radios (AER), a Europe-wide trade body representing the interests of over 5000 private/commercial radio stations across the EU27, UK and Switzerland. Corinna Drumm studied business administration in Trier (Germany) and Dublin (Ireland).

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Tomas Granryd, Head of digital partnerships, Swedish Radio

Tomas Granryd has been working for Swedish Radio for more than 20 years, holding various positions such as hosting, producing, and commissioning radio. For the last 5 years, he has been the head of digital partnerships, leading the work around the presence of Radio and Swedish Radio in connected cars. Tomas is also the Vice Chair of the Digital Committee at the EBU.

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Laurence Harrison, Director of Automotive Partnerships, Radioplayer Worldwide

Laurence Harrison leads Radioplayer’s work with the automotive industry across Europe and internationally, building partnerships with the leading car manufacturers and multimedia technology suppliers around metadata, HMI design and smart radio development in connected and autonomous cars. He is a current member of the WorldDAB Steering Board and Chaired the WorldDAB User Experience Group for 5 years. With WorldDAB, he led the research and development of the WorldDAB in-car UX guidelines and the subsequent engagement with major car manufacturers. 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.

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Edita Kudlacova, Head of Radio, EBU  

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Roger Lanctot, Director, Automotive Connected Mobility, TechInsights

Roger is Director, Automotive Connected Mobility at TechInsights, and is an advisor to the L.A. Auto Show Automobility forum, the International Telecommunications Union, and Informa’s AutoTech Detroit event.  Roger is a frequent speaker and blogger on automotive technology.  Some call him the most connected executive in the connected car industry.  He draws on 25+ years’ experience in the technology industry as an analyst, journalist and consultant. Roger is a graduate of Dartmouth College.

Megan Lazovick, Vice President, Edison Research

Megan Lazovick, Vice President at Edison Research, specializes in crafting research for thought leadership, content marketing, and consumer-driven strategy. With a passion for understanding consumer behavior in the audio sector, Megan designs surveys and moderates focus groups and in-depth interviews, exploring people's diverse lives and interests worldwide.  

In 2023 alone, Lazovick developed and presented The Kids Podcast Listener Report, The Spoken Word Audio Report, Dashboard Dialogue, The Infinite Dial, and The Media Habits of Gen Z. She also is part of the team behind The Women's Podcast Listeners Report, The Gen Z Podcast Listener Report, and many other bespoke studies from Edison Research. 

Lazovick is a sought-after speaker at industry events worldwide, including WorldDAB Automotive, The European Radio Show, RAIN Summits, Campaigns and Marketing Summit, Marketing to Women, Marketing to Moms, Country Radio Seminar, and more. She holds a degree in Communication Studies with a focus on radio and television from The College of New Jersey. 

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Gwendolin Niehues, ARD

Frank Nowack, Function Owner Broadcast Radio, Ford Motor Company

Frank Nowack is Function Owner Broadcast Radio for Ford Motor Company since July 2005. Previous to that he held a similar role for over 5 years at Volkswagen Group. He holds a Diploma in Communications Engineering from Fachhochschule Dortmund – University of Applied Sciences and Arts and is an active member of WorldDAB’s automotive working group.

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Javier Sánchez Pérez, Head of Strategy, RTVE Innovation Center, Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)

Javier Sánchez is a senior Telecommunications Engineer and is Head of Strategy at RTVE Innovation Center since 2015. He joined RTVE in 2008 and was appointed Head of Technical Planning of RNE (2008-2014), managing all its spectrum licenses and dealing with technical & legal aspects. He was appointed Head of European Spectrum Strategy at RTVE 2014-2015, during which time he was also a member of EBU Strategic Programme on Spectrum and the EBU Steering Committee on Spectrum. Javier was elected as a Steering Board member of WorldDAB in November 2023.

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Karel Zýka, Technical and Administration Director, Czech Radio

Karel Zýka is Technical and Administration Director of Czech Radio, responsible for radio and ICT technology, investment research and development and for new technology implementations. He has been also the Head of the DAB+ implementation strategy in the Czech Republic, which has successfully launched full power broadcasting of “DAB Prague” in 2015 and has started the process of digital switchover in Czech Republic. Before joining Czech Radio, Karel Zýka worked as Director of commercial TV network at the multichannel television group TV Prima (part of MTG), as Director of Sales and Marketing at Czech Radio or as Managing Director of Audiovisual Producers´ Association. He graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Ph.D. at the Academy of Performing Arts. He has been a member of the WorldDAB Steering Board since 2015.