


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
An international policy briefing and audio innovation forum shaping the future of trusted radio in the AI era.
Voices from AI × Radio Europe 2026
Key statements and insights from European policymakers, broadcasters and innovators shaping the future of trusted audio.

“Radio remains Europe’s most trusted medium.
But in a world structured by digital platforms, AI systems and connected dashboards, trust alone is not enough.
Visibility matters. Access matters. Interoperability matters. Resilience matters.”
— Nicolas Moulard – MAIN

“Trusted media must remain visible in digital environments.
Infrastructure choices are not neutral — they shape democratic access to information.”
— Nicolas Moulard – MAIN

“Artificial intelligence is not just technical innovation.
It is a test of how well radio can uphold its core values while embracing new capabilities.”
— Lodovico Folin-Calabi – UNESCO

“AI must support and not replace human judgement.
Transparency, accountability and editorial integrity must guide its deployment.”
— Lodovico Folin-Calabi – UNESCO

“Public media must remain independent from political influence.
Otherwise something fundamental is damaged — not only in journalism, but in democracy.”
— Martina Šimkovičová – Radio Slovakia International (STVR)

“We live with uncertainty, fear and pressure.
Save public broadcasters in Central Europe.”
— Martina Šimkovičová – Radio Slovakia International (STVR)

“Funding, editorial independence, job security and governance fully independent from political influence are essential to fulfil public service missions.”
— Pamela Morinière – IFJ

“Before talking about AI, we must talk about economic sovereignty.”
— Jean-Paul Philippot – RTBF

“When €100 is invested in digital advertising, €60–70 leave Europe.”
— Jean-Paul Philippot – RTBF

“AI is a cost-cutting machine — but also a creativity enhancer.”
— Jean-Paul Philippot – RTBF

“The existential challenge is this:
What will be the value of truth in a world where 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between AI-generated and human-made content?”
— Jean-Paul Philippot – RTBF

“Content. Connection. Trust.
These are the three pillars of the future of radio.”
— Jean-Paul Philippot – RTBF

“Infrastructure is becoming more critical in a changing geopolitical environment.
Competitiveness and resilience are central.”
— Peter Stuckmann – European Commission (DG CONNECT)

“The Digital Networks Act is not a content law.
But it shapes the framework within which access, spectrum and interoperability operate.”
— Peter Stuckmann – European Commission (DG CONNECT)

“Broadcast radio brings free-to-air access to verified information — without gatekeepers.”
— Vincent Sneed – EBU

“Universal and technology-neutral access to radio must be secured in all vehicles.”
— Francesca Fabbri – AER

“This is not only about access — it is about economic sustainability.”
— Conor Murray – EGTA

“Without infrastructure, there is no content.”
— Karim Ibourki – CSA / European Media Board

“There was a time to be naive. That time is over.”
— Karim Ibourki – CSA / European Media Board

“It is time to reinvent the radio button.”
— Jérôme Doncieux – Majelan X

“If we do not reinvent the in-car experience, radio risks being deleted from the car.”
— Jérôme Doncieux – Majelan X

“AI in media is not about replacing journalists — it’s about strengthening workflows while preserving trust and editorial responsibility.”
— Marijn Goossens - Future Media Hubs

“The connected car is a strategic audio space. If we combine trusted content, data and AI responsibly, radio can remain relevant — and even more personal.”
— Marijn Goossens - Future Media Hubs

“Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference is not just about lies.
It is coordinated and intentional manipulation.”
— Dr. Filip Grzegorzewski – EEAS

“Radio often remains the last medium standing in a crisis.”
— Dr. Filip Grzegorzewski – EEAS

“It doesn’t matter what tools we have if we do not have free journalism.”
— David Fernández – South 180

“Radio must be part of Europe’s democratic shield.”
— David Fernández – South 180
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
Designed for EU institutions, regulators, broadcasters’ leadership and strategic partners
- Opening session – UNESCO × RTBF
- Policy focus – The Digital Networks Act (DNA) and radio access in connected environments
- High-level institutional roundtable – Radio prominence, trust and European sovereignty
- Innovation Spotlight – AI × Audio use cases from european innovators
- Citizen perspectives – Public information, trust and democratic resilience

OFF — Demo & Media Zones
13:30–18:00
Designed for partners, innovators & media
Demo Zone — See it · Try it · Discuss it
Short demos. Real use cases. Direct exchanges.
For example, a next-generation connected dashboard powered by Xperi will be demonstrated live in the car park
Media Zone — Record · Share · Amplify
Podcasts & expert interviews• Video / face-cam capsules• Institutional & media partner recordings
Professional photography to capture and amplify key moments.
For example, the "AI and the Media World" podcast, produced by Future Media Hubs, will record a dedicated episode that day.
PROGRAMME
Demo & Media Zones 13:30 – 18:00
High-Level Conference & Policy Forum 14:30 – 16:30
13:30–14:30 - Welcome & Registration
Demo tables · Media Zone · Coffee
14:30–14:50 | Opening words
UNESCO World Radio Day
14:50-15:00 | Special Testimony
No Trust Without Free Radio: A European Testimony
14:50-15:00 | Keynote
AI × Radio: Opportunities & Responsibilities for Europe
15:10–15:50 | Policy Focus
A Sovereign Europe also in Connected Cars
15:10–15:20 / part 1 | Keynote
The Digital Networks Act (DNA): What’s at Stake for Radio in Connected Cars?
15:20–15:50 / part 2 | High-Level Institutional Roundtable
Radio’s Visibility, Prominence & Access
15:50–16:15 - Innovation Spotlight
From Cockpit to Content: AI in Action
16:15–16:25 | Public Information & Democratic Resilience
(Re)framing the challenge: radio’s role in the fight against FIMI*
16:25–16:30 | Closing reflections
The future of radio: strategic takeaways in a complex world
16:30–18:30 | Networking
Demo tables · Media Zone · Coffee
Speakers

Lodovico Folin-Calabi
UNESCO
Representative to the EU

Peter Stuckmann
European Commission - DG Connect
Head of Unit, Electronic Communications Policy

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

Martina Šimkovičová
Radio Slovakia International / STVR
Senior Editor/Producer - English Section

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

Pamela Morinière
IFJ - International Federation of Journalists
Head of Communication and campaigns departement

Jérôme Doncieux
MajelanX
Founder, Chairman, CEO

David Fernandez
South 180
Research Director

Nicolas Moulard
MAIN -
Actuonda
Smart Media Consultant
With the sponsorship of
RCS
World’s Largest Broadcast Software Company
Broadcast Automation · Smart Metadata · Audio Workflows · Cloud IntegrationXPERI
Powering radio in the connected car
In-car discovery & infotainment
Hindenburg
Audio storytelling made simple
Journalism · Podcast · Radio
World Radio Day Offer: Extended trial + 25% discount Click here
WorldDAB
Broadcast radio built for the future
DAB+ · Hybrid Radio · Broadcast Resilience
and with the support of
South 180
RadioTour
RedTech
maRadio.be
AI and Media World podcast Future Media Hubs
Broadcast Associés
LINAGORA
LinTO
IFJ - International Federation of Journalists
Photo Gallery
A visual recap of the day — from high-level policy discussions to hands-on innovation exchanges.
MAIN ON – Conference Highlights
15 selected moments from the Policy Forum and keynote sessions
Institutional dialogue, strategic debates on AI and the Digital Networks Act, and key interventions from European policymakers, regulators and media leaders.media leaders.
The complete high-resolution photo gallery is available here (link valid for 30 days): https://adobe.ly/4tzj2iN
You are welcome to share selected images. Please do not publicly redistribute the full gallery link.
Photo credit: Hervé Thouroude http://www.rvthouroude.fr
Replay
// coming soon //
Ressource Center
A shared resource center gathering key materials about AI × Radio Europe

AI x RADIO EUROPE MATERIAL
AI x Radio Europe pre-event Press Release (in English)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ia258FFJg1mhcBGrBt0Ct4HmtITewjGLQlWOphbx_6M/edit?usp=sharing
AI x Radio Europe pré-évènement Communiqué de Presse (en francais)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEaLWQL0QidjA1w3TP61cs7GaXZQrevh5ro9qcazpTA/edit?usp=sharing
Visuals (event posters, MAIN logo, speakers, partners...)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nEGOqw9LU6HiDP8YCp3KZ3BbZPWmkGHM?usp=sharing
AI x Radio Europe Outcome document of the event (5 pages)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DtoTRI157ErV1dTDX0yuDWDmtbJlHd3LtjwVG_Zln4g/edit?usp=sharing
AI x Radio Europe Executive notes (2 pages)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C63YIupcVm1Jk_6FDM0yKMlLbKGzIl_-LijjOlS9LI0/edit?usp=sharing
AI x Radio Europe post event Press release (in English)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13msiRNkkFxgnsLUUyw8wGncg4AHZwyj7wxtJ81Q3Jf0/edit?usp=sharing
AI x Radio Europe post-évènement Communiqué de Presse (en francais)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WTz9cCb8CnHIdID0piX9m_E9DCyB9zbvJMObJSV_ckk/edit?usp=sharingAI x Radio Europe SD Picture galery (first low resolution pictures)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YLp36EfOp2deyqq6unPfaHgyKvlPsC8M?usp=sharing
AI x Radio Europe HD Picture galery (Full pictures in high resolution)
POLICY
Digital Networks Act — webpage (EU)
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-networks-act
DNA — Press Release 21/01/2026 (EU)
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_107Radio & Connected Car — EBU news 21/01/2026
Radio in Cars — AER position paper (PDF)
https://www.aereurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aer-position-paper-on-radio-in-car-eecc-dna.pdfRadio Safeguards — AER news 22/01/2026
https://www.aereurope.org/aer-welcomes-the-digital-networks-act-and-calls-for-stronger-safeguards-for-radio-in-connected-cars/
AI x Radio
World Radio Day 2026 — AI (UNESCO)
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/world-radio/radio-artificial-intelligenceWorld Radio Day — UNESCO
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/world-radio"Cockpit automobile: pour une révolte européenne !"
Carte blanche Jérôme Doncieux / Franck Louis Victor (Majelan X) - Le Soir (in French)
https://www.lesoir.be/723576/article/2026-01-20/cockpit-automobile-pour-une-revolte-europeenne
Radio, the sound of connection, emotion, attention
World Radio Day 2026 initiaitve - World Radio Alliance & EGTA
https://www.worldradioalliance.com/radio-the-sound-of-connection-emotion-attention/
World Radio Day Special offer — Hindenburg
Extended trail + 25% Discount
PODCAST
AI & The Media Worlds - Future Media Hubs

TOOLBOX
World Radio Day 2026: Offers from technological enterprises - UNESCO
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/world-radio/offers-technological-enterprises?hub=66636
WorldDAB Ressources (Partner)
https://www.worlddab.org/resources
Be part of the conversation – Register to stay connected
MAIN connects media professionals, policymakers, innovators and partners who believe trusted audio and journalism matter in Europe’s digital future.
Stay informed about:
- AI × Radio Europe and related policy briefings
- European media & digital policy discussions (DNA, EMFA, AI governance)
- Audio innovation forums & cross-sector dialogues
- Publications, outcome documents & executive notes
- Future MAIN initiatives and collaborations
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.frPartners & 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
All content produced (podcasts, video capsules, photos) is reusable by partners for their own communication.

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:

Media
Alliance
for Impactful
Narratives
Aligning institutions, media organisations and innovators to safeguard 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 alliance 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 increasingly shape access to information.
MAIN operates as a neutral alliance, connecting public policy, industry and concrete media use cases across Europe.
MAIN’s priorities
• Strengthen trust and editorial integrity in the AI era
• Ensure media visibility and fair access in connected environments
• Support responsible, human-centric AI adoption
• Promote European media sovereignty and discoverability
• Facilitate cross-sector collaborationMAIN connects institutions, media, and innovators to strengthen trust, democracy and European media sovereignty through high-impact events, policy dialogue and collaborative storytelling.
Two complementary dynamics
ON – Alignment
High-level forums and policy briefings aligning institutions, associations and media leaders to shape shared priorities and policy discussions.
OFF – Action
Media zones, demos and concrete use cases showing how innovation is deployed, tested and scaled in real media environments.
ON sets the direction. OFF turns it into action.
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