Look who’s talking at Radiodays Europe 2026 in Riga

The speakers have been announced for Radiodays Europe 2026 taking place in Riga, Latvia from 22-24 March.

They include UK and Ireland representatives from the BBC, Bauer Media, Fun Kids and the Telegraph.

Also today, Radiodays Europe has launched the Youth Fund 2026, a programme designed to support early-career audio talent from across Europe.  The Youth Fund is open to young professionals (aged 18-25) in junior roles across radio, audio, and podcasting.

The event is the biggest gathering of radio professionals in Europe, and has Aiir, Radioplayer, RCS and Xperi as Gold sponsors. You can book your tickets before 8th December using the RadioToday code “RTY26RIG” to receive a discount.

Here is the big list of speakers so far:

  • Peter Niegel, CEO, Radiodays Europe
  • Mohit Bakaya, Controller,  BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra
  • Andy Ashton, Director of Content, Greatest Hits Radio Network, Bauer Media Audio UK
  • Nik Goodman, Consultant, Bounce
  • James Cridland, Editor, Podnews
  • Mike Russell, Founder, Creator Magic
  • Gregory Watson, Managing Director, Children’s Radio UK Ltd
  • Niall Power, Managing Editor/Breakfast Presenter, Beat
  • Jess Kelly, Presenter, Newstalk
  • Tobias Nielsen, Senior Vice President, Digital Bauer Media Audio
  • Amy Nordrum, Executive editor, MIT Technology Review
  • Kristian Porter, CEO, Public Media Alliance
  • Craig Bruce, audio talent coach, game changers radio
  • Roberto Suárez Candel, Managing Director, South 180
  • Martin Liss, CEO, podcast360
  • Julius van de Laar, Chief Strategist, Van De Laar Campaigning
  • Dominik Evers, Head of Editorial, Audio Deutschlandfunk Nova
  • Jan-Henrik Schmelter, CEO, Radio BOB!
  • Lærke Lytken, Editor, DR
  • Ron Baetiong, Founder and CEO, Podcast Network Asia
  • Rachel Quester, Supervising Producer, The Daily, The New York Times
  • Wade Kingsley, Founder, The Creative Coach
  • Baiba Zuzena, Chairwoman of the Board, Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs (Latvian Public Service Broadcaster)
  • Despina Kritikou, Program Manager, Antenna Audio
  • Rita Paula, Morning show host, Radio Skonto
  • Bertrand Rutily, Head of broadcast and production, France Inter
  • Clive Dickens, Managing Partner, The Meliora Company
  • Guang Jin Yeo, CEO, 1UpMedia
  • Juliana Cabra Jaramillo, Audio Producer – Global Spanish, Yoto
  • Helle Vaagland, Editor, NRK
  • Marieke Woortman, Publisher children’s books, Kosmos
  • David Fernández Quijada, Research Director, South 180
  • Henriette Engbersen, Public Value, Teamlead Public Broadcaster of Switzerland (SRG)
  • Nawal Hadrami, CEO, Calliopé
  • Vibe Klarup, General Secretary, Amnesty International Denmark
  • Arthur Soria, Co-founder & CEO, Lacmé
  • Lady Unchained, Creative Director, Becoming Unchained CIC
  • Dries Lenaerts, Radio Host, Studio Brussel
  • Kevin Barton, Executive Producer, Departure Conference + Festival
  • Arthur Soria, CEO, Lacmé
  • Nick Kartelias, CEO, Kartelias Media Group
  • Sam De Bruyn, Executive Producer, Studio Brussel (VRT)
  • Jarrod Gräetz, Äudienceologist, The Äudience Company
  • Roger Hofmann, Head of Digital, FFH Mediengruppe
  • Benjamin Hartwich, Head of Digital, Data & Podcast, Life Radio GmbH & Co KG
  • Matthias Schenk, Director Product Development, RMS
  • Hannah Southern, Commercial Lead, Podcast Discovery
  • Matej Praprotnik, Assistant Director Radio Slovenija, RTVSLO
  • Eva De Roo, Radio Host Morning Show, VRT Studio Brussel
  • Norma Jean Belenky, Owner, NJB Media
  • Thierry Mars, Radio Director, egta
  • Arielle Nissenblatt, Head of community and content, Pinwheel by Audily
  • Edita Kudlacova, Head of Radio, EBU
  • Guilhem Delteil, Senior reporter, Radio France International
  • Manu De Coninck, Head of creative sales, Mediahuis Radio
  • Mikael Salmelainen, Presenter, podcasthost Yle
  • Nuppu Stenros, Producer, Yleisradio
  • Matthieu Beauval, Director of Acceleration and Innovation, Radio France
  • Remi Horgar, Head of podcast and youth, NRK
  • Alexis Karakatsanis, Country Manager,  Radioplayer Greece
  • Liedewij Hentenaar, Managing Director, Audify
  • Sarah Toporoff, Head of Growth, Europe, Disco by Headliner
  • Leanne Alie, Freelance Exec Producer, Unlocked Podcasts
  • Lauris  Zalans, Morning show host, RADIO TEV
  • Cilla Benkö, Director General, Swedish Radio
  • Frans Kok, Head of Communications, Nationaal Media Onderzoek (NMO)