WorldDAB Automotive 2023 Brochure

Thursday

09:00-15:30 (CEST)

Radio France, Maison de la Radio, 116 Avenue du Président-Kennedy, 75016 Paris

Delegate entrance rue du Ranelagh via Porte Raynouard (Gate D) (opposite 84 rue Raynouard)

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Welcome

Dear colleagues

Welcome to Paris for WorldDAB Automotive 2023.

It’s nearly six years since we held our last major event in Paris – the General Assembly of 2017 – and the timing of this year’s event is no accident.

In 2017, France was taking its first steps towards the roll-out of national DAB+; later this year this dream will come to fruition. The roll-out will have reached well over 50% of the French population, key autoroutes will have coverage, and the first large-scale national marketing campaign will commence.

This is an important milestone for DAB+ radio – not only in France, but for the whole of Europe. And I am delighted that we are being hosted in the superb surroundings of La Maison de la Radio, home of Radio France.

As for the event itself, it is great to welcome such a strong line up of speakers, led by Sibyle Veil, President/CEO of Radio France and Jean-Francois Labal, Digital Partnership Head at Renault.

The key themes for this year’s event fall under three broad headings:

1. The importance of maintaining (digital) broadcast radio’s position and prominence in the car

2. The latest trends and initiatives relating to the in-car audio experience

3. The results of Edison’s qualitative research into the in-car digital radio experience

I am sure that we will all find items of interest amongst this agenda.

As ever, my sincere thanks and admiration go to Bernie and the project office team. It is only through their enthusiasm and commitment that we can bring you such a stimulating and enjoyable event.

Best wishes

Patrick Hannon President, WorldDAB

Networking Breakfast 09:00 - 09:30

Session 1 09:30 - 10:30 CEST

Keeping broadcast radio prominent

The WorldDAB President gives an overview on the importance of maintaining (digital) broadcast radio’s prominence in the car, and the latest trends and initiatives relating to the in-car audio experience.

Patrick Hannon, President, WorldDAB

Why DAB+ is crucial for Radio France

France’s DAB+ roll-out is about to reach over 50% population coverage, with key autoroutes covered, and the first large-scale national marketing campaign will commence later this year.

Sibyle Veil, CEO, Radio France

Broadcast radio’s importance for Europe’s public service media

EBU shapes the best regulatory and technological frameworks for its members, setting international technology standards and building strategic

Patrick Hannon President WorldDAB

Veil CEO Radio France

Jean Philip Deputy Director Director EBU

Sibyle

partnerships - including with Big Tech. The EBU Connected Cars and Devices group discusses challenges and opportunities in this area, and a priority for the EBU Radio Committee is to ensure radio’s prominence in connected cars.

Jean Philip De Tender, Deputy Director General, Director of Media, EBU

SWR’s focus on the car

SWR is committed to delivering strong radio content to its listenersespecially in the car. With a focus on road tunnel coverage, SWR delivers rich programming, uninterrupted reception and passenger safety on DAB+.

Peter Fohrwikl, Head of Program Services, Südwestrundfunk (SWR)

Broadcast radio for French commercial radio

Why broadcast is important for the French commercial radio sector and the role of DAB+.

Alain Liberty, Director of Corporate Affairs, Lagardère News

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee

Philip De Tender Director General of Media

Peter Fohrwikl Head of Program Services Südwestrundfunk (SWR)

Alain Liberty Director of Corporate Affairs Lagardère News

© Capa Pictures_Lagardère News

Programme

Session 2 11:00-12:00

CEST

Radio’s prominence - the US perspective

NAB has long been focused on ensuring that the connected car of the future includes easily accessible AM/FM radio, while supporting innovations to enhance the presence, appearance and overall position of radio in the connected car.

Jacqueline Bierhorst, Vice-President, WorldDAB, in conversation with April Carty-Sipp, Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs, National Association of Broadcasters

Audio in cars - latest findings from EBU’s Media Intelligence Service

EBU’s Media Intelligence team surveys EBU members to identify the issues that impact public service media (PSM), providing EBU Members with reliable data, trustworthy analysis and arguments to build their case. We hear about the findings of their latest research into audio in the connected car.

Matthieu Rawolle, Senior Media Analyst, EBU

Jacqueline Bierhorst Vice-President WorldDAB

April Carty-Sipp Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs NAB

Matthieu Rawolle Senior Media Analyst EBU

Håvard Wien Head of Radio Distribution NRK

NEW RESEARCH - Does EV charging impact on DAB+ listening?

Electric cars and charging stations undergo extensive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing to ensure their compliance with appropriate EMC regulations - but does charging an electric vehicle influence its DAB+ reception? In Norway 100% of new cars sold have DAB+, of which almost 80% are electric - which is why Norway was the first country to be surveyed.

Håvard Wien, Head of Radio Distribution, NRK and Dr Michal Šimunek, Function and Concept Engineer Tuner Core (T2-BF), CARIAD

The story of your station – the connected car and your user’s journey with radio

Connected cars are providing broadcasters with amazing, timely insights into how, when, what and where their listeners are engaging with their programming. A deeper look into audience behaviours and how DAB+ is becoming the foundational source of radio listening in Europe. Panel discussion: Chair - Joe D’Angelo, Xperi, with Lindsey Mack, Senior Manager DAB & External Affairs BBC Sounds, BBC; Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Media Group

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

Dr Michal Šimunek Function and Concept Engineer Tuner Core (T2-BF) CARIAD

Joe D’Angelo Senior Vice President

Broadcast Radio Xperi

Lindsey Mack Senior Manager DAB & External Affairs BBC Sounds BBC

Caroline Beasley CEO Beasley Media Group

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The unit can either be connected wirelessly or via cable to the car’s stereo for maximum sound quality (FM hard linking).

Distributor cost price: ¤13

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Programme

Session 3 13:00-14:00 CEST

Renault’s collaboration with broadcasters for hybrid radio

Renault recently announced a hybrid radio partnership with Radioplayer. How important is broadcast radio/DAB+ in Renault connected cars, how will the Radioplayer partnership help build a great hybrid radio experience, and what technological developments are happening in-car that will impact radio?

Yann Legarson, CEO, Radioplayer Worldwide in conversation with Jean-Francois Labal, Digital Partnership Head, Renault

Strategic digital partnerships for broadcasters

Digital Strategic Partnerships are a major focus for Radio France - especially related to the car. Who is Radio France partnering with to ensure radio stays prominent in the cars of the future?

Olivier Oddou, Editor, Des Ondes Vocast (vocast.fr) in conversation with Justine Gheeraert, Strategic Partnerships, Radio France

Yann Legarson CEO Radioplayer Worldwide

Jean-Francois Labal Digital Partnership Head Renault

Olivier Oddou Editor Des Ondes Vocast (vocast.fr)

Justine Gheeraert Strategic Partnerships Radio

In-car cabin design trends and what to expect with Android Automotive OS 14

With more cars becoming connected and equipped with immersive displays, we take a look inside the car and the car radio of the future. How will changes in cabin design impact on user interaction with the car, with other devices or passengers and with the DAB radio in the car? Also the release of Android Automotive OS 14 to include a new multi-screen feature is imminent. What does this mean for radio broadcasters and their conversation with auto manufacturers?

Xavier Filliol, COO, Radioline in conversation with Vincent Derouault-Tep, Account Manager, Automotive, ACCESS Europe and Joe D’Angelo, Senior Vice President Broadcast Radio, Xperi

14:00 - 14:15 Coffee

Joe D’Angelo Senior Vice President Broadcast Radio

Xperi

Gheeraert Partnerships France

Xavier Filliol COO Radioline

Vincent Derouault-Tep Account Manager Automotive ACCESS Europe

Session 4 14:15-15:30 CEST

NEW RESEARCH - Understanding the in-car radio listener’s user experience

The “cockpit of the future” means car manufacturers are investing in innovative technologies for new user experiences and it is vital that radio is prioritised and remains prominent. WorldDAB has commissioned Edison Research to conduct a major study to understand the listener’s experience of using radio in the car.

Megan Lazovick, Vice President, Edison Research

WorldDAB’s work in implementation - an update

Correct implementation of the DAB standards is key to ensuring the best experience for the driver. WorldDAB collaborates across the industry to provide OEMs, broadcasters and service providers with the information they need to ensure correct implementation. This session will take a look at existing WorldDAB guidelines and those that are in the pipeline.

Gregor Pötzsch, Product Owner, Radio, CARIAD and Nick Piggott, Project Director, RadioDNS

Megan Lazovick Vice President Edison Research

Gregor Pötzsch Product Owner Radio

Nick Piggott Project Director RadioDNS

Distribution Manager

What does personalised radio look like on DAB+?

Personalised Radio covers many types of initiatives within the radio landscape. This panel looks at how broadcasters and service providers are personalising DAB+ radio and the impact on the driver.

Elisha Sessions, Distribution Manager, BBC in conversation with Rainer Biehn, Technical Director & Deputy Managing Director, bmt and Eugenio La Teana, Head of Innovation, RTL 102.5

Maintaining the dialogue with car makers - practical advice and next steps

The Edison Research will highlight the lasting importance of a great in-car broadcast radio experience. What do the research findings mean for future collaboration between broadcasters and auto manufacturers?

Panel discussion: Chair - Laurence Harrison, Director of Automotive Partnerships, Radioplayer, with Megan Lazovick, Vice President, Edison Research, Gregor Pötzsch, Product Owner, Radio, CARIAD and Eugenio La Teana, Head of Innovation, RTL 102.5

Rainer

Technical Director & Deputy Managing Director bmt

of Innovation

RTL 102.5

Q&A Sessions Distribution Manager BBC

Biehn

Eugenio La Teana Head

Laurence Harrison Director of Automotive Partnerships Radioplayer Worldwide

Partner Sponsor

DTS, a part of Xperi

Xperi’s automotive technologies, DTS AutoSense, DTS AutoStage, and HD Radio are designed to improve the in-vehicle experience, making it safer and more enjoyable.

Since 1993, DTS has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater systems, cinema and beyond, DTS provides incredibly high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences to listeners everywhere. Now, DTS is also powering imaging and sensing technologies as well.

DTS AutoStage, 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, to deliver a globally available, OEM-grade enhanced radio solution compatible with DAB+, analog, and HD Radio.

When joining DTS AutoStage, broadcasters maintain control of their content in the car dash and gain access to end-user analytics.

Broadcasters can join for free at dts.com/autostage

Lunch Sponsor

RadioPlayer

Radioplayer is a non-profit partnership, backed only by radio broadcasters, and our aim is to keep radio listening strong in connected cars and other connected devices.

Radioplayer operates in 19 countries across Europe and internationally and is growing fast. We have hybrid radio (DAB+, FM, IP) partnerships with CARIAD (VW Group), BMW Group, Renault and others and our official broadcaster metadata is already powering world-class hybrid radio experiences in over 2.5 million cars. Radioplayer developed one of the world’s first hybrid radio applications in Google’s Android Automotive OS and our leading Automotive streaming app was a launch partner of the first car with Android Automotive, the Polestar 2.

As well as automotive technology we also have radio apps for smartphones, smart TV and wearables as well as integrations with smart speakers and voice platforms such as Amazon Alexa.

www.radioplayer.org

Networking Drinks Sponsor

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

Coffee Break Sponsor

AVT

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

Lanyard Sponsor

TDF

As transparent and impartial infrastructure operator, TDF helps digital firms in mainland and overseas France meet their strategic connectivity goals. For radio and DTT broadcasting, mobile ultra high speed broadband coverage and rolling out fiber, TDF brings clients in-depth operational expertise, a mix of unique and ground-breaking technology and an exceptionally widespread local presence. In an ever more connected world, over the last four decades or more, TDF, backed by its 19,600 sites, has enabled telecoms and media companies to connect the French regions and people, everywhere and faster.

www.tdf.fr

Exhibitors DIGIDIA

DIGIDIA provides end-to-end DAB & DAB+ solutions for broadcast and test applications. The broadcast transmission range encompasses multiplexers, content servers, IP gateways for EDI & ETI, and road tunnel transmission/break-in products. The monitoring range includes professional RF receivers and EDI/ETI/RF monitoring platforms.

All products are provided for both virtual and physical server platformssoftware and hardware designs are 100% done in house. DIGIDIA is part of the NAUTEL group with a strong background in the broadcast industry.

www.digidia.fr

GatesAir

GatesAir is the only industry supplier to offer complete solutions for all digital radio standards – including DAB. Decades of experience and innovation in VHF broadcasting have now resulted in the industry’s most efficient and reliable DAB over-the-air solutions, courtesy of GatesAir’s Maxiva™ transmitter range.

For more information, please visit www.gatesair.com/dab

DAB+ Headends

DSP based, reliable, made in Germany

Encoders

Scalable all-in-one solu�ons

• Remote andintegrated Encoders

• Integrated Monitoring

Mul�plexers

www.avt-nbg.de

Open Standards for Metadata and Content for Radio

Broadcasters and manufacturers globally are using our standards to exchange metadata and content.

radiodns.org

Solutions from Germany for DAB+ Multiplexing, Testing and EWF

Signal Generator for Testing

DAB+ Multiplexer & Encoding

Emergency Warning Testsystem Meet us at theIBC2023!

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