Description

The 6th Radio and Digital Sound Broadcasting Summit – Africa 2025, hosted by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and co-convened by the Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA) and Broadcast Media Africa (BMA), convened key stakeholders from across the continent to engage in vital conversations about the present and future of audio broadcasting in Africa.

Now, the rich knowledge, resources, and insights generated at this premier summit—including keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and technical sessions—are available for public access.

As one of Africa’s leading events focused on the evolution of radio and digital sound broadcasting, the summit brought together public and private broadcasters, regulators, digital audio platforms, technologists, and policy leaders. The goal: to address industry-wide shifts, emerging technologies, evolving listener habits, and regulatory frameworks shaping the future of sound broadcasting.

From discussions on podcasting as a new frontier, to strategies for enhancing public interest radio in the digital age, the summit delivered expert guidance and actionable strategies for professionals navigating a fast-changing media landscape. These moments—captured in video, audio, and presentation formats—are now compiled in a comprehensive knowledge hub, ready to support learning, planning, and decision-making across the sector.

Some of the items included in this package are:

● Discussing The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Distributing Radio And Audio Content On Smart TV Platforms In Africa [Video]
● The Role Of Public Participation In Preserving The Future Of Radio [Video]
● AI As A Media Industry Driver: Sputnik’s Experience [Audio]
● Reformatting For Content And Audience Growth – Strategies In An AI-Driven, Digital Ecosystem [Audio]
● The Role Of Public Participation In Preserving The Future Of Radio [Audio]