Malaysia will be the first country in the region to host Radiodays Asia (RDA) 2019 when the conference takes place from August 27 to 28.
To be held at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, the conference will bring around 500 delegates, alongside an estimated RM5.4 million (US$1.3 million) to the country’s economy.
Themed “Meet the Future of Radio and Audio”, Radiodays Asia 2019 will focus on the future of radio and audio businesses, exposing broadcasters in Asia to advanced strategies and ideas. The conference will also focus on the challenges and developments of the industry through a series of talk sessions and knowledge exchange platforms.
The event stems from Radiodays Europe (RDE), an international conference for radio professionals in Europe and across the world. First introduced in 2010, the event has been held annually, rotating to different host cities. The bid was first made in 2017, where Malaysia ousted competitors such as Dubai, Singapore and Sydney.
“We are honoured to have Radiodays Asia 2019 for the first time in Asia, and here in Kuala Lumpur. I was informed that RDA planned to hold their event annually in Kuala Lumpur for a three-year period, starting next year.
“Having Radiodays Asia here in our country will benefit the radio broadcasters in Malaysia, and offer the opportunity to showcase Malaysia to an international audience,” said Zulkefli Sharif, CEO of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau.
