Acast team and radio futurologist James Cridland speaking at Radiodays Asia 2022

Radiodays Asia 2022 has announced more speakers.

Megan Davies is the International Managing Director at Acast. Meg has been able to fuse her extensive experience in the worlds of innovative tech, media and sales. At Acast she is responsible for supporting brands’ expansion into new markets, managing centralised multi-market activations and growing Acast’s business through both introducing global partners to new markets and also developing new partnerships with local brands and advertisers.

Adam Uytman is the Creator Network Development Director in the International team at Acast, working with podcasters in new markets around the world to help them grow audience and find opportunities to monetise their content. Adam was previously Director of Content at independent UK audio production company, Listen Entertainment, leading a team to deliver audio content to the likes of the BBC, Audible, Spotify, MTV, commercial brands and more.

Timi Siytangco is the Key Account Director in Sales for Acast Singapore, responsible for leading commercial growth in the region and establishing Acast’s first on-the-ground presence in Asia. Timi’s career of more than two decades spans creative and commercial experience in digital media across the APAC region, with previous key roles including leadership, strategy, sales management and marketing positions at Outbrain, Splice Newsroom, Possible Worldwide and Branded.

James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter. He is a radio futurologist – a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future. James has worked in audio since 1989 as an award-winning copywriter, radio presenter, and internet strategist. He is also a well-known industry commentator beloved on the speaking circuit for his comprehensive knowledge of podcasting, radio and technology.

He will present a session titledCool new tech for radio that you should be using – Radiodays Asia edition”. With new tech everywhere; there are plenty of new tools that can help radio succeed. Software that makes audio editing as easy as a word processor, the radio presenter who does so much in-air he’s trained a robot to do some of it for him, the syndicated show that sounds like it’s tailor-made for your station, and how to make a show in a language you don’t speak, the possibilities are endless. Join radio futurologist James Cridland to see what’s possible for your station today.

Radiodays Asia 2022 will be held in-person and online on September 6 and 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This will be the third edition of the new conference from the team who produces Radiodays Europe, the world’s largest and leading conference for radio and audio development, in collaboration with broadcaster organisations in the Asia-Pacific.

Radiodays Asia includes a fantastic line-up of speakers, leading experts and professionals from around Asia, Australia and across the world. Topics ranging from radio and podcast strategy, new digital developments, successful formats and content development, fact checking and investigative journalism, podcast storytelling and business, social media, audio advertising, sales and the latest research about consumer behaviour. The most important trends and new ideas worldwide in one place.

The main conference runs over two days with two parallel tracks of sessions. It will have meet-ups and interactive sessions as part of the programme to facilitate networking and sharing of ideas. There will also be an exhibition area where you can learn the latest about services from our commercial partners. In addition, four educational training workshops will be included in the offer, as well as an evening networking event.

Click here to register with the Early Bird Price before July 15.