A special Radio Conference is being held as part of the larger ‘Broadcast Asia’ conference in Singapore that begins next week.
The RadioAsia Conference 2005 is the first of a planned annual conference on radio in Asia. Despite the growth and proliferation of other new media in Asia, radio continues to play an important role in reaching out to communities, so an annual conference has been instigated in this region.
RadioAsia will bring together leading radio practitioners, communication specialists, policy makers and academics from the Asia-Pacific. 40 eminent speakers who specialise in various aspects of radio and communications will be present to share their perspectives.
The three-day event, which includes a two-and-a-half-day conference and half-day workshops on the third day will highlight the power of radio and the influence that it still exerts, despite the pressures from new media.
The conference will also examine how radio can continue to play a vital role in reaching out to the masses in the dissemination of information, and thus promote regional development.
Key issues that will be discussed include:
Development of Radio: Industry View
Captains of the industry will share their perspectives on the success and challenges that face radio broadcasters.
Crisis and Conflict Communication
Sponsored by the International Committee of the Red Cross
This panel will bring together key players who have used radio effectively in disseminating information to conflict and crisis areas.
Digital Radio
Leading proponents in the field of digital radio will speak about the benefits and future trends involved in the next stage of the evolution of radio.
Audience Research and Radio Advertising
Find out more on what draws advertising revenue in and how successful stations brand themselves and entice listeners.
Radio Regulation
Stay abreast with regulatory updates governing the radio industry today. Listen to regulators speak in this informative session.
Radio and Youth
Radio is becoming an increasingly popular media as more youths crave for individuality in this urban landscape and developing communities. See how youths today relate to radio and how radio is being used as a medium of self-expression as well as to communicate issues.
Development Communication: People’s Voices and Community Radio
A must-attend session for those who want to know what communities do to bring news, information and entertainment to non-mainstream audiences.
A series of workshops will also be held. They are designed and hosted by the Radio Netherlands Training Centre, Deutsche Welle Akademie, ABU and AMIC. The half-day workshops will provide relevant training on radio journalism and the pressing needs of radio broadcasters in the region, based on feedback from radio practitioners.