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Radio TechCon
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The UK radio and audio industry's technical and engineering event, held in London in November every year. Our hastag of choice is #radtechcon and our website is radiotechcon.com
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Sponsor shout-out: IPE have been systems integration experts since 1983. From project planning to cabling to IP, they can help you with every step of your broadcast infrastructure project.

They are sponsoring breakfast, so make sure you get to TechCon early to have a chat and a butty!

#radtechcon
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November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Sponsor shout-out: RCS will be using Radio TechCon to launch SelectorCloud and unveil an update to ZettaCloud - bringing advanced AI scheduling features to their popular scheduling and playout systems.

You’ll be among the first in the world to see them!

RCS is also the Official Sponsor of Cake.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Sponsor shout-out: Lawo design and manufacture video, audio, control and monitoring consoles (physical, virtual and hybrid) tailored for the needs of the broadcast industry.

They will have examples of their radio mixers for you to see and are also sponsoring the evening drinks reception. Cheers!
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Sponsor shout-out: Arqiva reps will be on hand with a 'walking stall' in the Maxwell library and throughout the event - speak to them about all your transmission needs!

#radtechcon #radio #audio #broadcasting #transmission #TX

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November 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Sponsor Shout out: Thanks so much to our headline sponsor, Broadcast Bionics!

Delegates visiting their stand at Radio TechCon 2025 will be able to try out their latest products, including:

• VoiceGPIO – enabling natural voice control of talkshow systems and studio workflows.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Congratulations to all the winners at the Student Radio Association SRA Awards, especially Best Technical Achievement, which is obviously our favourite category. #SRAs #URY
University Radio York winners striding across the stage towards Gav from Aiir.
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Three more #radtechcon sessions announced!

1) LBC's Millbank 2.0

When Global decided to give LBC a new home at 4 Millbank, the brief was simple: build something four times bigger, twice as clever, and ideally without anyone moaning about the chairs.

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David Lloyd pointing so enthusiastically it looks like he might fall off the stage with Radio TechCon sign behind.
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Applications for the Radio TechCon bursary scheme are open now!
Free tickets, travel support + membership of The Radio Academy available to those needing help to attend the event.

Apply here: radiotechcon.com/2025/tickets... (deadline is midday Weds 5th Nov).

#radtechcon
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October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Esports, Planes and Solar Power - Radio TechCon 2025 tickets are now on sale!

The UK radio and audio industry's technical and engineering event is taking place on Tuesday, 25th November at IET London: Savoy Place.

Buy your ticket here: www.radiotechcon.com/2025/tickets/

#radtechcon
David Lloyd on the Radio TechCon stage. We can see him over the top of the heads of the audience. His name is on the big screen behind.
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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All the videos from Radio TechCon 2024 are now available to watch online for FREE, thanks to @broadcastbionics.bsky.social.

WATCH AND SHARE: Radio TechCon 2024, with Broadcast Bionics - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

#radtechcon #radio #audio #technology #BroadcastEngineering #conference
Looking over Phil's shoulder to a bank of Radio TechCon control room screens
August 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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The pips have been heralding the news and giving accurate time on BBC Radio for 100 years - but why do they exist? How do they work? And what is the nature of time itself?

WATCH: The Pips at 100 - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

Video supported by @broadcastbionics.bsky.social

#radtechcon
Rupert Brun mid-talk at Radio TechCon, with the Radio TechCon stage branding and blurred second screen behind him.
August 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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In this video, sound designer Yasemin Kahveci takes us through their creation process for a BBC Proms Sound Bath, including some of the technical struggles that go into creating audio in 8:1 surround sound.

WATCH: Behind the scenes of the Sound Bath - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...
Yasemin in thoughtful pose, holding script on stage.
August 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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How do you ensure your listeners get the best experience when listening on their mobiles - and what is a BBC R&D engineer doing on a Brompton?

Two questions answered in this video supported by @broadcastbionics.bsky.social

WATCH: Measuring Mobile Streaming - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...
Andrew wearing a yellow helmet and cycling up the stage ramp on a red Brompton, W1A style.
August 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Moving all your transmission network from on prem into the Cloud, with an audience all over the world, and some of them in warzones?

Easy when you are @bfbs.com!

Learn how they did it - WATCH: www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

Thanks to @broadcastbionics.bsky.social for supporting this video.
Wideshot of Vanessa and Mark on the Radio TechCon stage, looking over the heads of the audience to the stage. The main screen has text on a blue background (too small to see) and the side screens have the Radio TechCon 'second screen' definitions on a black background (also too small to read).
July 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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What happens when you discover the algorithms the speech-to-text technology your station uses for smart speakers and writing scripts are giving an unfair experience to some of your users?

And how do you fix it?

WATCH: Making Speech-to-text Fair - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

#radtechcon
Hend ElGhazaly holding a microphone and clicker and wearing a grey mottled headscarf on stage at Radio TechCon 2024.
July 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Learn how BBC Radio 2 and 6Music's new studios were built in this free video from #radtechcon, supported by @broadcastbionics.bsky.social

WATCH: Radio 2's new studios - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

#radtechcon #radio #audio #technology #BroadcastEngineering #BroadcastTechnology #networks
Jame Laundon and Dave Walters on the Radio TechCon stage, with Radio TechCon sign and screens behind.
July 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Modern Slavery affects around 120,000 in the UK. What can we do as an industry to help?

WATCH: Modern Slavery and the Media Industry - www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

Thanks to @broadcastbionics.bsky.social for supporting these videos.

#radtechcon
Dr Astrid Leuba
July 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Smart speakers have become an essential platform for radio output – but what’s the latest state of play, and how do you add your station to Amazon Alexa if you can’t afford to create a bespoke skill?

WATCH: www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

Thanks to @broadcastbionics.bsky.social.

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Jamie on stage at Radio TechCon, wearing a black My Chemical Romance t-shirt with long dark hair and glasses.
July 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Thanks to Broadcast Bionics for supporting these #radtechcon videos.

WATCH: What has the Transmission Adjudicator ever done for us? www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

…and find out how useful they can be for your station in under ten minutes!

#radtechcon
Glyn Jones New Video what has the transmission adjudicator ever done for us?
June 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Have you thought about designing your studio using VR, so you can avoid costly layout mistakes before committing to the final build?

This mini-masterclass from #radtechcon takes you through the process, step-by-step.

WATCH: VR for studio design www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...
Spencer wearing a white VR headset over his head and eyes and holding some large, white, ring-shaped controllers.
June 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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The planet needs all the help it can get – but what can broadcast companies do to help reduce their carbon footprint?

Here are some practical tips!

WATCH: Calculating your Company's Carbon Footprint www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...
#radtechcon Thanks to @broadcastbionics.bsky.social
Andy and Dan on the Radio TechCon stage.
June 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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What happened behind-the-scenes when Bauer moved its UK national radio studios from One Golden Square to The Lantern?

Watch this to find out: www.radiotechcon.com/catch-up-vid...

#radtechcon videos supported by @broadcastbionics.bsky.social
Speaker: @markfarrington.co.uk
Architect's impression of the Lantern office building.
June 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM