The DRM Consortium will hold its 2026 General Assembly on May 5–6 in Jakarta, Indonesia, in partnership with Radio Republik Indonesia.
The organization says the event marks the first time it has worked with a broadcaster in the Asia-Pacific region to host its annual meeting, reflecting the adoption of Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) in markets such as Indonesia, China and India.
The first day, May 5, will be open to members and guests both in person and online. The consortium says the program will include updates from Indonesian and international stakeholders on digital radio rollout, as well as discussions on the development of DRM across terrestrial broadcast bands. Demonstrations of DRM broadcast equipment and receivers — including multi-standard solutions supporting DRM and DAB+ — are also planned.
The consortium says participants will review progress in developing multi-standard receiver platforms, which it positions as a potential model for wider deployment in other regions. Prototype receivers were presented in Indonesia last year, following testing by local specialists, and further developments across the transmission chain are expected to be showcased at this year’s event.
You can register for online access to this event here.
On May 6, consortium members will meet to confirm the election of new officers, review activities from 2025–2026, and set priorities for the year ahead.
Ruxandra Obreja, chair of the DRM Consortium, said the event will highlight new receiver solutions and broader system capabilities. “This general assembly will be a completely new experience, the stage for unveiling new multi-standard solutions and presenting receivers that can give Indonesia and other countries full access to best audio, multimedia and special benefits like emergency warning functionality and distance learning,” Obreja said. “This celebratory get-together will be a unique event run together with RRI for whose support and involvement we are most grateful.”
You can find more information about the DRM 2026 General Assembly here.
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