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Radio TechCon has revealed the first sessions for its 2025 edition, featuring topics as diverse as esports, aviation and solar power. The annual conference, regarded as the U.K. radio and audio industry’s key technical and engineering event, takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at IET London: Savoy Place.
Tickets are now on sale for £175 plus VAT, with discounts available to members of The Radio Academy, Community Media Association, Student Radio Association, Hospital Broadcasting Association, AudioUK, SMPTE and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Variety the hallmark
According to organizers TBC Media Ltd., this year’s opening sessions highlight the event’s hallmark variety of broadcast technology topics:
- “From cockpits to studios” — Pilot James Taylor will explore what the broadcast industry can learn from aviation’s approach to safety and crew resource management, particularly in high-pressure studio environments.
- “Esports and your career” — The BFBS radio technology team will share how they staged an esports event for the network, outlining lessons learned and transferable skills for broadcast professionals.
- “Solar power plus” — Engineers from West Africa will discuss a BBC project to transition transmission sites in Ghana to solar energy, with insights into adapting the technology for use in wetter climates such as the U.K.
Ann Charles of TBC Media said, “Radio TechCon is the most exciting day of the year for people who love technology and audio. Whether you work in studios, software, projects, production or traditional engineering, there will be something to discover, learn and share. We can’t wait to welcome you.”
Headline sponsor Broadcast Bionics, key sponsor Arqiva, and sponsors Lawo, IPE, RCS, Preco, CGI, Telos Alliance, the IET, Ferncast and Radioplayer support Radio TechCon 2025.
You can find full event information and book tickets here.
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