Radiodays Europe, the annual conference for the European radio industry and a destination for radio people from around the world, has announced Radio Hack Europe, it’s very first open radio hackathon.

Radio Hack Europe is an open development and prototyping event for the radio industry in Europe.

60 participants and coaches including developers, graphic designers, on air personalities, radio editors, radio enthusiasts and technology partners will be working on the future of radio by creating, refining and developing ideas and technologies in this 48-hour event which will start on March 17 evening and finish on March 19 evening.

Each team will present a prototype of their idea for the future of radio at the end of the hack.

The best prototypes will be presented on the main stage during Radio Days Europe in front of more than 1500 international radio professionals including Europe’s radio industry leaders and producers.

If you or your station wants to be a part in developing the future of radio you can apply to participate in the radio Hack Europe right here. Participation is free of charge.

The eighth edition of the event will be held in Amsterdam next year from March 19 to 21.

The event has become Europe’s largest radio conference and next year will be its eighth edition, featuring more than 120 speakers over 50+ sessions.