hosted by Rhian Roberts (BBC) & Mattias Hermansson (Swedish Radio - SR)
PRIX EUROPA BRUNCH 2026
Friday, 16 October 2026
11:00 - 13:00, Room Saal 3 / Audio Documentary Room
discussions are hosted by Rhian Roberts, BBC, and Mattias Hermansson, Swedish Radio - SR.
Start your last day at the festival in the company of colleagues from across Europe as we look at what it means to ‘serve democracy’ and provide our audiences with journalism they can trust. Enjoy coffee and snacks while gaining inspiration from colleagues across Europe.
PART 1: Creating content that matters and finding the audience for it
It’s tough out there.
Competition across all platforms is fierce, the marketplace is crowded like never before. AI and the deep pockets of competitors are influencing search and discovery on digital platforms to unprecedented levels. Accustomed to direct routes to the audience, public service media is finding itself outpaced in those third party spaces.
This year’s Prix Europa Brunch focuses on the defining challenge for public service broadcasters: creating relevant and authentic content and making sure it’s where the audience can discover its unique value.
A panel of Rhian Roberts - BBC Radio 4 & BBC Sounds, Joost Baumgardt - NPO Fun X, and Kajsa Norell - ARD Sounds shares experiences, insights and inspiring examples.
Antonio Baquero, European Journalist of the Year
PART 2: Meet Antonio Baquero - European Journalist of the Year 2026
Collaborative investigative journalism that crosses borders is probably more needed than ever before in a globalized world. Meet Antonio Baquero, key editor at the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) - awarded with European Journalist of the Year by PRIX EUROPA. Hear Antonio Baquero interviewed on stage about his work with major international investigations. And get a unique opportunity to ask your questions - join the brunch, join the discussion!