Radio executives, experts, programmers, personalities and consultants from around the world will turn Toronto into the centre of the broadcasting universe for two days in June at the Westin Harbour Castle. That's where the Radiodays North American convention is being held June 8-9th. It's an annual event, that usually takes place in Europe. But they've brought it to this side of the pond this year and The Big Smoke (not Alberta, despite the fires!) is the chosen location. 

Among the guests and speakers: Alan Cross of Corus Radio, Duncan McCue of CBC Radio 1's Cross Country Check-up, Julie Adam, now VP of Universal Music but the former honcho at Rogers Media, Lisa Grossi, the National Music Director for CHUM-FM and the Virgin stations, Boom 97.3's Maie Pauts and Music Director Wayne Webster, Rick Lee, Program Manager for Q107 and CFNY (and a Toronto mayoral candidate!), Tom Power, host of CBC Radio's Q, and yes, Reshmi Nair, the afternoon drive host on CFRB. 

The entire guest list is here. 

Among the issues sure to be brought up: the plans to eliminate AM radio in a growing number of cars in North America, a timely topic that hasn't gotten a lot attention in Canada but is increasingly worrisome down south. One of the panels, "Radios Future In The Car," will focus on the impending loss of the band for some drivers. 

On that subject, veteran radio consultant Sean Ross, who admits to still listening to music on AM, cites CKWW Windsor and AM740 in Toronto as two of his favourite go-tos for tuneage on the non-FM dial. 

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