Andreas Stumptner brings together two perspectives on the audio industry that rarely meet: the journalist's and the strategist's. For over two decades he shaped German consumer electronics trade media as an editor and editor-in-chief, most recently heading the magazines video and Connected Home.
He then spent five years at Dolby leading communications for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across the DACH region — from cinema rollouts to consumer electronics launches, partnerships with automotive manufacturers, and music events with artists including Herbert Grönemeyer, Purple Disco Machine and Luciano. He also hosted the podcast "music & movies – Der Dolby Podcast".
Today he works as an independent PR and communications consultant for brands across entertainment, consumer electronics and automotive. As a moderator and speaker he is a regular at IFA, CES, IAA Mobility and High End.

Sessions

5 Sep 2026 – 10:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Listening Is Back — But No Longer Only in the Living Room
The best seat is no longer the living room, but headphones, car and soundbar. Why listening is getting more attentive — and what that means for the industry.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Andreas Stumptner
(Moderator)
PR & Communication consultant
Joao Martins
Editor-in-chief, audioXpress
Stefan Bock
CEO/Owner, msm-Studios
David Ziegler
Senior Content Relations Manager, Dolby Europe, Dolby Laboratories
Language: English
Entertainment
Next-gen Brand Storytelling
Audio
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