The UK has an abundance of world class IP and in a world where commissions and money are tight, it’s often left sitting on the shelf gathering dust. But is there a way we can turn this old IP into a digital powerhouse? That’s exactly what this panel aims to answer. Hosted by Danny Lorimer (Execut...

Welcome to the Telly-Verse Revolution! This session investigates the metaverse's role in reshaping television and IP, with platforms like Roblox and Fortnite introducing new generations to beloved franchises. Discover how broadcasters, brands and creators are adapting as young audiences demand in...

Join TikTok execs and creators to understand how to build your brand, unearth relevant trends, and discover a new generation of emerging talent on Gen Z’s go-to source of information and entertainment. In a session hosted by broadcaster, writer and podcaster Jackie Adedeji, TikTok’s James Staffor...

How does connecting audiences to nature inspire climate action? EarthPercent’s innovative scheme unleashes the power of the music industry for nature. We’ll hear how TV – scripted and unscripted – can do the same.

Featuring:
Cimran Shah (Commissioning Editor, Reality and Entertainment, Channel 4...

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to revolutionise every industry, TV included. But is it deep learning or empty hype? A trio of experts get deep into the world of AI in session that will give Festival-goers a much-needed and high-level sense of what it means for them. Broadcaster, maths ...

The fastest rising IP source in TV is no longer books or articles: it’s podcasts. This session explores podcast to screen projects to learn how to seed the kinds of compelling series and formats that demand to be converted to TV. From five pioneering podcasters and studio bosses we'll learn how b...

This session will explore the work of some of the UK's most successful YouTube Creators turned programme makers, all of whom are now producing new series for YouTube Originals.

Candice Braithwaite will interview Patricia Bright, Munya Chawawa, Jack Harries and YouTube’s head of originals, EMEA,...

For media brands, platforms and producers alike, we are all in a constant race to find new and original stories plus different ways to tell them. In this session, we’ll concentrate on great new creative technology that will supercharge your stories and storytelling, bringing to light new programm...

Understanding the impact of 5G on the content business is key to unlocking new storytelling opportunities. As major platforms push deeper into interactive content, grasping how and why 5G can help push creative boundaries will be crucial for forward-thinking content companies. Whether it’s new wa...

Comedians have traditionally been cautious of posting material online for fear of losing audiences at live shows. That’s all changing! Today, building an audience online is key to success. Not only does it allow you to engage with your existing audience regularly outside of live events, it also i...

When lockdown hit the UK, creatives and organizations found themselves unable to access their typical work and performance spaces. This session will explore how creatives from a variety of mediums pivoted to YouTube to keep performing and reaching an audience during lockdown.