A global pandemic has pushed environmental matters from the top of the news agenda, but the planet is still facing existential threats as sea levels rise and temperatures increase. In the face of this, how can – and should – businesses react? Sky’s Group Chief Executive, Jeremy Darroch, will expl...

A regular face on our screens as presenter of shows such as A House Through Time, Black and British: A Forgotten History and the BAFTA Award winning Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners, David Olusoga has worked in television in front of, and behind, the camera for over 20 years. A British-Nigerian, ...

John Landgraf, Chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions will deliver The Worldview Address. In discussion with June Sarpong (pictured left), Director of Creative Diversity, BBC, Landgraf will detail how FX radically changed the demographics of its writing and directorial talent and has achieved...

With compelling and fascinating documentaries dominating the viewing schedules of audiences during lockdown, this panel will focus on how linear Factual TV can roar loud in a world of Joe Exotics and Michael Jordans. Leading TV executives including Minnow Films’ Sophie Leonard, Head of Sky Docs’ ...

Europe’s top public broadcasters give their
take on the challenges and opportunities
ahead. As with the BBC in the UK, other
European public broadcasters are having
to adapt to retain audiences as viewing
behaviour evolves, fend off competition as
deep-pocketed US streamers build shar...

How do we get our telly these days – on what,
and from whom? A golden age for content
means more choice of what to watch but more
ways to watch too. Is the TV set still the first
choice for viewing with so many other devices
at our fingertips? Once the TV’s on, how do
we get to the co...

In an exclusive, interactive session, award-winning artist, writer and broadcaster, Grayson
Perry, will encourage delegates to create works of art. Having received rave reviews for
bringing the nation together to make art under lockdown, Grayson will be joined by Philippa
Perry to bring the...

Acclaimed, award-winning executive producer and writer of Doctor Who, Years And Years and A Very English Scandal Russell T. Davies, alongside Bulletproof, The Corrupted and Kidulthood leading actor, writer, director and producer Noel Clarke, will explore the challenges behind getting scripted TV ...

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.

Jennifer Kim, Senior Vice President, International Originals for HBO Max, will talk about where UK and international programming fits into the picture for the newly-minted streamer. Responsible for leading International content development for the SVOD service and finding co-production opportunit...

In sessions that will analyse the channel, programming and industry trends, Rob Sharenow, president of programming for A+E Networks, will discuss what flies on their network and why, how they are working with their colleagues outside the US, and how they are connecting with the international prod...

With an increasing number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic contributors calling out bad experiences on TV shows this session explores what it’s like to be the black or brown one on a factual or reality show. Our panel reflect on what persuaded them to take part, how they felt about the way the...

BBC Two controller and Edinburgh Television Festival Advisory Chair Patrick Holland talks about the year just gone and the path ahead for BBC Two and BBC Four. With powerful documentaries, big-ticket drama and comedy, hits including Race Across the World, and reimagined staples such as Springwatc...

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...

Delegates from 2020s Ones to Watch, the Festival’s charitable scheme for emerging talent, are some of the brightest minds working in the industry. Come and watch the future of television in action, pitching live for funding for a Random Acts film. Eight 90-second pitches will be vying to capture ...