The whole Broadcast Summit happens on April 2, at 1 Wimpole Street in London. Major players from the UK television community will be reuniting for this thrilling occasion. This event will feature a variety of sessions designed to address current challenges and opportunities in the sector, including an Industry Question Time debate focused on Alternative Funding and New Business Models.
The invitation-only summit will bring together documentary producers, distributors, broadcasters, streamers and other suppliers from the entire industry to explore new models and practices. Centered around a provocative lineup of influential speakers and dynamic discussions, it aims to cultivate collaboration and innovation among participants. Other prominent speakers include Anne Mensah from Netflix UK and Tanya Qureshi of the BBC. Additionally, Kenton Allen of Big Talk Studios and Phil Edgar-Jones from Sky will be sharing their insights.
Engaging Sessions and Debates
Another major highlight of the Broadcast Summit will be our unique Industry Question Time debate. The country’s most forward-looking private sector leaders will explore urgent issues of public/private financing and business modeling in an increasingly competitive environment. This interactive workshop will set forth specific ideas and solutions that have the potential to help shape how the industry operates going forward.
Yet another AI-focused session not to miss is “How AI Can Elevate Your Storytelling.” This panel will explore the integration of artificial intelligence into creative processes, offering valuable perspectives on how technology can enhance narrative development in television production. These conversations will be essential for any professional hoping to stay on the cutting edge of an ever-changing industry.
Plus, ITV will share its “Secrets of Streaming,” giving insight into what makes the most successful strategies for this growing digital content distribution platform. Attendees will deeply engage with the tools and strategies discussed in these sessions. They’ll discover indispensable information to guide them through the challenges and opportunities presented today’s broadcasting landscape.
Focus on Successful Productions
The summit will also include a masterclass focused on BBC/Big Talk Studios’ award-winning series Ludwig. We’re pleased that the show’s writer, Mark Brotherhood will also be taking part in this session. He will be in conversation with Kenton Allen, executive producer and chief executive, Big Talk and Tanya Qureshi, commissioner and head of programming, BBC comedy. This masterclass is intended to give you that behind-the-scenes glimpse into that creative process, showing you the most effective storytelling techniques.
Delegates from the summit will have exclusive opportunities to pitch their work directly to commissioning editors from the biggest media networks. If you purchase your tickets before March 27, you have the opportunity to request one-on-one meetings. Plus, you’ll get pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with ten UKTV, Warner Bros Discovery, ITV, Disney+, and BritBox commissioning editors. These interactions will provide priceless insight into what commissioners are seeking in different genres.
Sponsors and Support
The Broadcast Summit is presented with the generous support of Audio Network, Garden Studios, LTX Studio & TRP Research. Their involvement highlights the importance of this event in fostering development and information exchange within the television industry.