2021
Speakers
Speakers:
Hannah Ajala
BBC JOURNALIST AND FOUNDER OF WE ARE BLACK JOURNOS
Imran Ahmed
CEO, CENTRE FOR COUNTERING DIGITAL HATE
Maggie Brown
MEDIA WRITER, CHANNEL 4 HISTORIAN
Charmaine Burton
PRESENTER AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, NEW STYLE RADIO
Damian Collins MP
MP FOR FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Rowan Conway
HEAD OF MISSION ORIENTED INNOVATION NETWORK, UCL INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND PUBLIC
Dr Rachael Craufurd Smith
READER IN EU LAW, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Dame Melanie Dawes
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, OFCOM
Camilla de Coverly Veale
HEAD OF REGULATION, THE COALITION FOR A DIGITAL ECONOMY (COADEC)
Geraint Evans
NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER, S4C
Andrew Griffith MP
MP FOR ARUNDEL AND SOUTH DOWNS
Gabrielle Guillemin
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER, ARTICLE 19
Dr Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER AT THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS, SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW AT THE TOW CENTER FOR DIGITAL
Jonathan Heawood
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC INTEREST NEWS FOUNDATION (PINF)
Helen Jay
HEAD OF POLICY AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS, CHANNEL 4
Marcus Johns
RESEARCH FELLOW, IPPR NORTH
Jake Kanter
INTERNATIONAL EDITOR, DEADLINE
Dr Charles Kriel
WRITER, FILMMAKER, PRODUCER; CO-FOUNDER OF METROTONE MEDIA
Seetha Kumar
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SCREEN SKILLS
Megan Lucero
DIRECTOR, THE BUREAU LOCAL
John McVay
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, PACT
Michelle Meagher
CO-FOUNDER, BALANCED ECONOMY PROJECT; SENIOR POLICY FELLOW, UCL; COMPETITION LAWYER AND AUTHOR OF “COMPETITION IS KILLING US”
Emma Meese
DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM AND THE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWS NETWORK
Hugh Milward
GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE, EXTERNAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS, MICROSOFT
Dr Martin Moore
SENIOR LECTURER IN POLITICAL COMMUNICATION EDUCATION & DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND POWER, KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
Fraser Nelson
EDITOR, THE SPECTATOR
Nic Newman
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, REUTERS INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF JOURNALISM
Tobi Oredein
CEO & FOUNDER, BLACK BALLAD
Sameer Padania
LEAD RAPPORTEUR, SUSTAINABILITY OF JOURNALISM, FORUM INFORMATION & DEMOCRACY
Simone Pennant
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR, THE TV COLLECTIVE
Lord Puttnam
CHAIR OF THE LORDS’ DEMOCRACY AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE
Harry Quilter-Pinner
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT, IPPR
Carys Roberts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IPPR
Marcus Ryder MBE
HEAD OF EXTERNAL CONSULTANCIES, SIR LENNY HENRY CENTRE FOR MEDIA DIVERSITY AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Marietje Schaake
INTERNATIONAL POLICY DIRECTOR AT THE CYBER POLICY CENTER, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Ben Scott
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RESET
Professor Jean Seaton
PROFESSOR OF MEDIA HISTORY AND THE OFFICIAL HISTORIAN OF THE BBC, UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Dr Damian Tambini
DISTINGUISHED POLICY FELLOW IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, LSE
Su-Mei Thompson
CEO, MEDIA TRUST; COMMISSIONER, EQUALITY & HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP
MINISTER FOR MEDIA AND DATA, UK GOVERNMENT
Lorna Willis
CEO, ARCHANT
Professor Lorna Woods
PROFESSOR OF INTERNET LAW, UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Richard Wronka
DIRECTOR FOR ONLINE HARMS, OFCOM
Pat Younge
CO-FOUNDER AND CO-MANAGING DIRECTOR, CARDIFF PRODUCTIONS
Programme
Monday 19th July |
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11.10 – 11.15 | WELCOME: Carys Roberts, Executive Director, IPPR |
11.15 – 11.45 | KEYNOTE: Dame Melanie Dawes, Chief Executive, Ofcom Chair: Harry Quilter-Pinner, Director of Research and Engagement, IPPR |
Lunch and networking time | |
13.30 – 14.45 | PLENARY PANEL: What’s the value of public service broadcasters?
This session will discuss the economic, cultural and democratic value of public services broadcasters to the UK, and explore how this could and should be reimagined for the future. Speakers:
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15.10 – 15.45 | IN CONVERSATION: Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister for Media and Data Chair: Dr Damian Tambini, Distinguished Policy Fellow in the Department of Media and Communications, LSE |
Tuesday 20th July |
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10.00 – 11.00 | PLENARY PANEL: A digital strategy for the common good?
This session will discuss the extent to which governments in the UK and elsewhere are taking an integrated approach to regulating the digital sphere in a way that considers consumer rights and economic harms alongside democratic and wider societal harms. The session will review the status of the UK’s online harms and digital markets strategy within the global context. It will compare and contrast the UK approach with international developments, including the EU’s Digital Markets Act and Australia’s Online Safety Act. Speakers:
This session will be recorded for an episode of ‘The Infotagion Podcast’ with Damian Collins MP. |
11.15 – 12.45 | PRESENTATION & PLENARY PANEL: How to build an anti-racist media?
The session will begin with a presentation which delves into the results of the TV Collective’s new study on the Best TV Companies to Work in the UK Entertainment industry for Black, Asian and Ethnic minorities. We’ll discuss, explore and shine a spotlight on good employment practices where voices are heard, culture is thriving, and all employees -no matter the background – are engaged. The opening presentation will be followed by responses and a panel discussion on wider practical solutions to combatting racism and making the media industry more inclusive. One year on from the events of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, this session will explore what’s changed, whether 2020 was a turning point, and how momentum for corporate strategies to improve diversity can be maintained. Speakers:
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Lunch and networking time | |
14.00 – 15.30 | WORKSHOP: How to eradicate news inequality?
This deliberative workshop will explore how to eradicate the gaps and divides in access to news and information across different parts of the UK and emerging news deserts. We’ll discuss the relationship between provision and consumption of local news and local democratic participation, and the important role that local media plays in scrutinising local institutions and local politicians, especially as devolution is extended around England, and powers and resources increase for devolved authorities. Speakers:
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15.00 – 16.30 | WORKSHOP: Future proofing D&I in a post Covid world
This deliberative workshop will explore in more detail the groundbreaking new study from The TV Collective on the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic workers from across the TV industry. The study will present insights on the best production companies to work for, the best broadcasters to work with and the best training initiatives to support career progression. Speakers:
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Wednesday 21st July |
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10.00 – 11.30 | WORKSHOP: The Online Safety Bill: Legitimate protection, or a censors charter?
This deliberative workshop will discuss the Online Safety Bill and the comprehensive new regulatory framework it sets out that aims to reduce harm on online platforms. For some, it is a long awaited responsibility framework for a successful industry that for too long has done too little to protect users. For others, the legislation is an attack on freedom of speech that gives ministers a license to meddle in our private conversations. Speakers:
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11.15 – 12.45 | WORKSHOP: How should public interest news be paid for?
This deliberative workshop will explore different models of media ownership and funding, and what a sustainable funding future could look like for public interest content. Speakers:
This session is sponsored by Google. |
Lunch and networking time | |
14.00 – 15.15 | PLENARY PANEL: Platforms and publishers: How to forge a fairer relationship?
This plenary session will consider the role and scope of the new Digital Markets Unit (DMU) and the UK’s role in creating a competitive online environment more broadly. We’ll explore what policy interventions are needed to promote a fair relationship between platforms and news publishers, and ensure a sustainable future for high-quality journalism, for the benefit not just of consumers, but society and our democracy. Speakers:
This session is sponsored by Microsoft. |
16.15 – 17.20 | PLENARY PANEL: The Great British Sell-Off: What’s the future for C4’s public service programming?
As a consultation on the future of C4 launches join, this session will take a deep dive into what privatisation could mean for the industry. Our speakers will explore the pros and cons of privatisation, the role of C4 in the creative economy and the significant role C4 News plays in the channel’s identity and within UK journalism. Speakers:
CLOSING: Carys Roberts, Executive Director, IPPR |
18.30 – 20.30 | DRINKS RECEPTION
Our drinks reception will celebrate 20 years of the IPPR Oxford Media Convention. This will take place at a central London location (details will be shared with registered attendees). |
2019
Speakers
Speakers:
Bénédicte Autret
HEAD OF STRATEGIC RELATIONS – NEWS & PUBLISHERS, UK, IRELAND, FRANCE & BENELUX – EMEA STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS, GOOGLE
Sir David Clementi
CHAIRMAN, BBC
Damian Collins MP
CHAIR, DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT COMMITTEE
James Currell
PRESIDENT, VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS UK, NORTHERN AND EASTERN EUROPE
Polly Curtis
VISITING FELLOW, REUTERS INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF JOURNALISM
Louise Edwards
DIRECTOR OF REGULATION, THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Janine Gibson
FORMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, BUZZFEED UK
Jodie Ginsberg
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, INDEX ON CENSORSHIP
Jonathan Heawood
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IMPRESS
Professor Lis Howell
DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING IN THE JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT, CITY UNIVERSITY LONDON
Thomas Hughes
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARTICLE 19
Professor Petros Iosifidis
PROFESSOR IN SOCIOLOGY AND MEDIA POLICY, CITY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Margot James MP
MINISTER FOR DIGITAL AND THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Alex Kann
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, TOGETHER
Tom Kibasi
DIRECTOR, IPPR
Will Moy
DIRECTOR, FULL FACT
Professor Angela Phillips
PROFESSOR OF JOURNALISM, GOLDSMITHS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Trevor Phillips OBE
CHAIRMAN, GREEN PARK EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
Meera Selva
DIRECTOR OF JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME, REUTERS INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF JOURNALISM
Justin Schlosberg
SENIOR LECTURER IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA, BIRKBECK, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Dr Damian Tambini
DIRECTOR, MEDIA POLICY PROJECT, LSE
Mark Thompson
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
Su-Mei Thompson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MEDIA TRUST
Mimi Turner
FOUNDER AND BRAND STRATEGIST, MIMI TURNER ASSOCIATES
Professor Farida Vis
PROFESSOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA, MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART; AND DIRECTOR, VISUAL SOCIAL MEDIA LAB
Deborah Williams
CEO, THE CREATIVE DIVERSITY NETWORK
2018
Speakers
- Sereena AbbassiHead of Culture & Inclusion, M&C Saatchi Group
- Rt Hon Liam Byrne MPShadow Digital Minister
- Damian Collins MPChair, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Ed CoxDirector, IPPR North
- Mary FitzgeraldEditor-in-Chief, openDemocracy
- Matthew GarrahanGlobal Media Editor, Financial Times
- Janine GibsonEditor-in-Chief, BuzzFeed UK
- Alison GowEditor-in-Chief (Digital), Trinity Mirror
- Rt Hon Matt Hancock MPSecretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- Ronan HarrisManaging Director, Google UK
- Keith HarrisonEDITOR, EXPRESS & STAR
- Ayesha HazarikaComedian, Broadcaster and Political Commentator
- John KampfnerChief Executive, Creative Industries Federation
- Tom Kibasi Director, IPPR
- Kate Kinninmont Chief Executive, Women in Film and Television UK
- Seetha KumarChief Executive, Creative Skillset
- Dr David LevyDirector, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford
- Liv Little Editor in Chief, Gal-dem
- Professor Jane MartinsonMarjorie Deane Professor of Financial Journalism, City, University of London
- Helen Milner Chief Executive, Good Things Foundation
- Rachel OldroydManaging Editor, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
- Simone PennantFounder and Director, The TV Collective
- Nick PicklesHead of Public Policy and Government, UK and Israel, Twitter
- John RyleyHead of Sky News
- Peter SalmonChief Creative Officer, Endemol Shine Group
- Robert ShrimsleyEditorial Director, Financial Times
- Clare SumnerDirector of Policy, BBC
- Damian TambiniDirector, Media Policy Project, LSE
- Jonathan ThompsonChief Executive, Digital UK
- Alex TowersDIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, BT
- Steve UngerBoard Member and Group Director, Ofcom
- Rosamund UrwinFinancial Services Correspondent, Sunday Times
- Patrick WalkerDirector of Media Partnerships, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Facebook
- Nigel WarnerDirector, Lexington Communications; Co-founder, Creative Access and Associate Fellow, IPPR
- David WheeldonGroup Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Sky
- Deborah WilliamsCEO, Creative Diversity Network
2017 Britains Media. Our Place in the World
Speakers
- Julian Ashworth, Global Director of Industry Policy, BT
- Paddy Barwise, Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing, London Business School
- Charlie Beckett, Director of Polis, LSE
- Magnus Brooke, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, ITV plc
- Damian Collins MP, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee
- Ingrid Deltenre, Director General, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
- Rona Fairhead, Chair, BBC Trust
- Roy Greenslade, Professor of Journalism, City University of London
- Baroness Dido Harding, CEO, TalkTalk Group plc
- Ayesha Hazarika, the Guardian
- James Heath, Director of Policy and Charter, BBC
- Jonathan Heawood, Chief Executive Officer, IMPRESS: The Independent Monitor for the Press
- Professor Lis Howell, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, City University London
- Sophie Jones, Head of Corporate Relations, Channel 4
- Tom Kibasi, Director, IPPR
- Alex Krasodomski-Jones, Researcher, Centre for the Analysis of Social Media
- Alistair Law, Head of Policy UK and Ireland, Sky
- Megan Lucero, Director of the Local Data Lab, Bureau of Investigative Journalism
- Jane Martinson, Head of Media, the Guardian
- John McVay, Chief Executive, Pact
- Helen Milner OBE, Chief Executive, Good Things Foundation
- Adam Minns, Executive Director, COBA
- Mark Oliver, Co Founder and Chief Executive, Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates
- David Rodman, Executive Director Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Virgin Media
- Damian Tambini, Director, Media Policy Project, LSE
- Mimi Turner, Former Senior Vice President Strategy, VICE Media; and Former Marketing Director, TheLADBible
- Nigel Warner, Director, Lexington Communications; Co-founder, Creative Access and Associate Fellow, IPPR
- Sharon White, Chief Executive, Ofcom
- Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP
Fact sheets
2016 Towards a new deal for public media
Speakers
- Rona Fairhead, chair, BBC Trust
- Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP, secretary of state for culture, media and sport
- Sir David Clementi
- Trevor Phillips OBE
Other confirmed speakers include:
- Patrick Barwise, emeritus professor of management and marketing, London Business School
- Magnus Brooke, director of policy and regulatory affairs, ITV plc
- Helen Burrows, head of policy, BT Group
- David Elstein, chair, openDemocracy
- Claire Enders, founder, Enders Analysis
- James Heath, director of policy, BBC
- Professor Lis Howell, senior lecturer in journalism, City University
- Thomas Hughes, executive director, ARTICLE 19
- Sophie Jones, head of corporate relations, Channel 4
- David Mahoney, director of policy, Ofcom
- John McVay, chief executive, Pact
- Jeremy Olivier, head of internet policy, Ofcom
- Chi Onwurah MP, shadow minister for culture, media and sport
- Professor Dr. Tim Raats, senior researcher, iMinds-SMIT
- Anirban Roy, director of policy, Arqiva
- Professor Jean Seaton, professor of media history, University of Westminster
- Mark Stephens CBE, chair, Global Network Initiative, and partner at Howard Kennedy LLP
- Daniel Wilson, head of UK policy, BBC
Sessions will be chaired by:
- Professor Charlie Beckett, director of POLIS, LSE
- Sally Broughton Micova, lecturer in communications policy and politics, University of East Anglia
- Afua Hirsch, journalist and broadcaster
- Damian Tambini, director, Media Policy Project, LSE
- Nigel Warner, director, Lexington Communications; co-founder, Creative Access and associate fellow, IPPR
Briefing Papers
2015 UK media in an era of rapid change
2015 Convention Media Gallery
Keynote: Rona Fairhead, BBC Chair
News Articles
- The Guardian: BBC DJ criticises ‘all white’ Radio 1 and ‘all black’ 1Xtra ‘silos’
- NME: BBC Radio DJ Nihal criticises “all white” Radio 1 and “all black” 1Xtra
- The Guardian: BBC Trust chair calls for external oversight of corporation
- The Mirror: DJ Nihal SLAMS BBC’s staggering lack of diversity: ‘Radio 1 is ‘all white’ and 1 Xtra is ‘all black”
- Telegraph: BBC Trust chief: it’s time to abolish the BBC Trust
- BBC: BBC Trust boss proposes ‘bespoke’ regulator
- BBC: BBC DJ Nihal criticises Radio 1 diversity
- Independent: BBC Trust should be abolished and replaced with external regulator, says trust chairwoman Rona Fairhead
- Telegraph: BBC must learn when to ‘walk away’ from negotiating salaries with stars, report finds
- FT: BBC Trust chief doubts body’s future
Speakers
- Stephen Dunbar- Johnson, president – international, New York Times company
- Rona Fairhead, chair, BBC
- Ed Vaizey MP, minister of state for culture and the digital economy
Other confirmed speakers include:
- DJ Nihal Arthanayake, radio and television presenter
- Barbora Bukovská, senior director for law and policy, Article 19
- Magnus Brooke, director of policy and regulatory affairs, ITV plc
- Bill Bush, director of policy, Premier League
- Lindsey Clay, chief executive, Thinkbox
- Professor Rachael Craufurd Smith, senior lecturer, University of Edinburgh
- Sarah Davis, group commercial legal director, Guardian Media Group PLC
- Dr Evan Harris, associate director, Hacked Off
- Jane Humphreys
- Gaby Hinsliff, columnist, The Guardian
- Baroness (Oona) King, diversity executive, Channel 4
- David Mahoney, director of policy and government affairs, Ofcom
- Simon Milner, policy director, UK, Middle East and Africa, Facebook
- Martin Moore, director, Media Standards Trust
- Chi Onwurah MP, shadow cabinet office minister
- Alex Pumfrey, chief operating officer, Digital UK
- Nigel Warner, founding director, Creative Access and associate fellow, IPPR
- David Wheeldon, director of policy and public affairs, Sky
- John Whittingdale OBE MP, chairman of culture, media and sport select committee and vice chairman of the conservative parliamentary 1922 committee
Sessions chaired by:
- Steven Barnett, professor of communications, University of Westminster
- Henry Bonsu, broadcaster and conference host
- Nick Pearce, director, IPPR
- Damian Tambini, director, media policy project, LSE
Briefing papers
2014 Addressing the long-term challenges for UK media
Briefing papers
Speakers
- Rt Hon Maria Miller MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
- Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Shadow Deputy Prime Minister
- Tony Hall, Director General, BBC
- and an ‘exit interview’ with Colette Bowe, Chair, Ofcom
- Steven Barnett, Professor of Communications, University of Westminster
- Patrick Barwise, Emeritus Professor, Management and Marketing, London Business School
- Magnus Brooke, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, ITV plc
- Martin Cave, Visiting Professor, Imperial College Business School
- David Elstein, Chairman, openDemocracy.net and Broadcasting Policy Group
- Claire Enders, Founder, Enders Analysis
- Robin Foster, Founder Member, Communications Chambers
- Jean Gonie, Director of Privacy Policy, Europe-Middle-East-Africa, Microsoft
- Jane Humphreys, Head of Spectrum Policy, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Lord Inglewood, Chairman, House of Lords Select Committee on Communications
- Jim Killock, Executive Director, Open Rights Group
- Cat Lewis, Chief Executive and Executive Producer, Nine Lives Media
- David Mahoney, Director of Policy Development at Ofcom
- Robert Picard, Director of Research, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford
- James Purnell, Director – Strategy and Digital, BBC
- Simon Rice, Group Manager (Technology), Information Commissioner’s Office
- Peggy Valcke, Professor in Law, KU Leuven (ICRI – iMinds) and European University Institute (FSR & CMPF)
- Nigel Warner, Associate Fellow, IPPR
- John Whittingdale OBE MP, Chairman, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee and Vice Chairman, Conservative 1922 Committee
- Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive, Film London and British Film Commission
- Sally Broughton-Micova, Research Officer, LSE Media Policy Project
- Orla Lynskey, Lecturer in Law, London School of Economics
- Nick Pearce, Director, IPPR
- Jon Snow, Presenter, Channel 4 News
- Damian Tambini, Director – Media Policy Project, LSE
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Other confirmed speakers include:
Sessions chaired by: