RTS National Event

Artificial Intelligence and the Future with Demis Hassabis

Dr Demis Hassabis is the Co-Founder and CEO of DeepMind, the world’s leading General Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, which was acquired by Google in 2014 in their largest ever European acquisition. Demis will draw on his eclectic experiences as an AI researcher, neuroscientist and videogames designer to discuss what is happening at the cutting edge of AI research, its future impact, and how developing AI may help us better understand the human mind, including the nature of imagination and creativity.

A Masterclass in Major Events Broadcasts & Production with Claire Popplewell & BBC Studios team

BBC Studios Events – A Masterclass in Major Events Broadcasts and Production with Claire Popplewell and Team 

June of 2022 saw Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The BBC marked the momentous occasion with 15 hours of live programming across four days. The weekend was a joyous appointment to view with a reach of 28.5m – 47% of the population.

Only months later, viewers returned in their millions to watch The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, followed by the Coronation of HM King Charles III.

Lights, Camera, AI — the Art of the Possible from Script to Screen

Uncover how AI fuels creativity, streamlines production workflows, and enhances viewer experiences. Through expert insights and real-world examples, you'll gain a deep understanding of the AI-driven revolution shaping content creation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating synergy between technology and storytelling in the ever-evolving media landscape, guided by Lara Lewington's expertise and enthusiasm.

Hosted by Lara Lewington, tech presenter, journalist, and AI commentator.

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The Art of the Reboot

These waking giants follow a long line of entertainment formats to be ‘rebooted’ for more contemporary audiences including the likes of Changing Rooms, Family Fortunes, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Catchphrase and Blankety Blank.

This session hears from senior producers and showrunners who are masters of reinvention. They will discuss what makes a great entertainment reboot and what should be avoided, how you balance bringing in new audiences without alienating those who watch for nostalgia and what place in today’s commissioning ecosystem does the reboot have?