RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

Secretary of State Lucy Frazer Keynote | RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

Secretary of State Lucy Frazer addresses the future of TV against a backdrop of changing technologies and viewing habits.

Chair

  • Alex Mahon, CEO, Channel 4

Speaker

  • The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

The session was part of the RTS Cambridge Convention 2023, with Principal Sponsor Channel 4. The convention took place on 20 - 21 September at King's College, Cambridge.

International Keynote: Dana Strong, Sky | RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

In conversation with FT Head of Digital Matthew Garrahan, Dana Strong, Group CEO of Sky, will discuss her strategy for Sky as well as the reasoning behind their shift away from satellite to IP delivery.

Chair

  • Matthew Garrahan, Head of Digital, Financial Times

Speaker

  • Dana Strong, Group CEO, Sky

The session was part of the RTS Cambridge Convention 2023, with Principal Sponsor Channel 4. The convention took place on 20 - 21 September at King's College, Cambridge.

UK Keynote: Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC | RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

In conversation with Kate Bulkley, Tim Davie, the BBC Director-General, expands on the corporation’s digital future and its Value for All strategy as well as its approach to AI.

Chair

  • Kate Bulkley, Business Journalist

Speaker

  • Tim Davie CBE, Director-General, BBC

The session was part of the RTS Cambridge Convention 2023, with Principal Sponsor Channel 4. The convention took place on 20 - 21 September at King's College, Cambridge.

James Corden in Conversation with Boyd Hilton | RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

After eight years in America hosting The Late Late Show, James Corden is back in the UK. In his first industry interview since his return, Heat Entertainment Director Boyd Hilton examines his illustrious BAFTA, Tony and Emmy winning career and asks what’s next? As a Writer/Producer/Performer on both sides of the Atlantic, James will give his unique perspective on our industry and discuss its future.

Chair

Boyd Hilton, Entertainment Director, Heat

Speaker

James Corden OBE, Writer, Host, Actor and Producer

Opening speech by Convention Chair and Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon | RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

"Five months ago the Channel 4 team set out to determine what the new ‘video day’ for consumers is really made of, with an original research project. I will talk a little about what we did and what we found and then some experts will join me on stage to help interpret our research.

To make sure we were properly prepared for this RTS discussion, we set ourselves some harder questions than just ‘what is the video day?’: