Wednesday 15 September
08:30 Accommodation Registration opens King’s College
08:30 Delegate registration opens Concert Hall
10:15 Convention Opens Concert Hall
The 2019 event, which took place at King’s College in Cambridge on 18-20th of September, was entitled “Content, Consumers, and everything in between”.
The Principal Sponsor for the RTS Cambridge Convention 2019 was ITV.
The RTS Cambridge Convention saw key figures debate the challenges facing the TV industry to an audience of television professionals.
Panels discussed diversity, the rise of SVODs and the future of advertising, with many asking who to trust in this new age world. The future of the television industry was a focal topic, from the ever-evolving streaming giants to the new generation of content creators.
Sir Lenny Henry calls for the television industry to step up to increase diversity in the workforce in his conversation with Karen Blackett OBE.
Lorraine Kelly explores social mobility in the television industry and speaks to RTS bursary recipients about their experiences. She is joined by Vikki Cook, Director, Content Media Policy at Ofcom, and Alan Clements.
Wayne Garvie, President, International Production, of Sony Pictures Television, David Lynn, President and CEO of Viacom International Media Networks and Reemah Sakaan, Group Launch Director of Britbox, discuss the future of streaming.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings talks to Kirsty Wark about the investment in storytelling, production and talent which helps Netflix keep its crown as Queen of the SVoDs.
BBC's Tony Hall set out why, at a time of change and uncertainty, public service broadcasting is more important than ever. He is joined by Sky News' Political Editor Beth Rigby.
A panel of leading industry experts discuss the advertising world and the future of creative advertising.
Chair Linda Yaccarino, Chairman, Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal was joined by John Gapper, Chief Business Columnist and Associate Editor at Financial Times, Philippa Brown, Chief Executive at PHD, Rupert Ellwood, Partner and Head of Marketing Communications at Waitrose and Nils Leonard, Founder at Uncommon.
Piers Morgan makes his case against a woke world in a Q&A with Christine Lampard.
