Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, BBC Boss Tim Davie Set for Royal Television Society London Convention
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, BBC director-general Tim Davie, and ITV CEO Carolyn McCall are among the industry leaders set to speak at the Royal Television Society’s (RTS) London Convention this year.
Its lineup also includes Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, journalist and host Amol Rajan, former quiz show co-host Richard Osman – widely known as the author of the best-selling crime novel The Thursday Murder Club – and The Guardian columnist Marina Hyde. The not-yet-complete list of speakers will be updated in the future.
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Dubbed a “leading forum” for the U.K.’s television and media, the organization announced streaming giant Netflix as the biennial event’s principal sponsor in 2024.
Taking place on Sept. 17 at Kings Place in the British capital, the convention’s title is: “The Next Episode: Keeping Our Creative Edge.” It will focus on how the U.K. can “hold on to its creative brilliance, take full advantage of the opportunities of the future, and successfully navigate the challenges.”
Anna Mallett, Netflix’s vp, production, EMEA/UK, will chair the conference. “The theme… recognizes that the U.K.’s renowned tradition of creative brilliance, quality craftsmanship, and best-in-class productions are key to our long-term success,” she said. “We’re excited to convene the industry and debate how we take full advantage of the opportunities the future presents and work together to face down its challenges.”
RTS CEO Theresa Wise added: “As ever, identifying a pertinent theme, one that celebrates and also challenges the industry, is critical to our convention.”
The oldest television society in the world and made up of more than 4,000 full members, the RTS works as an educational charity to spotlight industry talent and celebrate the U.K.’s favorite shows. It was granted its royal title in 1966, and the then-Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, became its patron in 1997.
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