Agenda: Day 1 | Day 2 |
Registration and networking
Chair's opening remarks for day 2
Conference Chair- Richard Waters, West Coast Editor, Financial Times
Presentation by David Abraham, Chief Executive Officer, Channel 4
Opening panel: Reinventing the TV experience
Moderator: Tim Bradshaw, Digital Media Correspondent, Financial Times
Viewers are clear about what they want from their TV experiences: the ability to interface and connect with each other and share recommendations and experiences. How is the industry embracing new technologies and delivering new experiences in new ways to stay relevant to today's consumer? How are traditional show formats changing and how can broadcasters monetise social traffic around their shows?
Speaker(s)- David Abraham, Chief Executive Officer, Channel 4
- Patrick Barwise, Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing, London Business School
- Andrew Fisher, CEO, Shazam
- Anthony Wood, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Roku
In conversation with:
Interviewer: Richard Waters, West Coast Editor, Financial Times
Speaker(s)- Andy Bird, Chairman, Walt Disney International
Interview with David Jones, CEO, Havas
Networking refreshment break
Panel: Where next for digital music?
Moderator: Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, Media Editor, Financial Times
Does more trial and error lie ahead before the music industry adapts to the digital age in a truly profitable way? If the future lies in providing interactive and social music experiences, will the development of new digital services, particularly cloud-based services, provide the antidote to an industry where growth in digital is slowing? What new business models and revenue streams will these services generate?
Speaker(s)- Axel Dauchez, Chief Executive Officer, Deezer
- Christian Hernandez, Platform Partnerships EMEA, Facebook Director
- Francis Keeling, Vice President, Digital, Universal Music Group International
- Brian Message , Chairman, Music Managers Forum
- Martin Redington, Senior Vice President, Delivery & Product , Microgen
Panel: The e-book (r)evolution
Moderator: Richard Waters, West Coast Editor, Financial Times
The book publishing industry is experiencing a dramatic digital shift with e-book sales and ventures on the rise. But will this growth continue? How are reading habits changing (and how quickly) and how will this rewrite the publishing industry's business model over the next 12 to 18 months? What will be the next advancement in social eReading? How can digital offerings be marketed to create more excitement and reach a wider audience?
Speaker(s)- Matteo Berlucchi, Chief Executive Officer, aNobii
- Santiago de la Mora, Director, Print Content Partnerships, EMEA, Google Book Search
- Tim Hely Hutchinson, Group Chief Executive, Hachette UK
- Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo
Networking lunch
Dreamworks Animation Interview: Cultivating talent and creativity
Interviewer: Richard Waters, West Coast Editor, Financial Times
Recognised as a company that embraces innovation, creativity, collaboration and fun, Dan Satterthwaite will deliver insights into the creative process at Dreamworks Animation, sharing how the company develops the right environment for innovative thinking and creativity, grows and develops its creative talent pool and makes sure their artists are constantly inspired in the creative process.
Speaker(s)- Dan Satterthwaite, Head of Human Resources, DreamWorks Animation
Panel: The art of selling in the digital age
Part I: Local advertising/mobile commerce
Moderator: Richard Waters, West Coast Editor, Financial Times
Speaker(s)
- Peter Briffett, Managing Director, UK, Ireland and The Netherlands, LivingSocial
- Olivier Ropars, Senior Director, Europe Mobile Commerce, eBay
- Sarah Watson, Group Mobile Manager, NET-A-PORTER
Part II: Mobile advertising
Moderator: Tim Bradshaw, Digital Media Correspondent, Financial Times
Speaker(s)- Russell Buckley, Advisor , Eagle Eye
- Rob Jonas, Vice President and Managing Director, Europe and Middle East, InMobi
Part III: Social media marketing
Moderator: Tim Bradshaw, Digital Media Correspondent,Financial
Speaker(s)- Samir Arora, Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Glam Media
- Leonard Brody, President, Clarity Digital Group
- Matt Isaacs, Founding Partner and CEO, Essence
Chair's closing remarks
Conference Chair- Richard Waters, West Coast Editor, Financial Times
