Journalist and television personality Piers Morgan is among the new names announced by the Royal Television Society for its Cambridge Convention (20-21 September).
Morgan, who presents a nightly show on TalkTV, will join Angelos Frangopoulos, the CEO of rival GB News, and names including Grace Boswood, Technology Director, Channel 4, Charlie Collier, President, Roku Media, Priya Dogra, President & MD EMEA, Warner Bros. Discovery, Rajiv Nathwani, Senior Director, Marketing, Netflix UK/IE/IL and Lucy Frazer KC MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
The Cambridge event takes place every two years, with this years programme, titled Too Much to Watch, chaired by Alex Mahon, CEO, Channel 4.
“Success is now dependent on so much more than just great content, commented Mahon.” We’re therefore delighted to announce the latest cohort of pioneers and provocateurs speaking at this year’s convention; from the UK’s toughest broadcast journalists to the incredible minds behind some of the world’s most influential organisations. With such an inspiring roster of speakers, our audience is guaranteed to come away with the truths and insights necessary to negotiate the changing dynamics of today’s media landscape.”
Previously announced speakers include: Tim Davie, Director-General, BBC, Mike Fries, CEO and Vice Chairman, Liberty Global
Maria Kyriacou, President, Broadcast & Studios, International Markets, Paramount Global, Carolyn McCall, CEO, ITV, Shay Segev, CEO, DAZN, Evan Shapiro, Media Cartographer, Dana Strong, Group CEO, Sky, Stephen Van Rooyen, CEO, Sky UK & Ireland and Chief Commercial Officer, Sky Group and Debbie Weinstein, VP & MD, Google UK & Ireland.
