UNESCO PSM 2009 Conference May 6, 2009

A day of purposeful conversations with policymakers, creatives, entrepreneurs, researchers and analysts to build the blueprint for non-broadcast Public Service Media. Share ideas and create new models with the leading thinkers and innovators in the field of using media for the benefit of society. Be a founder member of the network that makes it happen.

What is Public Service Media (PSM)?
Media which fulfils the same public purposes as public service broadcasting but which uses digital media and platforms including the Internet instead of broadcast television or radio. It is particularly relevant to youth audiences.

Workshop sessions on:
• How to create sustainable media enterprises
• What makes compelling services and content
• The best ways to source and develop skills and talent
• An internationalist UK within the global media landscape
• Giving voice to local communities
• Reflecting diversity of language and culture
• Creating and sharing knowledge and understanding

Contributors and participants include:
• UK Film Council, PACT, IVCA and media businesses
• Natural History Museum, Culture 24 and other cultural sector bodies
• Richard Allan, Chair, Power of Information Review
• Peter Bazalgette, Media Consultant
• John Sheridan, Office of Public Sector Information
• John Newbigin, Chair, Culture 24
• Adrian Hall, Educational Content Policy Advisor
• Jake Griffiths, Fresh Minds Research
• Jon Watts, MTM London
• Thayer Prime, Internet Futurist at Large
• Rose Luckin, London Knowledge Lab
• Rachel Castell, English National Opera

Date Thursday 7th May 2009
Time 9 am registration
9.30 am start – wrap up by 6pm
Place NESTA, 1 Plough Place, London EC4A 1DE

Who should attend?
• Media, digital and social entrepreneurs
• Broadcasting, media and digital policy advisors and officials
• Cultural sector audience development, outreach and online leads
• Innovation labs and applied research centres
• Content, publishing and internet trade associations
• Media and market analysts and researchers

Official Website: http://unescopsm2009.ning.com/