From imaginative politics and shifting approaches to innovation to adaptable governance of technology, no topic was off the table at this year’s DTG’s FutureTech. George Jarrett reports.
Fronted by Purminder Gandhu, Director Consultant at Kaurwave and Former Lead for the BBC Edge Forum, the digital TV event brought in a full house of leading industry experts. The occasion, held at the BBC Radio Theatre, explored key issues in the digital media technology sector to provide insights into the future of TV.
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