The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced a raft of high-profile speakers for its biennial RTS London Convention 2026, which takes place on September 26.
Convention 2026, which takes place on September 26.
The convention, titled “United in Change: If Not Now, When?”, will see Broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson and his daughter, Social Media Activist and Influencer Em Clarkson, explore how the media landscape is evolving and comparing their experiences of building audiences through traditional broadcasting versus the rise of social media.
Other speakers for this year’s convention include: Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC; Ayoade Bamgboye, Comedian at SNL UK; Nikki Doucet, CEO of Women's Super League (WSL) Football; Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport; Gary Neville, former professional Footballer; and Ruth Phillips, Executive Producer at Zeppotron.
Previously announced speakers include: Kelly Day, Vice President International of Prime Video; Priya Dogra, Chief Executive of Channel 4; Dame Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV; and Reemah Sakaan, President of 5.
Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios are serving as Principal Sponsor of the 2026 Convention, which will be chaired by Tara Erer, Head of Northern Europe and Film and Unscripted, UK at Amazon MGM Studios.
Jane Turton, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Television Society, said: “The convention committee is busy working to secure a line-up of internationally renowned speakers who will bring all of their unparalleled expertise and insight to our event this year. Our latest speaker announcements are fabulous and will undoubtedly deliver. Expect to be stimulated and entertained and informed.”
At the RTS Programme Awards 2026, Netflix’s Adolescence won four awards – Limited Series, Single Drama, and Writer of Drama. Owen Cooper also won both the Breakthrough Award and Supporting Actor – Male categories. Discover more here.
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