Gethin Jones, co-host of the new Hits Radio Breakfast Show, will host the Drive to Digital 2018 – The Future of Radio conference in September.
In addition, organisers have announced Ian O’Neill, OBE, Head of Radio at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will discuss the digital future for radio in an interview following a video address from Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries, Margot James MP.
Drive to Digital 2018 – The Future of Radio, is free to attend and takes place on the afternoon of Tuesday 25 September at the British Museum Conference Centre in London. Sessions will be covering policy, content, automotive and retail and further speakers will be announced in the coming days.
Delegates will have the opportunity to network with 300 colleagues from across the broadcast, automotive, retail and technology industries at an industry drinks reception.
Ford Ennals, CEO, Digital Radio UK, said: “We are delighted to announce Gethin Jones as conference host of Drive to Digital 2018. As presenter of the UK’s newest national breakfast show and a hugely talented broadcaster, he is perfectly placed to chair the afternoon’s proceedings with insight and energy. As the industry anticipates details of the Government’s digital radio review, this will be a great time to hear in person from Ian O’Neill on next steps for radio’s digital future.”
When: Tuesday 25 September 2018, from 12.30pm
Where: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
How: To reserve your place please contact lucy.forster@digitalradiouk.com
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