2025 Agenda



Day Two: Wednesday 21 May 2025


09:00 - 09:30

Registration and refreshments

09:30 - 09:35

Chairs’ opening remarks

09:35 - 10:00

Transforming Media Consumption: Insights from the Podcast Revolution

Keynote

10:00 - 10:15

Attention: A Newsworks study

Keynote

A preview to Newsworks’ ground-breaking study into the importance of attention for advertising effectiveness, with Lumen and Peter Field 

10:15 - 10:40

Gen Z in Media: Are They the Future or Just a Fad?

Debate

    Moderated by Debate Mate

    • How does Gen Z’s unique worldview challenge traditional media narratives? Are their experiences reshaping industry standards? 
    • Work ethics: Are their demands for flexibility and purpose in the workplace revolutionary or unrealistic? 
    • Are Gen Z pushing the industry towards a more equitable and inclusive landscape? 
    • What strategies should media companies adopt to nurture Gen Z talents effectively? Are current training programmes sufficient?

    *During the debate sessions, speakers are assigned opposing positions to present diverse perspectives. They aren’t necessarily advocating for their personal views or the beliefs of the brands they represent, but rather contributing to a balanced discussion that encourages deeper conversation and critical thinking. 

    10:40 - 10:55

    Lightning Round: Why Your Brand Can’t Afford to Miss Out On…

    Debate

    In this dynamic session, each partner will have just five minutes to deliver a compelling pitch, showcasing their offerings as essential priorities for your next investment.

    They’ll emphasise the urgency and relevance of their services or solutions in today’s fast-paced market, providing critical insights that brands cannot afford to overlook.

    Get ready for a high-energy competition where innovation meets necessity!

    10:55 - 11:25

    Networking break and breakout to HUBS

    Hub Networking Break

    11:25 - 11:50

    HUB D1: Harnessing Media and Brand Power to Put the Spotlight on Social Change

    Hub

    11:25 - 11:50

    HUB D2: How is Social Media Shifting and How Should Brands Adapt in a Rapidly Evolving Digital World?

    Hub

    11:25 - 11:50

    HUB D3: Game On: Harnessing Gamification to Revolutionise Media in 2026

    Hub

    11:50 - 12:00

    Switchover between HUBS

    Hub

    12:00 - 12:25

    HUB E1: Mind Over Media: Strategies for Prioritising Mental Wellness in a High-Pressure Industry

    Hub

    Learn some essential ways to support mental wellness for both you and your team. Katrina Urban and Emma Pratt from NABS, the industry's mental wellness charity, will lead this practical and interactive workshop, ensuring that you'll come away from the session feeling more confident to support yourself and those around you.

    12:00 - 12:25

    HUB E2: The Business of Belonging: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and How It Benefits Everyone

    Hub

    This session will: 

    Outline some of the challenges LGBTQIA+ people face in 2025

    Explore how LGBTQIA+ inclusion can benefit everyone and build stronger teams

    Equip you with a framework to drive LGBTQIA+ equity in your organisation

    Provide examples of workplace initiatives that are making a tangible difference

    Give you 3 actions every organisation can start doing today


    12:00 - 12:25

    HUB E3:

    Hub

    12:25 - 13:10

    Networking Lunch

    Networking Break

    13:10 - 13:45

    The Game Changer: Media as a Powerful Catalyst for Social Transformation

    Keynote

    13:45 - 14:00

    Campaign and Chairs’ Closing Remarks