The BBC College of Journalism is holding a major new conference in May looking at how the mainstream media has engaged with social media.
Some of the key global figures will be talking about their experiences and discussing the challenges and opportunities they have faced.
Confirmed guests (at 17 May 2011):
Adam Westbrook, freelance, Entrepreneurial Journalism
Alan Rusbridger, Editor, Guardian
Alberto Souviron, Editor, Social Media and Interactivity, BBC World Service
Alex Wood, multimedia journalist, Not on the WiresAndrew Hawken, Head of Digital News, Sky News
Andrew Lyons, founder, Ultraknowledge
Bede McCarthy, Executive Editor, FT.com
Christian Payne, blogger, DocumentallyClaire Wardle, freelance consultant and trainer
David Allen Green, New Statesman
Ellen Andersson, Editor, P3 Nyheter, Swedish RadioEmily Bell, Director, Tow Center for Digital Journalism
Esra Dogramaci, New Media Analyst, Al Jazeera
Joanna Geary, Web Development Editor, Times
Julie Posetti, academic, University of Canberra
Karma Peiro, Head of Social Media, 3cat24
Kevin Bakhurst, controller, BBC News Channel
Kristin Zeier, Department Head (English), Deutsche Welle
Laura Oliver, Community Manager, GuardianLiz Heron, Social Media Editor, New York Times
Mark Little, founder, StoryfulMark Rock, founder, Audioboo
Martin Moore, Director, Media Standards TrustMeg Pickard, Head of Digital Engagement, Guardian
Neal Mann, @fieldproducer, Sky News
Nic Newman, journalist and digital strategist
Paul Bradshaw, founder, Helpmeinvestigate.com
Peter Horrocks, Director, BBC Global News
Ping Lo, Social Media Coordinator, ABC Australia
Raju Narisetti, Managing Editor, Washington Post
Sina Motalebi, Head of TV Output, BBC Persian
Steve Gardner, Social Media Producer, ITV News
For a list of attendees, click here.
When:
Friday 20 May
9.30am - 4pm
Where:
The Conference Centre
BBC White City Building
Wood Lane
London W12 7RJ
