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2025 PROGRAMME NOW LIVE

Indie Summit

Speakers will continue to be added in the run up to the event. Please note, session times and speakers are subject to change

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08:30
  1. Registration
    40 mins
09:10
  1. 5 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
10:15
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium

    Leading documentary commissioners discuss two of the biggest traits of a successful documentary – but what makes these turn the dial from an idea into a commission?

  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    Two leading indie execs explain how they have expanded their businesses beyond conventional commissions, while Calculus Capital's John Glencross discusses its investment strategy across scripted and factual productions from UK and international producers
11:00
  1. Morning Break
    20 mins
11:25
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium

    From conception and development, through pitching, greenlight, production and the edit – what are the secrets behind Ludwig?

  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    From conception and development, through pitching, greenlight, production and the edit – what are the secrets behind The Jury: Murder Trial?
12:15
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium

    With our algorithms feeding us travel, cooking and property content, commissioners discuss how they are innovating, refreshing and reacting to a changing landscape. 

  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium

    Drama commissioners discuss the challenges and opportunities of the genre. From co-productions to high-cost low-budget and other funding models, hear how to get your idea on screens.

13:00
  1. Lunch
    60 mins
14:05
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium

    Competing for the eyeballs of the under 25’s seems to grow more complicated by the day. But is that the truth? A cohort of young audience experts discuss how they get (and keep) the young audience watching.

  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium

    International partners can provide a vital gateway to myriad opportunities in the global arena, drawing in new sources of financing and helping to get budgets filled and series greenlit. Hear from four key players who provide insights into how they're working with companies and talent around the world to get shows into production and over the line.

14:55
  1. 25 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    LTX Studio is redefining how creatives visualize, plan, and pitch their projects—turning ideas into fully realized storyboards and AI-powered video in minutes. In this session, we’ll unveil the groundbreaking features that make production dramatically faster and more dynamic, explore real-world use cases, and share what’s next for AI in filmmaking. Whether you’re a director, producer, or creative agency, this is your chance to see how AI can elevate your workflow and storytelling process.
15:20
  1. Afternoon Break
    25 mins
15:50
  1. 30 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium

    Managing editor of channels and ITVX Craig Morris lifts the lid on how ITV manages content in the on-demand era

16:25
  1. 60 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium

    Major figures field questions about the shape, size, prospects and performance of the British TV industry. Delegates pose the questions that they want answered.

17:25
  1. 5 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
17:30
  1. Drinks Reception Until 18:30
    60 mins