Why Attend?
Our Festival in Edinburgh delivers relevant, informative, and provocative content that attracts over 2,000 global TV industry leaders each year. Our expertly curated programme features more than 70 events – from thought-provoking lectures by television tastemakers to masterclasses by experts in their fields.
There’s no other event like it and we look forward to seeing you at our next Festival.
Global Community
Inspirational Speakers
Our speakers help shape debate in the global television industry, and our MacTaggart Lecture is legendary.
Industry Leaders
Networking
From formal speed meetings to parties and events, the Festival is your chance to connect.
Global Event, Community Feeling
We are famous for our fun, candid, and entertaining approach to our sessions. Our highly diverse and topical programme garners headlines all around the world and attracts some of the biggest names in the industry.
We pride ourselves on our high production values and we ensure our content is relevant and thought-provoking by working with the brightest brains in the business. All our sessions are hosted by top-name presenters, and staged by the best crew and produced by volunteers from across the industry, ensuring we remain by the industry, for the industry.
connections that last
Your Festival pass goes beyond the sessions and keynotes – it opens the door to an unrivalled programme of networking opportunities and events.
Join us at the infamous Festival Drinks to celebrate the MacTaggart Lecture, or network after a packed day of sessions at our Thursday Night Party. Whether you’re looking to catch up with colleagues, connect with commissioners, or meet new collaborators, the Festival’s events are a great setting to make lasting industry connections and to celebrate our industry.
Brands & businesses
Our international reputation attracts television and media companies from all over the world. Here are some examples of companies who have attended the Festival.
If you’re interested in how your brand could integrate into the overall Festival experience, you can learn more about Festival partnerships here.
Who Else Attends?


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