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Future of Media Trends 2025

A unique networking and intelligence opportunity for media leaders and executives

South Place Hotel, London
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Why attend?
April's Agenda
Previous Speakers
Plan Your Visit
Sponsors
Register

Why attend?

Bringing together over 70 senior media technology professionals for a morning discussion and analysis of the year ahead.

Our Future of Media Trends events commence with a panel discussion on hot topics for publishers such as revenue strategies and diversification tactics.

Previous speakers have come from dmg media, Immediate Media, The Independent, Mumsnet, The Telegraph and The Spectator. They have discussed the outlook and what strategies have worked for them.

We then break into seven roundtables which rotate three times giving publisher's a fantastic networking and learning opportunity with their peers.

The event will close with a fireside chat between Press Gazette’s editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford and one of the UK’s top media leaders.

This event is by invitation only, please register your interest or contact Donna Galbraith for more information.

Previous roundtable topics have included:

This event will be comprised of six roundtables which will rotate three times, allowing delegates to discuss three hot topics with their peers and industry experts.

Modern Monetization Strategies for Scalable Publishing
Are you able to keep up with tech innovation while focusing on your core news offering?
Keeping print profitable in the UK - strategies for success

Video Monetisation Beyond the Walled Gardens
How Are You Future-Proofing for a Cookie-lite, AI-Driven World?
Protecting page views: How do we build a moat around website

Please note: This event is by invitation only, contact Donna Galbraith for more information.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Richard Jamieson.

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Peter Barr Watson

CTO, Independent News Media Ltd

Pete is the CTO for Independent News Media Ltd, encompassing The Independent, The Standard, Buzzfeed UK, Huffington Post UK and others. Previously at The Spectator, The British Medical Journal, Avaunt Magazine, and before that Microsoft and Creative Commons in the US. He is also an experienced NED and Advisor for organisations of all sizes.

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Joe Croney

Chief Technology Officer, Arc XP

Joe Croney is the Chief Technology Officer of Arc XP, the Operating System for Media developed by The Washington Post. Since joining in 2022, Joe has led the teams driving Arc’s product strategy, software development, and technical operations.

An entrepreneurial leader at the intersection of technology, media, and business strategy, Joe brings more than two decades of experience building scalable platforms with exceptional developer experiences—leveraging big data, cloud computing, and AI.

Before Arc XP, Joe spent nine years at The Associated Press, where he led product development for ENPS, the world’s leading broadcast newsroom computer system. He began his career at Microsoft and has since been dedicated to advancing the role of technology in media innovation.

In 2024, Joe spearheaded a bold new product strategy for Arc XP, inspired by the belief in the “Power of storytelling to change the world.” This strategy embraces AI to enable hyper-personalized media experiences and support the sustainable growth of modern media organizations.

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South Place Hotel, London

Filled with commissioned artwork and vibrant furnishings, this hip, upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from Moorgate tube station and 15 minutes' walk from St Paul's Cathedral.