Punchy and thought-provoking lectures from leaders across a host of professions. This year the line-up of brilliantly stimulating speakers are expressing their thoughts around the theme of inspiration, introduced on the night by our host,  TV presenter Tim Lovejoy. 

About Ed Talks

EdTalks 2016: David Glover

EdTalks 2016: Karen Blackett OBE

EdTalks 2016: Simon Stephens

EdTalks 2016: June Sarpong MBE

The Edinburgh International Television Festival bought to you by YouTube and BT is THE essential fixture for everyone in the television industry wanting inspiration, networking, learning and fun.  

Established in 1976 and attended by over 2000 delegates the festival has featured hundreds of globally renowned top TV executives as speakers. 

The Edinburgh International Television Festival is governed by its Executive and Advisory committees making it the only event both run by and for the television industry.

Being a charitable organisation, the festival runs two prestigious talent schemes, The Network and Ones to Watch (formerly known as Fast Track), run by their own committee, as well as The Network at Work, the festival’s work placement scheme.

The Festival takes place every August at the heart of Edinburgh festival season. The address is EICC, 150 Morrison Street, The Exchange Edinburgh, EH3 8EE.

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