Join Cliff Fluet of Lewis Silkin/Eleven Advisory to explore how AI is transforming podcasting, unlocking creative and commercial opportunities for UK creatives. In “Beyond the Mic: How AI is Rewriting the Future of Podcasting,” Cliff will cover the podcast journey—from AI brainstorming to voice cloning, automated editing, AI distribution, targeted ads, and analytics. Cliff will also address legal, ethical, and trust issues around copyright, deepfakes, and platform bias. Preview emerging interactive and adaptive content models as Cliff argues that voice remains powerful, enabling UK creators to blend human originality with AI.

Compliance 101: Mint & Co / The Media Law Partnership Ltd compliance consultant Kirsty Howarth will lead a 'Compliance 101' session, introducing some of the main compliance and legal considerations to have in mind when planning the content for your new production.

Join veteran investigative journalist John Sweeney and Chalk + Blade Head of Content Jason Phipps for a Q+A about taking a risk on stories that cannot get funding. C+B partnered with John to make Was There Ever A Crime? The Trials of Lucy Letby ahead of the growing evidence of her mistrial. Why? Because despite the risks, miscarriages of justice are the most important of stories and must be investigated. With considerable success in reach and critical, if modest, Patreon funding, we will field questions about ways of moving an investigative/narrative forward and working without traditional commissioning or network funding.

Your podcast is more than just a show — it’s a goldmine of creative potential. But how do you move beyond downloads and ad revenue to unlock real IP value?

In this beginner-friendly seminar, we’ll reveal 10 clever and strategic ways to transform your podcast into intellectual property that lives across TV, books, and beyond. Join our expert panel for a guide to unlock your podcast's next steps. Whether you dream of pitching your series to a TV network or reimagining your story in print, we’ll share what producers and publishers look for, how to protect your rights, and how to start building a development roadmap now. If you’re a creator with ambitions to see your podcast on screen or shelf, this is your blueprint for turning audio ideas into long-term value.

Production Contracts 101: Join Mint & Co consultants Sarah Leach and Laura Hammond for an interactive Q&A session where we can answer your contracts queries being raised in the current podcast production climate.

Building any indie business takes resilience, strategy, and not just a little willingness to tell warts-and-all stories. Neal Veglio, founder of Podknows Podcasting, shares actionable advice based on his own personal journey from solo freelancer to established podcasting industry leader. Neal's tips will cover overcoming common challenges and harnessing podcasting as a powerful part of your business development arsenal. Joined by Clayton M Coke from “The Cashflow Show”, attendees will walk away inspired and equipped with actionable insights to transform transparency and authenticity into meaningful business growth.

Dive into the future of video podcasting in this exclusive session with Platform Media - the powerhouse behind hit series The Traitors: Uncloaked, Olivia Attwood's So Wrong It's Right and Making A Scene with Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Platform’s Co-CEO Josh Adley and Chief Media Officer, Lucy Rozario reveal how - in the new era of video podcasts - to maximise the potential of your original content and amplify your podcast brand in unique and authentic ways.