Why attend? 

The Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival offers delegates the chance to mingle with the great, the good and the emerging in TV and beyond in a series of exciting sessions, events and networking receptions.

Delegates attending will:

► Hear first-hand from all the major UK controllers and commissioners in dedicated in-depth sessions

► Experience the zeitgeist, through a series of high profile masterclasses featuring the makers and stars of the biggest and most talked about programmes of the moment

► Find inspiration from media heavyweights, visionaries and stars at any of the many world famous TV Festival keynote sessions

► Debate the issues with industry leaders, commentators and politicians as Edinburgh gets to the heart of the thorny questions facing the industry

► Learn about the technical and creative innovations taking place that are transforming the future of media

► Absorb the creative atmosphere of both the TV Festival and the myriad other festivals taking place in Edinburgh in August, including the International, Fringe, Book and Art Festivals

► Meet up with old friends and make new ones, in the most convivial and exciting TV event of the year.

Do you need to justify your trip? DOWNLOAD our letter of attendance