The RTS London Convention 2024 is set to take place on September 17 at Kings Place in London, with Netflix as the principal sponsor.

Titled 'The Next Episode: Keeping Our Creative Edge,' the convention aims to explore the future of the TV industry both in the UK and globally.

The event will be chaired by Anna Mallett from Netflix, emphasizing the importance of celebrating and evolving the UK TV industry.

Theresa Wise, CEO of the Royal Television Society, praised the diverse roster of speakers, highlighting the event's focus on dynamic discussions.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is scheduled to deliver her first major keynote address in her new role at the convention.

Notable industry leaders such as Netflix's Ted Sarandos, BBC DG Tim Davie, and Channel 4's Alex Mahon will also be featured.

Former soccer star David Beckham will speak at the convention, addressing key figures in the UK TV industry.

Beckham will engage in conversation with Jane Featherstone, co-founder and chief creative officer of content company Sister.

The event will address recent controversies surrounding the BBC, including the sacking of presenter Jermaine Jenas and the guilty plea of newsreader Huw Edwards.

Other notable speakers include Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN; Dame Melanie Dawes, chief executive of Ofcom; and journalist Amol Rajan.

The convention follows the success of Beckham's Netflix documentary released in 2023, which attracted 3.8 million viewers within four days of its launch.

The Royal Television Society's chief executive, Theresa Wise, highlighted the event's focus on education and its recognition as a CPD accredited event.