Lord Currie is giving the keynote at the IIC Conference - Thousands to Millions � The New Diversity in Broadcasting and Telecommunications - Monday 10th October 2005 � Tuesday 11th October 2005.

A very interesting line up - both of speakers and topics. Good to see Professor James Curran on the bill. I used to have some very early Friday morning Political Economy lectures with him during my time at Goldsmiths - despite the hour it never failed to be the highlight the week!

Other speakers include:

Francesco Caio, Chief Executive Officer, Cable & Wireless plc
Karol Jakubowicz, Director, Strategy and Analysis Department, National Council for Radio and Television, Poland
Viviane Reding, Commissioner for Information Society and Media, European Commission (in principle)
David Harrington, Special and Regulatory Adviser, Communications Managers Association
Cordel Green, Executive Director, Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica
Professor Martin Cave, Director, Centre for Management under Regulation, University of Warwick Business School
Richard Hooper, Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Content Board, Ofcom

Hit the links for full details but here’s an overview…

The 36th IIC Annual Conference in association with Chatham House
Chatham House, London
Monday 10th October 2005 � Tuesday 11th October 2005

This conference will examine the drive towards convergence in telecommunications and broadcasting, explore the emerging �thousands to millions� world and assess the impact on business and the consumer. Topics for debate will include:

• How can business strategies balance the possibilities opened up by new technologies against funding uncertainties and the economic cycle?
• What will be the impact of a multiplicity of channels and media on public interest broadcasting?
• How can regulators effectively protect the public interest and the consumer interest?
• What does the diversity of channels and media mean for advertising and subscription revenue?
• What will bring about commercial acceleration? Which business models offer the best chances of success?

For further information please email dribeiro@chathamhouse.org.uk
Tel.+44 (0)20 7957 5753