A one-day symposium hosted by ConnectionFactory (www.connectionfactory.org.uk), a network supported by University of Westminster, the BBC, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC),  and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

• How does the traditional ‘public service’ mission translate into the online, interactive, user-engaged media of today?
• How should professionals and organisations respond to the creative challenge posed by activists and amateurs?
• Can a knowledge exchange network linking researchers and practitioners help us to do things better in the future?

This symposium will bring together media professionals, Web 2.0 entrepreneurs, and academic researchers on mixed discussion panels and a hands-on creative workshop. 

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• Richard Deverell, Chief Operating Officer, BBC North;
• William Dutton, Director of Oxford Internet Institute;
• Dougald Hine, co-founder of School of Everything;
• Jude England, Head of Social Science, British Library;
• Roland Harwood, Director - Open Innovation, Nesta;
• Alexandra Roumbas Goldstein, Digital Marketing Officer for Dogs Trust;
• Dan McQuillan, Enterprise UK & Social Innovation Camp;
• Bill Thompson, technology critic;
• David Gauntlett, author of Making is Connecting.

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