WELCOME

The BBC is proud to host the 21st Public Broadcasters International Conference in London on 7-9 November 2012.

The conference offers an exhilarating platform for the world's public service broadcasters.  We'll deliver a forum for challenging existing views, sharing unique PSB experiences and showcasing the most engaging content.

Our vibrant agenda goes to the heart of PSB dilemmas and unashamedly confronts the most contentious issues in public service broadcasting. Expect honest, candid and forthright debate among broadcasters from every corner of the globe.

We aim to scrutinise PSB coverage of elections in the week of the US election, examine the future of sports rights and explore the consequences of austerity for broadcaster funding.  And plenty more.

The eyes of the world are on London as we host the world's greatest sporting events - the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2012 is London's year. Let us inspire you.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

This year's keynote speaker will be Lord Patten of Barnes, Chairman of the BBC Trust.