Programme — Podfest North

Timetable and Details

Inspiration
Hear how successful podcasts were built.

Practical knowledge
Take away techniques you can use immediately.

Connections
Meet podcasters, producers, brands and creatives from across the North.

New ideas
Discover what's changing in podcasting and audio.

Opportunities
Find collaborators, guests, partners and potentially your next project.

09:30 Arrival and registration

Audio UK ‘poser tables’ featuring experts ready to answer your questions about technology, monetisation, AI etc will be open throughout the day.

Workshops will also be held covering editing and more.

A ‘live’ podcast recording will take place so you can see how the magic happens!

Morning sessions

Welcome and meet your host Ngunan Adamu

Bernard Achampong, Chair of Audio UK

John Gibbons, The Anfield Wrap

Adam Bowie, BBC Audiences Editor

12:30 Break for lunch

Afternoon sessions

BBC Executive Editor for Merseyside Ben Anderson

David Reid, Professor of AI at Hope University and co-presenter of “Married to the Machine” with journalist Stephanie Power

Professor of Radio and Participation Dr Caroline Mitchell of the University of Sunderland looks to the future of podcasting

16:00-17:00 Audiotrain networking event

From long-standing creators to those who are still developing their podcast; editors, audience researchers and more. We’ve gathered together guests who will be able to talk about their podcasting journey.
The whole idea behind Podfest North is to allow anyone to learn about podcasting. Whether it’s queries about kit, interviewing techniques or how to reach an audience, we hope you’ll find answers to your questions.
We’ve assembled a wide range of guests from all walks of life. We’re hoping this event will be just the start when it comes to creating a flourishing, diverse podcasting community across the north.