The editor of the Financial Times, Roula Khalaf, has said that a focus of her 2022 Hugh Cudlipp Lecture will be on media freedom under assault.
The lecture will take place at the Royal Over-Seas League at Six Park Place, St James’s London SW1A 1LR on Wednesday 4 May from 7pm. Hosted by the London Press Club and sponsored by the Daily Mirror and Cision UK, there is no entry fee.
As editor of the Financial Times, Khalaf has a first-hand perspective on the challenges facing the UK today as it recovers from the pandemic.
Her experience as the FT’s foreign editor also gives Khalaf an insight into the geo-political issues that are dominating the news agenda.
Tickets are free and can be booked here.
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Book now: Two weeks until Society of Editors ‘Future of News’ conference
Media coverage of the war in Ukraine and how traditional news media can engage younger audiences through social platforms are two of the key topics to be discussed at the Society of Editors ‘Future of News’ conference in a fortnight’s time.
Considered a major highlight of the industry calendar, the Society’s first in-person conference since 2019 will take place on Wednesday 11 May 2022 at Mary Ward House in London.
Alongside the challenges of covering the war in Ukraine and how UK news outlets are working around the clock to navigate disinformation, use new technologies and keep staff safe both on the frontline and at home, the conference will also look closely at how news outlets can tailor their content to attract new audiences on TikTok, the next steps for more representative newsrooms and the future models for making news pay.
Dawn Alford, Executive Director of the Society of Editors, pictured right, said: “Next month’s Future of News conference has an exceptional line-up of industry experts and it will provide an essential forum for journalists across the UK to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the UK news media.”
There are a small number of places available at the conference so those wishing to attend are encouraged to book now. A day-delegate is priced at £150+VAT for members and £160+VAT for non-members. To book please contact Angela Upton office@societyofeditors.org. A programme and list of speakers for the event can be found here.