TellyCast has added Leah Green of Guardian Studios, branded entertainment consultant Sam Glynne, Spud Gun Studios’ Tom Payne and Platform Media’s Ainsley Cannon to the speaker line-up for its 2026 Digital Content Forum.
The fifth edition of the event takes place at BFI Southbank in London on Thursday November 5. It will bring together creators, studios, producers, broadcasters, brands, agencies, platforms and publishers working across the digital-first content economy.
The four latest additions join a line-up that includes Attention Industries chief executive Sam Barcroft, Strong Watch Studios co-founder Thom Gulseven, media consultant and former BBC digital executive Victoria Jaye, and Kelly Luegenbiehl, co-founder of mobile-first production company Shorties Studios.
Also confirmed are Seen.TV co-founder Yusuf Omar, Matt Amys of Sidemen Entertainment and Seb Losardo, founder of YouTube strategy company Grow.
TellyCast founder and Digital Content Forum host Justin Crosby said: “These excellent new additions will bring further perspectives from publishers, production companies and businesses working directly with creators and digital audiences. We want the Forum to be a place where people can compare what they are learning in practice, make new connections and find opportunities to work together as this part of the industry develops. Leah, Sam, Tom and Ainsley will all bring valuable insights.”
Previously announced speakers include BBC head of digital development Mariel Capisciolto, Channel 4 digital commissioning editor Kaio Grizzelle and Hearst Canvas creative director Danny Baggott, alongside Matt Campion of Spirit Studios, Bryony Hopkins of BRYONY ink., Molly Bonham McDonald of Blue Door Productions, Grace Miller of Grace Experiments, Cam Mensah of Curve Media, Anthony Smith of StoryGrain, Howie Fine of Mindzone Media and Caroline Servy of The Wit.
The programme is expected to feature more than 30 speakers examining commissioning, creator-led businesses, audience development, monetisation, social video, vertical content and the changing relationship between digital platforms and traditional media. Panels, presentations and case studies will be combined with opportunities to pitch projects and meet others in the digital-first production community. Early bird tickets are currently available here.
