Leading Executives to Speak at the 7th Lille Dialogues
The 7th edition of the Lille Dialogues is set to occur on March 27, featuring a remarkable lineup of speakers from top media and entertainment companies such as France Télévisions, ITV, M6, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ARTE. This event is part of the industry program of the celebrated television festival, Series Mania.
This international summit, which spans an entire day, aims to gather prominent industry leaders for a collaborative reflection on the current challenges confronting the TV industry. The event is designed to foster international cooperation and stimulate insightful dialogues.
Following an opening address by Series Mania President Anne Bouverot, the 2025 edition of the Lille Dialogues will comprise several panel discussions and keynote presentations from leading industry executives. These discussions will delve into the significance of creativity in the global audiovisual industry. This year’s event will focus on ‘Post Peak TV: Challenging Times Ahead’, encompassing topics such as AI funding and changing audience preferences.
Confronting Major Industry Challenges
“The audiovisual industry, after a period of great excitement and growth, is now facing several significant challenges,” said Laurence Herszberg, the founder and general director. “We see a funding crisis, marked by a fierce competition for advertising budgets. There’s a sociological challenge linked to this advertising crisis, as younger generations shift to social platforms. Lastly, an industrial revolution is underway, driven by the undeniable impact of artificial intelligence,” Herszberg elaborated.
Themes for Panel Discussions
Series Mania’s 2025 panel discussions will center on four themes: All Eyes on Advertising Budget: What are the impacts on content creation?; Fast Forward – The AI Revolution: What will our industry look like in five years?; Deepfake & Algorithms: How should we develop critical thinking in viewers?; and Preserving A Virtuous European Model: The challenges of the 2026 AVMS revision.
Keynote Speakers
Several distinguished speakers are scheduled to participate in this year’s panels. They include Erik Barmack, CEO of Wild Sheep Content; Antoine Bayet, Head of Editorial at INA; Marianne Carpentier, Head of Emerging Technologies at TF1; Johann Choron, Head of Gen AI for Media & Entertainment at Google EMEA; Gregory Dray, Co-Founder of Animaj; Mathilde Fiquet, Secretary General of CEPI; and more.
Additionally, the day’s program will also feature several Keynote addresses by eminent figures such as Bruno Patino, CEO of Arte; Delphine Ernotte Cunci, CEO of France Télévisions; Ruth Berry, President of International Distribution at ITV Studios; David Larramendy, Chairman of the management board at M6 Group; Rodolphe Belmer, CEO of TF1 Group; and Gerhard Zeiler, President of International at Warner Bros. Discovery.
Conclusion
The Lille Dialogues offers a critical platform for industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the audiovisual industry. This event continues to foster meaningful discussions, collaborative solutions, and thought-provoking exchanges, making it a must-attend for all industry professionals.
FAQs
1. What is the Lille Dialogues?
The Lille Dialogues is an international summit that brings together key industry leaders to discuss the challenges facing the TV industry today.
2. When and where is the 7th edition of the Lille Dialogues taking place?
The 7th edition of the Lille Dialogues is scheduled for March 27 as part of the industry program of the television festival, Series Mania.
3. What are the main themes for the 2025 panel discussions?
The main themes for the discussions are advertising budgets and its impacts on content creation, the AI revolution, developing critical thinking in viewers regarding deepfake and algorithms, and the challenges of the 2026 AVMS revision.
4. Who are some of the keynote speakers for this year’s event?
Some keynote speakers include Bruno Patino, CEO of Arte; Delphine Ernotte Cunci, CEO of France Télévisions; Ruth Berry, President of International Distribution at ITV Studios; David Larramendy, Chairman of the management board at M6 Group; Rodolphe Belmer, CEO of TF1 Group; and Gerhard Zeiler, President of International at Warner Bros. Discovery.
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