Reflecting diversity - the LGBT community and the media 2010

Guest of Honour: Peter Tatchell, co-founder, OutRage!

Please note that the date for this seminar has changed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

This seminar will look at how the sexual diversity of 21st century Britain is reflected in its media. Timed to coincide with the release of the BBC`s consultation on its portrayal of LGBT audiences, this seminar will discuss the representation of the community across TV, radio, press and online, the employment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the media and examine the opportunities for investment and advertising presented by a vibrant and growing LGBT market in the UK.

We are delighted that Tim Davie, Director of BBC Audio & Music, BBC and Chair, BBC Working Group on Portrayal and Inclusion of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Audiences;Mark Mangla, Commercial Director, QSoft Consulting and Peter Tatchell, co-founder, OutRage! have agreed to deliver keynote addresses at this seminar.

Other confirmed speakers include: Stephen Coote, Co-ordinator, Gay Business Association;William Gore, Public Affairs Director, Press Complaints Commission; Pip Hainsworth, Marketing Director, Clear Channel Outdoor; Colm Howard-Lloyd, Vice Chair, Communications, Pride London;Oona King, Head of Diversity, Channel 4; Dr Rachel Lawes, Specialist in Human Communications and founder, Lawes Consulting; Andrew Pierce, Columnist, Daily Mail; Dr Chris Pullen, Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, Bournemouth University; Peter Purton, Policy Officer, Disability, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender Rights, Equality & Employment Rights Department, TUC;Matthew Todd, Editor, Attitude; Kim Watson, Managing Director - Media and Marketing, Millivres Prowler Group; Professor Stephen Whittle, Professor of Equalities Law, School of Law, Manchester Metropolitan School of Law; Vice President, Press for Change and Chair, Transgender Europe andAudrey Williams, Partner, Human Resources Group, Head of Discrimination Law, Eversheds.

We are delighted that Stephen Gilbert MP and Iain Stewart MP have agreed to chair this seminar.