"I am delighted to be chairing The Media Festival this year" said Julie Meyer. "It's a unique opportunity for digital businesses large and small to meet and explore the exciting opportunities that continue to present themselves in this dynamic sector. "

The focus of this year will be on "a number of crucial areas, including seeking funding and investment, understanding the potential of emerging disruptive technologies, and creating effective partnerships with other content businesses."

The Media Festival has stated they are "delighted to welcome new Festival Chair Julie Meyer. Julie is the founder and CEO of Ariadne Capital, a specialist technology investment and advisory firm, backing entrepreneurs across the digital media and technology space. She brings a wealth of experience, having co-founded legendary entrepreneur networking forum First Tuesday, and heads a new advisory committee comprising some of the most dynamic media executives around, including:
• Feargal Sharkey, CEO, UK Music
• Dan Hon, Founder, Six to Start
• Peter Smith, President, NBC Universal International
• Adrian van Klaveren, Controller, BBC Radio Five Live
• Tom Thirlwall, CEO, Big Balls Films"

The Media Festival will take place at the Palace Hotel, Manchester - 17th-19th November. For More information please see:

http://www.themediafestival.com/index.cfm