Helen Davies is a creative technology and R&D specialist working at the intersection of screen production, research and innovation. As Head of Innovation at Welsh production company Triongl, she leads the development of Sgript, a pioneering platform using human-centred design, responsible AI and emerging technology to rethink how film and television are produced.

With over 15 years’ experience spanning academia and the creative industries, Helen combines deep research expertise with hands-on production experience. She holds a PhD in Film and Television Studies from Aberystwyth University and has led numerous collaborative R&D projects bringing together creative businesses, academics and technology partners.

Her work focuses on UX, inclusive design, audience research and digital innovation, with a particular interest in using technology to solve real-world challenges for creative teams and audiences. Her previous projects include the UKRI-funded The Big Fix Up with Fictioneers, the University of South Wales and Aardman, and a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Boom Cymru and Aberystwyth University exploring young audience engagement with Welsh-language media.

At Triongl, Helen is passionate about using technology and evidence-led innovation to address real-world challenges within the creative industries. Her work focuses on ensuring that emerging technologies are human-centred, practical and meaningful, with innovation supporting the people who work within the sector as much as the systems in which they operate.

William “Todd” Todd-Jones is a Founder Director of Wild Connect, where he helps bring together nature technology, storytelling and public engagement. Across four decades in film, television and theatre, Todd has worked as a creature designer, performer, director, movement consultant, digital performance artist and writer, with credits including Labyrinth, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Batman, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Little Shop of Horrors, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and His Dark Materials, where he was Head of Creature Effects and Master Puppeteer.

Todd’s conservation work has run alongside his screen career for many years. He is closely associated with Save the Rhino International - for whom he’s run marathons & walked from sea level to the highest point of Africa dressed as a rhino. He has used performance, creature work and public storytelling to support wildlife engagement and fundraising. Through Wild Connect, he is now helping develop NIST — the Nature Impact Surveying Toolkit — combining bioacoustic monitoring, AI-supported analysis, ecological verification and “Nature Story” to help productions and other organisations understand, evidence and communicate their impact on the natural world.

Toby Cameron is the founder and senior producer of On Par Productions, a multi-BAFTA Cymru-winning company he has run from Wales for sixteen years. Starting in commercials, On Par now also produces factual television for the BBC and S4C, alongside BFI Network-funded short films. Toby is currently producing his first feature, a fiction film set in Japan, made as a Wales–Japan co-production with Ffilm Cymru funding. On Par have run severalR&D projects supported by Innovate UK, Media Cymru and Welsh Government with a focus on audience viewing habits and sustaoable filmmaking.

A former RTS Cymru Breakthrough Award winner and Doc Society Future Producer alumnus, Toby is now focused on building international co-productions across factual television, feature documentary, and feature film.

Shirish is an award-winning journalist, researcher and community organiser. As News Innovation Research Fellow at Media Cymru, he’s led the News for All / Newyddion I Bawb research projects, working with communities in Grangetown and Blaenau Ffestiniog to explore new, more collective forms of journalism - rooted in what people actually want and need.

Sam co-founded POSTCARD in 2013 with Rich Bentley to tell cross-platform stories from fresh perspectives and drive impact. From award-winning documentaries The Stranger on the Bridge and The Man Who Fell from the Sky to mischief-making digital with influencers like Max Fosh and Ash Holme to end-to-end branded content for organisations such as British Red Cross, The Royal Foundation The Science Museum, Centrepoint and JustGiving.

Sacha Mirzoeff is a Senior Commissioner in Documentaries and Factual Entertainment at Channel 4 and the Head of Channel 4 Bristol.

As a commissioner he looks after award winning shows such as ‘24 Hours in Police Custody’, ‘To Catch a Copper’ and ‘Evacuation.’ He also commissions high profile single films and cinema documentaries with Film 4 such as ‘Molly vs The Machines’  ‘Undercover: Exposing the Far Right’  ‘The Secret of Me,’ Shadow Scholars, and’ ‘A Paedophile in My Family -Surviving Dad.’

Before Channel 4 he was the Founder and Creative Director of Bristol-based Marble Films, which won the BAFTA for best single film and Grierson Science award for ‘Locked In – Breaking the Silence.’ As a freelance director Sacha was multi-award-winning filmmaker in both social issue and natural history documentaries.

Sacha is a trustee for the Sheffield International Documentary Festival, The Royal Television Society in the West of England.

Rosie Higgins is director of Fields Park Productions, film and TV development arm of the Fields Park Media Group, and Unquiet Media, a unique access consultancy and design company specialising in creating more inclusive workplaces, brands, and experiences. Her expertise and experience intersect both media production (where she’s worked for 10+ years) and cognitive science (M.Phil. in Psychoanalysis, MSc in Psychology).

Roderick’s career spans over 20 years of managing, founding and growing angel groups and investment platforms, collectively deploying over £100m of equity investment in more than 500 startup and scaleup businesses. He started at Beer & Partners, the first and largest angel group in the UK which later sold to Risk Capital Partners.

He is now the Managing Director of the UK Business Angels Association, the trade body for angel and early-stage investing, representing 220 organisations including  Angel Groups, Investment Funds and Family Offices that collectively deploy over £2bn p.a. in innovative, high-growth businesses.

Rich Moss, Gorilla TV’s founder and Managing Director comes from an award-winning editing background and has over the last 30 years, grown the business into a nationally respected post-house.

Gorilla has 3 locations across Wales and Bristol, with over 150 edit suites delivering hundreds of hours of multi genre programming to all UK Broadcasters and International clients including HBO, Netflix, Amazon and Disney+

Rich is active in promoting Wales and the Creative Industries, He is a member of various Industry Boards and working groups including UK Screen, BAFTA and ScreenSkills.

Rhodri Talfan Davies was appointed Deputy Director-General in June 2026. He served as Interim Director-General from April to May 2026.

Prior to that, Rhodri joined the BBC Executive Committee in 2021 following his appointment as Director of Nations. In this role he led the BBC’s work serving nations and local audiences across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as leading the BBC’s Across the UK strategy to decentralise the organisation across the country.

Alongside his role as Director of Nations, Rhodri has led the BBC’s response to Generative AI – overseeing a range of technical and editorial pilots across news, sport and local services, and introducing new editorial policies and standards to manage the adoption of this new wave of technology.

Rhodri was Director of BBC Cymru Wales between 2011 and 2020, where he led the opening of the BBC’s new production centre at Central Square in Cardiff in 2020 and oversaw a transformation in drama production set in Wales.

In June 2025, Rhodri was appointed Chair of BBC Media Action – the BBC’s international development charity which operates in more than 30 countries.

Rhiannon White is co-founder and Co-Artistic Director of Common Wealth, an award-winning political, site-specific theatre company based in Cardiff and Bradford. Raised on the St Mellons estate, she leads the company's Welsh programme, creating work with the people most affected by injustice. Known for pioneering high-impact political theatre embedded in working-class communities, her socially-engaged practice has staged ambitious productions in boxing gyms, houses, and warehouses. Recent work includes Demand the Impossible, on the UK's Spycops scandal, and I Have Met the Enemy (and the Enemy is Us), on UK complicity with the arms trade. Rhiannon is a Clore Fellow, Creative Wales Award recipient, and co-author of Do It Yourself: Making Political Theatre, and has written on class inequality in the arts.

Rhiannon Forsyth is the Head of NFTS Cymru Wales, focusing on industry-facing training in tv, film and digital - widening access for under-represented talent. In this role she has developed innovative partnerships and programmes including BBC | YouTube | NFTS Create x Connect programme and the Prime Video Pathways | NFTS Reskill Upskill programme. Rhiannon is passionate about building skills, creating opportunities and helping people thrive in the screen industries.

Peter Effenberg is co-founder and Managing Director of MediaTech Hub Potsdam (MTH Potsdam), the only national Digital Hub for media technologies in Germany and the official startup center of the state of Brandenburg. He began his career in film production: for more than 25 years, he worked as a production manager and line producer for feature films and TV productions, overseeing more than 250 productions. At the same time, his focus increasingly shifted toward the intersection of media and technology, and since 2015 he has been working intensively on digital workflows, metadata, and new business models. In 2013, he founded an international conference on media technology in Babelsberg, which he has placed under the auspices of the MediaTech Hub Potsdam since 2021. Today, the MediaTech Hub Conference (#MTHCON) is Germany’s leading conference for media technologies, with an international focus.

His vision as Managing Director of MTH Potsdam is to support Babelsberg as an international hotspot for MediaTech — a place where creative excellence meets technological innovation. Peter Effenberg sees his role as creating new opportunities at the intersection of startups, established companies, and academia, accelerating innovation, and shaping the framework for the media industry of tomorrow — right in the midst of its greatest transformation.

Osian is a leader in the production and broadcast sector, with a strong track record in technical delivery and innovation. As Operations Director at Afanti Media, he leads some of the largest outside broadcasts in Wales and is at the forefront of making production more sustainable through improving working practices, reducing carbon emissions and supporting better wellbeing. Today, he will speak about two successful Media Cymru projects: Green Stream and Afango.

Nicole Wait is a freelance sustainability manager and consultant for high-end TV and film productions in Wales. She has worked with NBCUniversal on Anemone, Sky on Under Salt Marsh, an independent film The Queen of Fashion, and most recently Channel 4’s Deadpoint. She has delivered sustainability training for Media Cymru and Sgil Cymru/Siop Un Stop, and college workshops for Discover! Creative Careers Cymru. She is currently consulting for productions filming in Europe, and for Rapt World via Media Cymru and Ffilm Cymru's Climate Stories Fund.

Founder of RustyDesign Ltd. Over 15 years experience inventing and operating in the innovation tech industry.Industry leading FDM 3D printing knowledge and concept developer.

Mo Jannah is a BAFTA-nominated presenter, producer, and creative entrepreneur whose career bridges broadcast television, wellbeing, and immersive arts. As one of the mediation experts and on-screen talent featured in Wild Reckoning, a new 16-part series co-commissioned by BBC Daytime and BBC Cymru Wales and fronted by Bear Grylls.

Mo’s career path is as unconventional as it is inspiring. A working-class man from South Wales, he began his professional life supporting offenders in prisons across the region, developing groundbreaking interventions later adopted by the national serious crime unit to help divert young people from criminal pathways. His empathy-driven approach and communication skills became the foundation for his later success in television and media.

His breakthrough came in 2017 through the It’s My Shout talent scheme, where his self-titled observational documentary Mo’s World aired on BBC Two. This launch marked the beginning of a varied and dynamic career that includes presenting and producing across BBC factual and daytime programmes. Widely recognised as an “ideas man,” Mo’s storytelling instincts and extensive cross-sector network have helped develop and shape several successful broadcast formats, amplifying underrepresented voices and fresh perspectives across national and regional television.

Jonathan Prescott is the founder and CEO of Cavefish AI, a Cardiff-based applied AI company specialising in emotional risk intelligence. He helps organisations move from experimenting with AI to practical implementation, using technology to analyse communication, understand human response and improve high-stakes interactions.

Joris Himpens brings over a decade of consulting experience, with deep expertise in finance, risk management, and growth strategy across consumer products, technology and entertainment, and manufacturing. He is also a seasoned expert in go-to-market strategy, with a strong track record of developing and expanding customer bases and market footprints. Today, Joris serves as General Manager of Lab of Tomorrow, where he is focused on elevating the organisation as Europe's first innovation hub at the intersection of entertainment and technology. In this role, he connects corporates, startups, and creatives, accelerating the development of scalable, future-focused solutions.

Louise partnered with Media Cymru to deliver a £600,000 Greening the Screen fund (2023-2026) to support the Screen New Deal: Transformation Plan for Wales and innovative climate storytelling. She collaborates with sustainable screen organisations in the UK and Europe and manages Ffilm Cymru Wales environmental strategy.

Based in North Wales and Somerset, BAFTA Cymru-winning Lowri Roberts and Emmy-nominated Maisie Williams' run production company Rapt where they produce and write. Beginning by creating short films and TV acting, respectively, the pair make entertaining stories with soul and edge to make a positive impact on the world. Their first feature film is Paul Wright's Mission. They have multiple films in development with BFI, Ffilm Cymru and Media Cymru.

Mel is an award-winning business leader, media practitioner and inclusion consultant, with over 25 years’ experience across the screen and digital sectors.

CEO of Creative Access, Mel leads work to open access in the creative industries through internships, mentoring and career development for under-represented talent.

Mel began her career in television, working across a range of productions and leadership roles, including creative diversity lead at Channel 4 and producer of the BBC’s Digital Cities initiative. She is also the founder of Gritty Talent, a tech platform addressing inclusion in TV and film. A passionate advocate for equity in the creative industries, Mel brings a wealth of experience in building inclusive talent pipelines and shaping the future of the sector.

John Giwa-Amu is CEO & Founder of the award-winning Cardiff-based Film, HETV & Games studio Good Gate Media. His films have won awards at BAFTA Cymru, BIFA, Berlin, Toronto & Tribeca including the film The Machine which won three BAFTA Cymru’s (Best Picture, a BIFA and the Screen Award for UK distribution). GGM projects include The Man in My Basement (in partnership with Disney, starring Willem Dafoe and Corey Hawkins, directed by Nadia Latif), which premiered at TIFF, and held the number one streaming spot on Hulu; BAFTA nominated H is for Hawk with Plan B and Lionsgate (starring Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson, directed by Philippa Lowthorpe) released at Telluride; and Lady a BFI/Film4-backed thriller feature which premiered at Sundance winning the Special Jury Award for Acting Ensemble.

Other producing credits include: Little White Lies, The Machine, Don’t Knock Twice, The Roads Not Taken & The Party.

GGM’s first interactive film, The Complex, written by The Handmaid’s Tale screenwriter, became the top-performing interactive title in week-for-week revenues for distributor Wales Interactive. GGM's subsequent games, including Five Dates, Deathtrap Dungeon: The Golden Room, Night Book & Ten Dates also received critical acclaim.

John has been honoured as a Breakthrough Brit, a Future Leader by Screen International & has won the BBC Talent Award. He has served on the boards for Film Cymru Wales, BAFTA Cymru, Screen Alliance Wales & as an advisor to the Welsh Government’s Media Investment Fund.

GGM is currently in development with major studio partners on multiple projects across film, television & games.

Hannah Williams is CEO of the Alacrity Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to developing the next generation of entrepreneurs and creating high-growth technology businesses in Wales. With more than 20 years’ experience in finance, business growth and strategic leadership, Hannah previously spent over a decade as CFO of Tiny Rebel, helping scale the business from start-up to a £15m-turnover brand employing around 100 people. At Alacrity, she works closely with founders, investors, industry, universities and government to turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses, with a particular focus on technology, AI and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem across South Wales. Hannah is also one of the founding partners of She Who, an initiative focused on connecting, supporting and championing women across Wales. Passionate about developing people as well as businesses, she is a strong advocate for entrepreneurship, mentoring, collaboration and creating opportunities that deliver lasting economic and social impact.

Geraint Evans is S4C’s Chief Executive since January 2025. He joined the channel in 2019, and has taken on key roles including interim Chief Content Officer and Director of Content and Publishing Strategy. Before S4C, he spent 25 years at ITV Cymru Wales, where he led its Welsh-language programming. A passionate advocate for Welsh media, Geraint brings deep experience from his broadcasting career to his leadership of S4C.

Gavin Porter is a BAFTA-winning filmmaker, theatre maker and visual storyteller based in Butetown, Cardiff, working across theatre, documentary and drama. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of South Wales and Clore Fellow. Gavin’s work often explores themes of identity, community and political tension through intimate, character-driven stories.

Frances is one half of the team developing the revolutionary Protempod Battery Mobile power system. A seasoned environmental campaigner, Frances works as a researcher and strategist.

Danny Askew is a Design and Manufacturing Engineer at Rusty Design Limited. Danny works at the intersection of engineering, sustainability and the creative industries and through Media Cymru and Innovate UK-supported R&D, he has helped develop new approaches to manufacturing props and scenic elements for film and television using additive manufacturing, low-VOC materials and circular design principles. His work focuses on reducing waste while expanding the creative possibilities of modern fabrication.

Ciron Gruffydd is a creative producer and writer working in scripted development at Rondo Media. Originally from Porthmadog, his work is rooted in Welsh communities of north Wales. His television credits include Bariau, Rownd a Rownd and Pobol y Cwm. He is particularly interested in developing ambitious Welsh stories for international audiences and exploring emerging forms of storytelling, including mobile-first vertical drama.

Crash was founded by Christie Toal, who brings 12 years of experience developing and making formats and documentaries for BBC Studios, ITV, and Sony Pictures, Crash blends traditional production rigor with digital innovation. Christie is a recognised innovator in the digital space, recently speaking on digital innovation at the 2025 Wales Screen Summit.

Crash Productions is a leading youth entertainment producer and "digital-first" indie based in Wales. Crash is digitally native. We understand Gen Z and Millennial audiences and create fast-paced, platform-specific content with a tone that delivers for this audience. Our rapid growth is supported by the Channel 4 Emerging Indie Fund (2023), the Channel 4 Business Boost program, as well as the PACT/Creative Wales’ Future Wales scheme.

With deep-rooted connections in the UK rap and creator space, Crash is well positioned to help UK broadcasters and brands build a pipeline of digitally native talent for new, innovative digital formats and documentaries produced from the Nations and Regions. We also work with brands; bridging the gap between social media marketing and authentic youth entertainment.

Crash’s most recent entertainment format is Dating Dad which sees one creator go up against 5 dads before meeting their daughter. Two episodes have launched with Max Khadar and Brazavilleee on Channel 4.0, Dating Dad is one of 4.0’s most successful new format launches this year.

Christie is a passionate creative from Swansea who somewhat successfully balances her free time between books, video games and, Dungeons and Dragons.

Accordion Innovation Ltd is led by Andy Taylor, whose background in media (BBC Radio 1, Capital) and pivot toward founding his own production company (Bwlb) and Research & Development (Clwstwr, Stars4Media, Innovate UK, Media Cymru) led him to first invent Accordion, then found Accordion Innovation Ltd - a company dedicated to creating new tech and helping others to innovate and benefit from R&D (research and development) processes.

My name is Amira, I am a writer, poet and cultural journalist who is passionate about learning about the people around us and sharing stories that connect us all beyond all barriers and borders.