Apply to speak at BE YOU 2025
We’re proud to bring together world-leading voices shaping the media and entertainment industry.
The BE YOU Festival will take place in July 2025
Apply now to join us on stage.
BEYOU Festival 2024
FESTIVAL of
media
culture
BE YOU is a 1-day festival designed to spark honest conversation about the whole slate of media and entertainment culture.
From representation and inclusion, to empowering new content creators and tackling mid-level career ceilings, no subject is off the table.
A dynamic mix of over 350 industry heavyweights and fresh newcomers come together to passionately discuss the future of media culture.
Will you leave full of ideas and inspiration?
For sure. But most importantly, you’ll also walk away with tangible tactics, tools and connections.
Not your average industry event.
Be YOU is where your stories take centre stage
This is far from a corporate conference in a stuffy hotel event suite. The BE YOU experience is vibrant, dynamic and collaborative.
The relaxed environment gives you the perfect opportunity to learn, grow and be inspired, whilst also making new contacts and building solid relationships.
Collective change happens at
BE YOU
It's where the brightest and most curious minds across media talk openly. About the things that matter.
Fresh Panels
And Speakers
No corporate talks. No PowerPoints. Our speakers focus on ideas and practical tools, designed to leave a lasting influence on you.
Why attend?
There are heaps of reasons to be a part of the BE YOU Festival, here’s our top 6:
1
Do Business
Why leave your next business opportunity to chance, when you can engineer serendipity in a space that stimulates conversation and builds networks?
2
Spark New Thinking
Hear and talk to people who are redefining the film and TV industry narrative and see things through a different lens to challenge your own mindset.
3
Learn Something New
With a line-up of inspiring TV and film industry trailblazers, experience unparalleled discovery and learning with BE YOU’s world class content programme
4
Make new contacts
Whether you are looking for your next collaboration, scoping new talent or looking for an industry ally, this is your opportunity to create and build new relationships.
5
Express Yourself
Help drive positive change in film and TV by using your voice and being a part of the change you want to see.
6
Be Inspired
Honest conversations and heartwarming personal stories will leave you with fresh ideas and a warm fuzzy feeling you just can't bottle.
Who is the Festival for?
Whether you are a newcomer, a senior industry exec or a talented disruptor, BE YOU is an essential destination for all media and entertainment professionals.
BE YOU is for leadership teams making strategic decisions.
BE YOU is for talented content creators, techies and emerging business leaders.
