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Greg Childs
The Children's Media Conference
Editorial Director

Greg Childs worked for over 25 years at the BBC, mainly as a director, producer and executive producer of children’s programmes. He created the first Children’s BBC websites and, as Head of Children’s Digital, developed and launched the children’s channels, CBBC and CBeebies. Greg left the BBC in 2004 and advised producers on digital, interactive and cross-platform strategies, and broadcasters on channel launches, digital futures and management support. He was in the launch teams for Teachers TV and the CITV Channel in the UK, and was advisor to the Al Jazeera Children’s Channel for three years. He also consulted with the European Broadcasting Union on their Children’s and Youth strategy. As Editorial Director of the Children’s Media Conference, Greg has grown this annual event into a gathering of 1,200+ delegates, with over 200 speakers, and spin-off events and activities year-round. He is also Director of The Children’s Media Foundation. Greg was awarded an OBE in 2022 for his work with CMC to further international trade and for services to the children’s media sector.
Greg's Sessions
Get In, Get On
A free webinar for newcomers to the industry and newcomers to CMC. Join us for information on joining the children’s media industry, how to make progress with your freelance work or project, and how to use CMC 2022 to best effect.
Creative Keynote: Joseph Coelho
Join us for a CMC - and national - exclusive! The new Waterstones Children's Laureate - a “state secret” until July 4th - will be our Creative Keynote Speaker.
Opening Keynote: Ben McOwen Wilson
Ben McOwen Wilson opens CMC 2022 to explore ‘what next’ – as young people’s media consumption undergoes immense change.
Creative Keynote: Joseph Coelho
Join us for a CMC - and national - exclusive! The new Waterstones Children's Laureate - a “state secret” until July 4th - will be our Creative Keynote Speaker.
Opening Keynote: Ben McOwen Wilson
Ben McOwen Wilson opens CMC 2022 exploring 'What Next...' As MD of YouTube UK, Ben works with some of YouTube's largest global media partners as well as many of the platform's most-recognised creators. YouTube's huge reach, its influence on the way kids experience the world - and the platform it…