About this Event
DCTV invites you to our 2026 Community Media Seminar.
Join us at Dublin Business School (Aungier Street) for an afternoon celebrating the success and opportunities in community media, showcasing production techniques, and inspiring members, producers, and students to take their community stories further.
Join us for engaging panel discussions and networking. Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for community media. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this seminar has something for everyone.
This afternoon's seminar will focus on media production, journalism, podcasting, and emerging media technologies.
13:45: Registration
14:00 - 14:10: Introduction by Conor Murphy (Dublin Business School) and Bernadine Carraher (Chair of DCTV)
14:10 - 15:10: Community Journalism and Podcasting (Panel Discussion), featuring:
👤 Dr Dave Robbins (DCU)
👤 Declan Cassidy (DCTV)
👤 Vanessa Greene (DCTV)
15:10 - 15:30: Coffee and Networking Break
15:30 - 17:00: AI and Emerging Technologies in Community Media (Panel Discussion), featuring:
👤 John Gormley (DCTV)
👤 Barnaby Taylor (Dublin Business School)
👤 Maeve Bray (Coimisiún na Meán - Ireland's media regulator)
👤 Ciaran O’ Carrol (Screen Ireland and TU Dublin)
👤 Edel Brosnan (Screen Producers Ireland)
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Welcome and introduction
🕑: 02:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Community Journalism and Podcasting
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee and Networking
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
AI and Emerging Technologies in Community Media
Event venue & nearby stays
Dublin Business School, 13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin, Ireland