Children’sMediaConference2026

Directors UK members can recieve an exclusive discounted rate for The Children’s Media Conference (CMC) 2026.

Taking place in Sheffield from Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 July, CMC is the UK’s leading event for the children’s media industry, bringing together over 1,200 professionals for three days of insight, inspiration and networking.

This year’s Opening Keynote Speaker is award-winning journalist and podcaster Catherine Carr, whose work explores the lives and voices of young people. Her perspective comes at a pivotal time for the industry, as children navigate an increasingly complex digital world and the sector responds to major shifts in platforms, regulation and audience behaviour.

CMC 2026 will explore the theme of Finding the Funding, Finding the Audience, offering valuable insight, debate and connections for anyone working in children’s content.