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From 3 to 7 May, the 47th edition of INPUT took place. INPUT is an annual conference of public media professionals and creators who gather to screen programmes from around the world and to discuss opportunities, challenges and innovations of storytelling in the public service environment. What makes INPUT unique in the media landscape is that it is not a festival, market or competition and has no commercial interest.
This event has been travelling the world since 1977 (the first edition was held in Bellagio) and this year was hosted by the EITB, the Basque Public Broadcasting Corporation, in Bilbao.
INPUT is a mix of programme presentations from around the world, selected for their high interest to public broadcasters (this year 158 productions were submitted and 72 were selected, grouped into 22 sessions), 'special keynote' sessions on topics related to innovation (this year, as expected, AI played a leading role: in addition to the session on AI formats by the author of this article, 'The Grey Zone of AI in Public Service Media - Where do we draw the line when exploring AI? by Kåre V. Poulsen), and other various specialist panels.
The overall impression is that public service still has a fundamental role to play, even – and perhaps especially – in the new global media landscape. Among other things, it plays a crucial role as a guarantor in an information system where it is increasingly difficult to distinguish between accurate and biased information.
“The annual INPUT conference is addressing the most urgent challenges that lie ahead for public media. In a mix of innovative content and special sessions participants have a chance to learn about the latest developments and exchange with international colleagues” said Stefano Semeria, member of the Board of INPUT.
Axel Fiacco
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