The BSME hosts up to 10 events per year, including the Talent Awards in June and BSME Awards in November. All upcoming events will appear on this page and will be open for bookings once confirmed. Keep an eye here for updates and new event announcements.
BSME members are invited to non-award events free of charge. All events are subject to change.
More details on all events below will be added as they become available.
An intimate conversation over lunch with a true living legend of our industry.
Our ICONS lunch is back - and this year we have Ian Hislop. Forty years editing Private Eye, over three decades as a Have I Got News for You fixture, and one of the sharpest minds in British media.
Dan Green will be in conversation with him over champagne and a two-course lunch in the Mirror Room at Rosewood London.
Limited seats. Members get priority booking until Tuesday 9 June.
Friday 26 June, 12:00-3:00pm
The Mirror Room, Rosewood London Wc1V 7EN,
Not yet a BSME member, or not yet renewed for 2026? Either way, now is a good time to get on board. Members enjoy priority booking for events like this, free attendance, and a host of other benefits — find out more here.
How to build your profile (while doing your day job)
Journalists and editors are increasingly expected to have a profile of their own. But what does that actually mean — and is it really necessary?
From social media and newsletters to speaking gigs, podcasts and live events, there are more ways than ever to build visibility beyond the day job. Yet finding the time can feel impossible, and not everyone wants to become a personal brand.
This candid discussion will explore whether great journalists need personal brands, as well as offering advice on how to think strategically about visibility without burning out. Does a large social media following matter? Should you have a newsletter? How much of your reputation should sit with you rather than your employer?
Whether you’re looking to future-proof your career, grow your network or simply understand what “having a profile” means in 2026, this session will offer practical insights and plenty of debate.
Tuesday 7 June 2026 at 9:00am
Scarfe’s Bar, Rosewood London
252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
Join the BSME and attend this event for free and receive many other membership benefits.
Tuesday 29 September - evening
Killer Campaigns
Bryan Glick, editor-in-chief of Computer Weekly, BSME Editor’s Editor 2024 and the man who’s team blew the lid off the Post Office scandal – leads an expert panel that reveals how to slay the bland and build a campaign that cuts through the noise.
Host: Bryan Glick
Venue: Bankside Hotel
Apple News
Panel discussion
Details: tbc
Thursday 26 November
BSME Awards 2026
Host: Dan Green and special guest
Venue: Rosewood Hotel
Breakfast in Bed with…
Details: tbc
Gen Z & the Future of Audiences
Laurence Mozafari, editorial director for the youth audience at Reach, leads a panel of Gen Z creators and brand insiders to decode what younger readers actually want – and how to stop guessing and start connecting.
Host: Laurence Mozafari
Venue: TBD
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More details about the listed events will be shared soon. Please note that event schedules, speaker lineups, and venue arrangements are subject to change.
