Invitations to debate journalism and hyperlocal

A couple of events coming up which I’m involved in over the next couple of weeks and which I’d like to share with you, and pass on invitations.

* First up, as part of this year’s Edinburgh Science Festival I’ll be joining the Daily Record’s Iain Hepburn (@iainmhepburn), The Guardian’s Martin Belam (@currybet), along side Dundee based gaming expert Brian Baglow (@flackboy) to discuss the varied challenges and opportunities facing journalists in this modern media landscape.In a panel debate (chaired by The Guardian’s Scotland correspondent Severin Carrell ), we’ll discuss some of the trends, tools and technologies which are shaping journalism in the digital age. I believe it’s the first time the festival has incorporated journalism into the programme and it promises to be a lively debate from 4-5pm on Sunday, April 11.
Tickets, £7 / £5 student, are available at www.sciencefestival.co.uk, from the booking hotline on 0131 553 0322 or at the box office at the Edinburgh Fringe Shop on the Royal Mile.

* The following weekend, it’s time for the Talk About Local and Guardian Local Unconference. In it’s second year, this day of talking hyperlocal booked out within hours of the tickets being made available. (However, I snuck a few back so if you’re really desperate to get in to the Leeds event, let me know why and I’ll see what I can do on a first come, first served basis). As last year, the agenda for the day will be decided by those attending. I’m looking forward to seeing what issues and concerns are raised at the event….as well as blogging, of course!
Follow the day’s proceedings on Saturday, April 17 using the Twitter hashtag #TAL10