London · London, United Kingdom
Hosted by Granola
Hear former BBC Executive Creative Director Julia Whitney discuss the creation of BBC iPlayer in London on 3 November 2026. Presented by Granola, this in-person conversation explores how design responded to a generational shift in media consumption, from radio and television to the web and mobile. Julia led design teams for more than 20 years, including 11 years at the BBC. She headed User Experience and Design for the original BBC iPlayer before leading design across BBC News, Sport and Weather. She later became GM and Executive Creative Director of the BBC’s 150-person User Experience and Design department. Today, she works as an executive and leadership coach across technology, media and climate. The discussion will cover: - The early development of BBC iPlayer - Designing digital products used by millions - Leading design through major changes in technology and audience behaviour - Lessons from Julia’s career at the BBC Doors open at 6pm GMT, with the talk beginning at 6:30pm. Attendees must arrive by 6:30pm, when the doors will close. Drinks and snacks are provided, and the event finishes at 8:30pm. Registration requires host approval, the exact London address is only visible after registering, and the event is expected to be heavily oversubscribed. Request approval to attend
