The first ever meeting of the West Midlands branch of the Future of News group will be held at Birmingham City University on Monday February 8 at 6.45pm. Inspired by the Future of News group in London, organised by Adam Westbrook, WM FON has been set up to discuss how new approaches can help to benefit journalism in the 21st century. A number of influential bloggers and journalists have already signed up to take part in the event, which will be held at the BCU’s Perry Barr campus.
Organiser Philip John, of The Lichfield Blog and Journal Local, said he wanted the event to become a monthly forum for everyone interested in news in the West Midlands. “I’m really excited about the next few years for the news industry. My hope is that Future of News WM will be both the showcase and birthplace for many innovative new projects that can move the industry forward and prove it’s one of the most exciting to be in.” Birmingham City University’s Paul Bradshaw, founder and editor of the Online Journalism Blog will also be at the event.
To register for free attendance and for more information please visit the Meetup.com web page for the West Midlands group.
To learn more about the UK Future of News group visit the Meetup.com web page.
