The Podcast Show London has opened its speaker and session submission process for its May 2026 event, while announcing a 10-member International Advisory Board to guide the conference programming.

The show accepts submissions from February 2 through February 28, 2026. Applicants can propose full-panel sessions and keynotes, or nominate themselves or others as panelists or moderators for show-curated sessions via the event’s website. The Podcast Show London Content Team will review all submissions.

The International Advisory Board includes representatives from major audio platforms and podcast networks:

• Ruth Fitzsimons, Director of Digital at Bauer Media

• James Cridland, Editor of Podnews
• Bernard Achampong, Founder of Unedited and Chair of AudioUK
• Arielle Nissenblatt, Founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective
• Megan Bradshaw, Head of Spoken Word for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand at Amazon Music
• Shaun Wilson, Vice President of Podcast Sales at Audioboom 
• Carrie Lieberman, COO of iHeartPodcasts
• Vicky Etchells, Director of Podcasts at Global 
• Arif Noorani, Director of CBC Podcasts
• Steve Ackerman, Board Advisor and Consultant

Event Details and Ticketing

The Podcast Show London takes place May 20-21, 2026. First-release discounted passes, offering savings up to £100, are available until January 30, 2026.

“The Podcast Show London has delivered, over the past 4 years, an unrivaled program of sessions, speakers and show features,” said Ferga O’Neill, Deputy Director and Head of Content at The Podcast Show London, in a press release. 

“Our fifth year of the show will be our most ambitious yet. We look forward to receiving submissions throughout February and, with the support of our newly announced International Advisory Board, we are excited with the prospect of delivering a world class programme in May.”

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