The Conference  is organised jointly by the International Media Centre at Salford University and the North West Regional Development Agency and highlights activities, issues and policy affecting television production in the Nations and Regions.

The International Media Centre conceived the Conference in 1993. Since then the IMC has developed the format and annually underwrites the cost of staging the Conference.

There is a Conference Steering Committee, which is now planning the event. This is chaired by Sandy Ross , Managing Director, Murrayfield Media.