The Big Five - Women in Journalism Scotland Summit

An afternoon and evening of panel discussions, speeches, a guided exhibition tour, three-course dinner, drinks and a chance to catch up with colleagues, and meet new ones, in the iconic surroundings of V&A Dundee.

Keynote speech by Daily Mirror Political Editor Pippa Crerar, who has led the political coverage during the Covid pandemic by a country mile and broke the stories of Barnard Castle and many of the Partygate scoops.

Political broadcaster and comedian Ayesha Hazarika will also give an after dinner insight into her career in politics.

Other speakers include Shelley Jofre, Head of Investigations at BBC Scotland, and Libby Brooks, Scotland Correspondent at The Guardian.

The day also features a panel discussion on levelling the playing field for women in sports journalism featuring Heather Dewar, broadcast and print sports journalist, Sophie Goodwin, sports reporter at the Press and Journal, and Ginny Clark, a freelance sports journalist who was appointed Scotland's first female Sports Editor of a national newspaper 20 years ago.

Following a break for tea and coffee there will be a panel discussion on the future of arts journalism with Joyce McMillan, arts journalist and columnist, Arusa Qureshi, music writer and editor, Jan Patience, freelance arts journalist and Anna Burnside, arts journalist at The Sunday Mail.

Guests will also be invited to take a guided tour of a new exhibition uncovering the story of Valentines, bringing together the disciplines of photography, illustration and print design.

Guests are invited to attend a three-course gala dinner at Tatha, V&A Dundee’s restaurant with glorious views over the River Tay.

The event will kick off at 2.30pm with registration and name badge collection in the auditorium on the upper floor. Panel discussions will take place in the afternoon, speeches from 7pm and dinner is at 8pm.

With thanks to our headline sponsor DC Thomson. For any queries please email wijscotland@gmail.com.