The ASTRA 2010 Conference will draw together Australia's subscription television industry for a timely look at the media landscape and what lies ahead. An innovative and thought provoking range of topics and speakers have been confirmed, including keynote Liberty Global President and CEO Mike Fries. Other international speakers featured are Eric Schrier, Executive Vice President, FX, based in Los Angeles, Phil O'Sullivan, Executive Producer, CNN based in Hong Kong, WIRED.com Editor in Chief, Evan Hansen from San Francisco, and Executive Producer Mark Burnett will give the plenary address.

Women in Television Breakfast

The Women in Television Breakfast will be a great opportunity for attendees to catch-up, network and hear from some of the most inspiring professionals in the industry. We are pleased to announce this year's speakers: Sandra Levy, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Film Television and Radio School, Deirdre Brennan, Director of Programming, Nickelodeon, and Joe Pollard, Chief Executive Officer, NineMSN. This year we will present the inaugural ASTRA Pioneer Award - recognising the creativity, inspiration and hard work of a deserving individual.