Darren Long

Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards

27 November 2025
The Brewery, London

Judges

Darren Long

Programme Director – Content Supply Simplification (CSS), ITV

Darren Long has over 30 years of experience in media and broadcasting, leading innovation and digital transformation at companies like Sky UK, Warner Bros. Discovery and now ITV. He has driven projects in emerging technologies, production automation, and content delivery systems.

At Sky, Darren launched the UK's first HD broadcast and led Sky Studios' development, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. At Warner Bros. Discovery, he facilitated the merger of BT Sport and Eurosport, overseeing major production transitions.

Currently, Darren consults with companies on broadcast technology strategies. He serves as a Trustee for the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), supporting high-quality content delivery to the British Armed Forces. He is passionate about technology and excited about the potential of AI in sports production.

Everybody sees what happens on the screen and what goes out, but there's so much work and effort goes into production, the preplanning and making these things happen, to be recognised for that work that goes on preproduction is amazing!
Richard Wormwell
dock10
Being able to show those unsung heroes within the technical innovation space is a really important achievement and it's a great awards to be part of...
David Harnett
Timeline TV
To recognise people that do stuff that isn't normally recognised, you know it's normally the hosts, the executive producers and the creative directors, but yeah the technical stuff makes it happen!
Lisa Edwards
Studio Ramsay
We're such an important industry to the country, and to everyone we serve from our clients to everyone at home, and there's a huge amount of work that's gone into the last couple of years innovation wise and it's great to be recognised.
Jai Cave
Envy Post Production