"A future where trusted information strengthens democracy, where every child has a fair start, where creativity fuels growth and social capital, and where no-one is left behind in the digital age." The speech in Salford will set out Mr Davie's vision for the corporation's future. The BBC's current royal charter, which sets out the terms and purposes of its existence, expires in 2027, and negotiations with the government about its renewal are ramping up. He will argue that the BBC can play a key part in making the UK a "global leader in trusted information", support democracy, boost education and economic growth, and improve digital access. "The future of our civilised, cohesive, democratic society is, for the first time in my life, at risk," Mr Davie will say.