Press Release, November 2022

Dates and venue revealed for the IPG’s 2023 Spring Conference

The Independent Publishers Guild’s 2023 Spring Conference will take place in London on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 February.

The popular annual event will have a new look for 2023, having moved to London to optimise accessibility. It will comprise a full day of Conference sessions and networking on Monday 27 February, followed by a special delegate dinner at the British Library in the evening. A half-day of practical workshops and training sessions will follow on the morning of Tuesday 28 February.

The structure of the Spring Conference has been revamped to help publishers reduce the cost of attending at a time of increasing pressure on spending. The changes are in response to feedback from delegates at the IPG’s Conferences in 2022.

While changing format, the 2023 Spring Conference will be packed with its usual compelling combination of inspiring keynotes, publishing case studies, practical advice and networking. Conference bookings open soon, and the full list of speakers and sessions will be unveiled over the coming weeks.

The venue for the Conference is the Shaw Theatre, which has excellent meeting facilities and public transport links. The British Library, venue for the Conference dinner, is adjacent to the Theatre. As well as the in-person event, content will be streamed online to delegates who prefer to join remotely, via a digital platform with interactive features.

IPG chief executive Bridget Shine says: “At a time of enormous challenges and changes in publishing, it’s more important than ever for IPG members to get together to share experiences and advice. We’re very conscious that high inflation and the uncertain economic outlook is putting strain on some publishers’ budgets, and hope that by condensing and moving the Conference we can make it available to as many people as possible. Tickets are exceptional value for money and there will be something to help every independent publisher do even better business. We can’t wait to meet and get the inspiration and information we all need to tackle publishing’s issues and find the opportunities amid the challenges.”

For any further information please contact Bridget Shine, IPG chief executive on 01437 563335 or email [email protected]