There’s no better place to improve your professional knowledge and skills and connect with fellow independents and partners from across publishing. We hope you’ll join us.
It’s always good to see so many rising stars of publishing at our Conferences. To encourage even more, we have a great three-for-two deal on tickets, providing one of your group is aged under 35.
Bursaries are available to support attendance from IPG publishers who might not otherwise be able to join us;the deadline for entering the draw for these has now passed.
Please note that the three-for-two and bursary discounts cannot be used together.
All prices are GBP (£) and are subject to VAT.
Please note we operate a no-refund policy on all our events.
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The programme
Keynote speakers will include Alastair Campbell, podcast star, bestselling author, journalist and former government director of communications, who will explore the landscapes of politics and media and what publishers might learn from podcasting. A second keynote comes from Dharshini David, BBC chief economics correspondent, independently-published author and an IPG Conference favourite, who will have an incisive take on the UK and global economy in 2024 and beyond.
Inspiring publishing leaders joining the Conference include Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom, co-founders of Magic Cat Publishing, the 2024 CPI Independent Publisher of the Year, with a masterclass of growing a business with positive values and work-life balance at the core.
Other big themes of the Autumn Conference will include:
- A guide to the latest tools for better sustainability and accessibility
- Practical advice for better author liaison, maximizing Spotify revenue, promoting reading for pleasure and much more
- The opportunities and risks of AI, with Vicky Hartley of Watkins Media on its editorial use and PLS’ Tom West on the role of collective licensing
- Break-outs dedicated to academic and professional publishing, including ProQuest’s Tash Edmonds on global library trends and Bristol University Press’ Alison Shaw on combining success with a social mission
- Finance tips, with case studies of crowdfunding, Shimmr AI’s Nadim Sadek on venture capital and a financial management 101 from Martin Casimir
- A close look at distribution challenges and solutions with Ingram’s David Taylor and consultant James Kellow
- Networking, a drinks reception and an Exhibitors Zone with top publishing suppliers and service providers.
More speakers and sessions will be confirmed in the coming weeks, and you can see current the full programme here.