LBF and PA launch conference to discuss inclusivity and diversity in publishing
4 AUGUST 2016
A new conference is being launched in November, programmed by The Publishers Association with event management by The London Book Fair (LBF), to address the issues around inclusivity and diversity in publishing.
The Publishers Association has worked with diversity organisations and other engaged parties across the publishing industry on the preliminary planning of the conference to ensure a balanced and relevant programme.
Conference themes will be increasing inclusivity in publishing from discovering new writing talent, diversity in published content, reaching new audiences, diversity in the publishing workforce, accessibility, bookselling and mentoring. The conference will look at progress so far, existing initiatives and organisations as well as discussion of ways to promote diversity across the industry.
Speakers and participants will include authors, publishers, agents and booksellers.
“Building Inclusivity in Publishing” will offer delegates insight into the current situation, new research and networking. It will be relevant to all those who work in publishing industry from senior leadership teams, to marketing and design, human resources, editors, bookseller and librarians.
Stephen Lotinga, UK Publishers Association, said:
“We’re proud to be working in partnership with The London Book Fair on this important conference. The Publishers Association has been seeking for some time to strengthen links between diversity organisations and the publishing community, as we know that creating a more representative industry is a major concern for our members.
“The Building Inclusivity in Publishing conference will provide our members and colleagues in the wider publishing ecosystem with a day of insight into the landscape of publishing and inspiration for ways to make a collective change.”
Jacks Thomas, Director of The London Book Fair, said: “As so many people across publishing are working to make the industry more inclusive, this conference gives a great opportunity to share and learn from each other’s experiences. We know from the seminar programme at LBF the industry wants both to know and to do more to make publishing accessible to all.”
The conference will be held on 15 November 2016, at 15 Hatfields London
Register your interest now. www.londonbookfair.co.uk
Tickets for “Building Inclusivity in Publishing” are priced at £199 plus VAT and are available now from:
https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/buildinginclusivityinpublishing
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THE LONDON BOOK FAIR (LBF)
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