Publishing Events Diary
Find out below about the latest events where you can meet people working in the industry, hear about the key issues facing the sector and explore other ways to further your career.
Guardian Changing Media Summit
18 March 2010
Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
A blueprint for creative and commercial success in the digital world. Bringing you another one-day fix of all things digital media and providing you with access to speakers, content and networking you simply can't get anywhere else.
For more information please visit Guardian Changing Media Summit.
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
The Future of Academic Book Publishing
18 March 2010
What are the issues facing academic and scholarly publishers today and what does the future hold? For all those concerned with strategies for developing book content from an editorial, sales or marketing background.
This session is chaired by Sam Bruinsma of Brill Publishing and speakers include: Paul deCillis, American Institute of Physics; Laura Cox, Frontline Global Marketing Services; Richard Padley, Semantico; Sarah Stamford, Cambridge University and Linda Bennett.
For more information please visit ALPSP.
Society of Young Publishers
@Phoenix: SYP Soiree
18 March 2010, 6-11pm
The Phoenix Artist Club, London
The SYP are launching what they hope to be the first of many industry get-togethers. Held at the famous literary venue, The Phoenix Artists Members Club, you can join the SYP for champagne and conversation, and a catch up with friends and professionals.
Get on the guest list email social@thesyp.org.uk.
For more information visit @Phoenix: SYP Soiree.
Independent Publishers Guild Spring conference
Windsor
19-21 March 2010
The Conference will be the 48th annual gathering in the history of the IPG. It will be focused on delivering practical advice to help each and every member of the IPG to become an even better publisher, and details of the seminars and speakers will be revealed over the next few months.
For more information please visit Independent Publishers Guild.
Media Sales Training
10 Top Tips to Hit your Ad Sales Target
23 March 2010
The Media Exchange, London
A one day intensive media sales training programme designed to re-energise your sales executives and provide practical, back-to-basics tips on how to email less and sell more.
For more information please call 0208 343 8123, email debra@media-sales-training.co.uk or visit Media Sales Training.
Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies
International Publisher Training Programme April 2010
12 April 2010
In advance of the 2010 London Book Fair this is a 5-day International Publisher Training Programme.
The programme is aimed at international publishers and managers working across all sectors and from all regions of the world. The programme will be run by the Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies, Oxford Brookes University, in association with the Publishers Association and the British Council, and will have a strong focus on digital developments across the field.
For more information and to download an application form please visit Oxford Brookes University.
Specialised Information Publisher's Association (SIPA)
Website Conversion Secrets from the Experts
19 April 2010, 9.30am - 1pm
Novotel London Tower Bridge, Pepys Street, London EC3
This event will look at converting web traffic into tangible results. Whatever your key objectives - getting readers to sign up for email newsletters, generating leads for your sales teams or direct e-commerce sales - marketers and publishers know that it is often the very simple, small changes that make all the difference.
Price for SIPA members: £147 + VAT; non-members £247 + VAT.
Price includes lunch and the chance to network with your peers.
To book your place, email uksipa@btconnect.com
Visit SIPA for more on the Association.
The London Book Fair 2010
Earls Court, London
19-21 April 2010
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. Seminars will include Equality and Publishing and Discovering Britain's Biggest Untapped Market - Muslim Focus.
Please visit London Book Fair for booking information and details of the programme.
Internet World
Earl's Court, London
27-29 April 2010
This event focuses on what you need to formulate and implement your online strategy, from digital marketing to ecommerce, content management to hosting. It showcases the UK's leading suppliers, delivers a free education programme and brings together key individuals from marketing, IT, digital, ecommerce and agencies.
Free visitor registration is now open for Internet World 2010 at Internet World.
Specialised Information Publisher's Association (SIPA)
Practical Copywriting Masterclass
6 May 2010
Central London
Run by Andy Maslen of Sunfish, this full day of intensive training will give you tips, tricks and techniques to improve your copy.
The day is split between interactive learning sessions and practical exercises. You'll also have the chance to get some one-to-one feedback on a piece of your own copywriting. Just send in a sample with your booking.
SIPA members: £295 + VAT, non-members £395 + VAT
To book your place, email uksipa@btconnect.com
For more information please visit SIPA.
Epublishing Innovation Forum 2010
The IET, Savoy Place, London
25-26 May 2010
The 3rd annual Epublishing Innovation Forum returns this year with a speaker panel aiming to address the biggest challenges facing publishers today and in the future. They will share fresh insight into vital strategic issues and provide key examples of best practice through case studies.
For more information please visit Epublishing Innovation Forum .
AOP Digital Publishing Awards 2010
10 Jun 2010
The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH
In their ninth outing for 2010, the AOP Digital Publishing Awards are firmly established is a showcase for the online publishing industry.
Entry to the AOP Awards 2010 is now live - find out how to enter.
The PPA Awards 2010
16 June 2010
Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
The PPA Awards 2010 will recognise and reward editorial and publishing excellence, and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the best individuals, publications and brands in the magazine sector.
Finalists and industry professionals will gather together to celebrate the successes of the past year at one of the most spectacular events in the magazine industry calendar.
Bookings for tables at the event will open in March 2010. For more information, please visit the PPA Awards 2010 website or contact the PPA events team on 020 7404 4166 or events@ppa.co.uk.
PPA Scotland
2010 Scottish School Magazine Awards
18 June 2010
Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
The Scottish School Magazine Competition, now in its fourth year, is a ground-breaking initiative open to every secondary school in Scotland. This special competition offers a rigorous and credible platform to recognise and reward achievement by senior secondary school pupils and provides a wonderful opportunity for pupils who are interested in writing, design or IT, have great ideas and would like to work as a team to create a school magazine, newsletter or online edition.
For more information about this event, please visit 2010 Scottish School Magazine Competition website.
Publishing Laid Bare Conference
24 June, 10-5pm
Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London
Early bird rate of £95.00 + VAT
This conference brings together industry experts, to debate the problems, solutions and future of the current book industry. Speakers confirmed for the conference include:
- Will Atkinson, (Sales and Marketing Director, Faber and Faber)
- Andrew Franklin (MD of Profile)
- Alexandra Heminsley (Sky1, Books Editor Elle Magazine, BBC Radio 2)
- Sam Leith (former books editor of the Telegraph)
- Antonia Turnbull (Producer, Simon Mayo Show - Radio Five Live)
- Tom Tivnan (The Bookseller)
- Steve Potter (The Book Depository)
- Scott Pack (Director of The Friday Project)
To book your place at the conference please email conference@legend-paperbooks.co.uk.
Specialised Information Publisher's Association (SIPA)
SIPA UK 16th Annual Congress and Exhibition
12-13 July 2010
Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London
This year's conference runs over two days, with Monday 12th given over to discussion forums and Tuesday 13th, the main conference and exhibition.
Chaired by Louise White of Incisive Media, incoming SIPA UK Chair for 2010/11, the conference will feature keynote speeches from top industry figures. You'll have the opportunity to attend two practical round table discussions on topics of your choice, ranging from e-marketing, search, paywalls and social media to subscription retention, NPD and site licences.
For more information or to book your places, contact Karen Hindle at uksipa@btconnect.com.
Find out more at SIPA.
ALPSP International Conference & Awards Dinner 2010
Wyboston, near Cambridge, UK
10-12 September 2010
For everyone in scholarly publishing, the ALPSP International Conference offers a topical, challenging and varied programme together with excellent networking opportunities.
For further details please visit ALPSP Conference.