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The objective of our conference programme is to gather together leaders, commentators, publishers, booksellers, editors and authors to discuss, impart knowledge and generally thrash out all the pertinent issues and developments affecting the book industry in the 21st century. 

The Bookseller Children's Annual Conference
30th September 2010 - British Library Conference Centre

This year’s children’s conference will focus on digital developments in the children’s books market and present a vision of where the industry is heading. We will investigate every piece of technology and every platform, channel and medium, discovering how you can utilise all the opportunities they present for every budget.

The conference will also present an overview of the market in these challenging times as the children’s sector sees a slight drop in sales but still outperforms the rest of the trade.

The conference will cover:

Children's sector analysis: overview of the children’s book world in 2010; what sold, what didn’t (Philip Stone, Bookseller's charts editor)

Convergent technology: working examples of how publishers are using varied technologies and digital platforms to engage and promote their books. See how you can harness the potential of a multi-channel strategy and adapt your brand accordingly.

Social Networks: this ever-changing world is much more than just Facebook and MySpace. See how publishers are leveraging the power of social media to connect with their audience and deliver maximum brand impact. Investigate the scores of opportunities available to you and put forward your questions to a panel of experts.

Rights & Licensing in a Digital world: investigate the impact of digital distribution on your existing copyrights and contracts. A digital rights expert will discuss all the implications for your business.

Marketing: practical advice on how to market your books. How to build your brand and deliver campaigns that appeal to both children and their parents.

Children’s approach: hear how children are using digital media. Discover what they really think and determine the best ways to reach them.

Confirmed speakers include:

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS SO FAR INCLUDE...

Adrian Hon, co-founder, c.e.o., and chief creative officer, Six to Start
Fionnuala Duggan, director, Random House Group Digital
Dr Sue Cranmer, principal researcher, Futurelab
Philip Stone, charts editor, The Bookseller
Louise Hughes, contracts director, Penguin
Mike Richards, head of marketing and publicity, Egmont UK
Divinia Knowles, chief financial officer, Mind Candy
Katie Bell, commercial director, Stardoll
Adam Khwaja, senior producer, BBC Children's
Kate Wilson, managing director, Nosy Crow
Matt Locke, acting head of cross platform, Channel 4
Justine Abbott, director, Aardvark Research
Neal Hoskins, managing director, Winged Chariot Press
Dan Martin, director of strategy, Chameleon Net
Jens Bachem, managing director, Digital Outlook

Costs and Discounts:
(all costs plus VAT)

Bookseller subscribers          
Standard Price  £225.00
Group discount* £179.00
  
Non-subscriber
Standard Price  £250.00
Group discount* £200.00

Includes full-day conference, lunch and refreshments.

*If booking for three or more delegates
All plus 17.5% VAT

Click here to book your place online

If you have any queries please email sally.poulier@bookseller.co.uk  

 

FUTUReBOOK: The Bookseller Digital Conference 2010

25th NOVEMBER

FutureBook is an annual must-attend full day event brought to you by The Bookseller, dedicated to discussing how the digital revolution will re-shape publishing in the 21st Century. Last year's event spurred the launch of our FutureBook website, where up-to- the-minute issues, events, launches and all things digital are discussed and blogged about by key industry figures and experts.

More information about this year's conference will be available very soon. Keep checking this page for updates...

For news stories from our2009 FUTUReBOOK event please click here 





Bringing together the crème de la crème of Britain's Book Cover Designers

10th June 2010 - The British Library Conference Centre
Follow this link for news stories from our 2010 Cover Design Conference

Speakers included - Damian Horner | Fiona Curran, Williams Murray Hamm | Jon Gray, gray318 | Ami Smithson, Cabin | Mark Ecob, Canongate | Miriam Rosenbloom, Faber & Faber | David Wardle, designbydavid | David Pearson, David Pearson Design | Claire Ward, Transworld | Teresa Monachino, Studio Monachino | Jamie Keenan, Keenan Design | James Spackman, Hodder & Stoughton


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