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Journalist, podcast host and former government director of communications Alastair Campbell and BBC chief economics correspondent Dharshini David will speak at the Independent Publishers Guild’s (IPG) 2024 Autumn Conference.
Bookings are now open for the event at the Shaw Theatre in central London on 17th September.
In his keynote address, Campbell will explore the landscapes of politics and media and what publishers can learn from podcasting, while David will offer his take on the UK and global economy.
Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom, co-founders of Magic Cat Publishing – the 2024 CPI Independent Publisher of the Year – will speak about growing a business with "positive values and work-life balance at the core".
The conference will feature events on a wide range of issues, including a guide to the latest tools for better sustainability and accessibility, improving author liaison, maximising Spotify revenue and promoting reading for pleasure.
The opportunities and risks of AI will be explored by Vicky Hartley, deputy m.d. of Watkins Media, who will speak about the use of these technologies in editorial, and Publishers’ Licensing Services’ Tom West will discuss the role of collective licensing.
There will be break-out sessions dedicated to academic and professional publishing, featuring speakers like ProQuest’s Tash Edmonds on global library trends and Bristol University Press’ Alison Shaw on pairing success with a social mission.
Shimmr AI’s Nadim Sadek will give finance tips, with case studies of crowdfunding, in his session on venture capital, and attendees will get financial management advice by Compass chair Martin Casimir. Ingram’s David Taylor and consultant James Kellow will look at distribution challenges and solutions. The conference will also offer the chance to network with publishing suppliers and service providers.