The Future of Publishing
A programme of activities around innovation and the future of the book
The Future of Publishing is a programme of events designed to facilitate innovation and create transformational change within the publishing industry. The programme will raise the level of conversation around what is possible, looking beyond apps and e-books, and inspire people with ‘show and tells’ from innovators who are creating disruptive projects.
BOOK Hackday
- 14 May 2011
- London, UK
The Hackday brought together content creators, researchers, technologists and designers from the publishing industry and beyond to network and develop concepts and prototypes. Lightning Talks took place throughout the day to inform and inspire participants. Teams formed to work on the ideas, and develop prototypes exploring new forms of content and interaction. The best prototypes developed at the Hackday are now being developed via the BookHackers community and will be presented at the Conference.
Workshops
- November 2011
- South West, UK
The Workshops engage publishing-related businesses in the South West will be facilitated before and after the Conference, to identify the current state of the publishing industry, the issues faced by those working in and around it, and their perspectives on the changes and opportunities they face. Ideas developed throughout the mini-workshops would be presented at the Conference.
DAY of INNOVATION
- 8 December 2011
- Watershed, Bristol, UK
Innovation is key to the surviving and prospering in business. Can innovation invigorate the book and the publishing industries? This Day of Innovation will develop understanding around how publishers (and new players) are making money from digital, show participants how to be more innovative, and give participants the opportunity to meet publishing innovators and potential partners who can help create successful digital products. Includes a series of inspiring Show and Tells, Lightning Talks, panel discussions and workshops.