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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is certainly transforming the publishing industry, reshaping how books are written, edited, marketed, and distributed. Publishers are also using AI to analyse market trends, predict bestselling genres, and tailor content to reader preferences, which arguably will lead to a more data-driven approach to book production.
In partnership with Shimmr AI, we have created this timely, important summit. It is designed to inspire, educate and empower publishers in an era defined by AI. Creativity, operations, and reader engagement will be transformed across the industry: this summit will offer a blend of visionary insights, practical strategies, and actionable tools tailored to the needs of publishers navigating the evolving landscape.
09:30 - Welcome, Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPlus and moderator Brook Dobson
09:35 - Living and Thriving in the World of AI, Nadim Sadek, CEO Shimmr AI
09:50 - The Power in Your Hands – Defining the Future of Publishing with AI, Chantal Restivo-Alessi, Chief Digital Officer, HarperCollins
10:05 - The Brand Advantage: Using AI to Find Your Edge in a Content-Rich World, Nancy Traversy, Barefoot Books; Tom Benjamin, Author; Kelly Garner, Treefort Media. Moderator Nadim Sadek, Shimmr AI
10:35 - AI Discovery: When Every Book Finds its Reader, Gaurav Sabharwal, Prakash Books; Sarah Arbuthnot, Supadu. Moderator Searsha Sadek, Shimmr AI
11:05 - Recognition and reward: How to make money from LLMs, Giacomo D’Angelo, StreetLib; Giulia Marangoni, AIE. Moderator Edward Nawotka, Publishers Weekly
11:35 - Audience Town Hall: Q and A
11:55 - End
