Sala Suite
Services Centre - Wing D
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Text and images each contribute in their own way to the experience of a story in children's books and more. Making images accessible to readers with visual impairments is essential for a complete and inclusive reading experience. Image description is a means of accessibility, as does the selection of inherently accessible illustrations. How can publishers, authors and illustrators tackle both challanges? This seminar offers the opportunity to experience what it means to miss out on illustrations and to learn how to effectively convey the richness of images through description. The event is organized within the framework APACE, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
Moderator
Elisa Molinari, Project Manager, Fondazione LIA
Panel
Anne Bottenheft, image specialist, Dedicon; Anke Kersten, image specialist, Dedicon; Maurizio Mattioli, Director Educational Digital Products, Zanichelli; Milena Risi, PhD student in Accessible Publishing at Zanichelli and University of Rome "Tor Vergata”.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Fondazione LIA
In the framework of
APACE, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
AIE provides a deepdive into the Italian general book market, with an additional focus on the children's book market.
Panel
Bruno Giancarli, AIE Research Department.
Organized by
AIE - Associazione Italiana Editori
In cooperation with
BolognaBookPlus
With the support of
ITA-Italian Trade Agency and MAECI-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Louise Lamont, LBA Agency UK; Jane Acton, Agent; Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPlus.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
In una società in continua evoluzione, conoscere e recuperare le tradizioni diventa un'opportunità e una necessità, sia per i bambini sia per gli adulti.
Organized by
Tomolo EdiGio’ Edizioni
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Andre Breedt, Managing Director, Nielsen BookData.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
This seminar will focus on the current trend of the 'book as object,' exploring how books have become collectors' items in an increasingly digital world. The discussion will include debates on the characteristics of a great physical book and a great ebook, how both formats can coexist, and how to optimize a list across all formats.
Moderator
Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPlus
Panel
Joanna Reynolds, CEO, The Folio Society; Nadim Sadek, Founder and CEO, Shimmr AI; Victoria Sutherland, Founder and publisher, Foreword Magazine.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Sarah Arbuthnot, Chief Commercial Officer, Supadu.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
Illustrators Café
Services Centre
The Folio Society will discuss the 2025 Folio Book Illustration Awards.
Moderator
Steven Guarnaccia, illustrator, designer and Associate Professor of Illustration at Parsons School of Design
Panel
Tom Walker, Publishing Director, The Folio Society; Zach Rock, previous winner; Sophia Schoepfer, editor, The Folio Society.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma
Panel
Milind Marathe, professor; Prashant Pathak; Ajay Mago; Shweta Khurana.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Are you a publisher or part of an organisation in the book and publishing sector? The Creative Europe programme offers dedicated funding to support your work. Its mission is to enhance the translation, circulation and linguistic diversity of literary works across Europe and beyond, expand audiences for European literature, and boost the sector’s competitiveness through cooperation and networking between organisations in Europe.
Panel
Arnaud Pasquali, European Commission, Directorate-General Education, Youth, Sport and Culture.
Organized by
European Commission (DG Education and Culture), Creative Europe Desks Italy, Portugal, Slovenia
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Nel panorama editoriale attuale, il digitale non è un nemico, ma un alleato strategico per gli editori. PRIMIVERSI, piattaforma innovativa basata sulla tecnologia OLHOS, offre un ecosistema digitale avanzato per la distribuzione di contenuti destinati ai bambini da 0 a 12 anni. Grazie alla combinazione di multimedialità, gestione autonoma della distribuzione e coinvolgimento diretto dei lettori, PRIMIVERSI permette agli editori di mantenere il controllo sui propri contenuti e di ampliare il proprio pubblico senza dipendere da grandi piattaforme centralizzate.
Organized by
Weiji Lab
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPLus
Panel
Tom Walker, Publishing Director, The Folio Society; Sara Saorin, Co-Founder, Camelozampa; Christopher Maclehose, Open Borders Press.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
As books get transformed dramatically from printed pages to diverse formats, small to mid-sized publishers in niche markets with limited populations face unique challenges that require reinventing their business strategies to remain competitive. ThinkPub.eu, a European project and think tank, provides vital learning resources to increase vital competencies for publishers.
Moderator
Rüdiger Wischenbart, Content and Consulting
Panel
Carlo Carrenho, Alpine Global Collective; Sonia Draga, Federation of European Publishers, Sonia Draga Grupa Wydawnicza; Alma Čaušević Klemenčič, Beletrina Digital; Marko Hercog, Beletrina.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Organized by
IPA - International Publishers Association
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
This inaugural AI Summit offers a thorough consideration of how AI can assist publishing
Moderator
Searsha Sadek, Founder and Chief Product Officer, Shimmr AI
Panel
Nadim Sadek, Founder and CEO, Shimmr AI.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
Sala Concerto
Services Centre - Wing D
Note: Pre-registration required on BBPlus website
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Argentovivo
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Chantal Restivo-Alessi, Chief Digital Officer, HarperCollins.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Nadim Sadek, Founder and CEO, Shimmr AI
Panel
Nancy Traversy, Barefoot Books; Tom Benjamin, author; Kelly Garner, Treefort Media.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Searsha Sadek, Shimmr AI
Panel
Gaurav Sabharwal, Prakash Books; Raul Perez, Grupo Planeta; Sarah Arbuthnot, Supadu.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
The Illustrators Survival Corner - Portfolio Area
HALL 30
Upon reservation only on Eventbrite
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Gaurav Sabharwal, CEO, Prakash Books; Raúl Pérez, Head of Digital, Grupo Planeta; Sarah Arbuthnot, Chief Commercial Officer, Supadu; Tom Benjamin, author.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Organized by
Forestae
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Edward Nawotka, Senior Editor, Publishers Weekly.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Giacomo Benelli, The Illustrators Survival Corner
Panel
Steve Compton, Director of exhibitions and collections, Society of Illustrators; Eugenia Mello, Board Member and illustrator, Society of Illustrators.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Society of Illustators
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Mawadda Al-Hamid
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Tom Benjamin, author; Natasha Poliszczuk, Content Director, BookBrunch.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Glib Kaporikov, Creative Director, Projector Publishing and Mentor; Mykhailo Boychuk, Kyiv State Academy of Decorative Applied Arts and Design; Yuliia Kozlovets, Director and Coordinator, International Book Arsenal Festival; Anna Karnauh, Editor-in-Chief, Projector Publishing; Oleh Gryshchenko, artist, illustrator, co-curator of Pictoric.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Steven Guarnaccia, illustrator and designer; Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPlus; Ilaria Tontardini, Hamelin.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Talking Pictures - Steven Guarnaccia and Hamelin, Estonia Guest of Honour 2025
The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area
HALL 30
Moderator
Ivan Canu, director, Mimaster Illustrazione
Panel
James Rose, Head of Editorial, The Folio Society; Sophia Schoepfer, Editor, The Folio Society.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
The Folio Society
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
È possibile la convivenza tra le tradizionali tecniche di illustrazione e l'AI? Possibili scenari, interazioni e vantaggi per l'editoria.
Organized by
Tomolo EdiGio’ Edizioni
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Taiwan's most influential education and parenting media, providing credible information for parents of children up to 15 years old. It combines current issues in education, parenting, and family lifestyle. A high-quality reading experience is offered through various categories for children and teenagers, with a strong following built among parents, educators, scholars, and education policymakers.
Panel
Sheryl Ho, Supervisor, CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing Co, LtD; Rhea Lin, Marketing Editor, PaPa Publishing House.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Joanna Karpowicz, painter, illustrator and comics artist; Steven Guarnaccia, illustrator and designer.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
Sala Concerto
Services Centre - Wing D
Note: Pre-registration required on BBPlus website
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Argentovivo
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Unlike Western European or American approaches to publishing literature in translation, the Balkans have been significantly underdeveloped in terms of agenting traditions, copyright management and local strategies in promoting national literatures. However, there is an upswing in publishing titles in translation from the region in the last few years as curiosity has been aroused towards Bulgarian authors for sure. Georgi Gospodinov and his International Booker Prize-winning, best-selling novel Time Shelter in 2023 shed a different light on contemporary Bulgarian literature and its newly emerged or already well-established voices. More and more Bulgarian titles showcase authentic voices that discuss modern topics like domestic violence, life right after the end of the Cold War, feminist issues or global warming. A lot of titles published build anti-utopian worlds and discuss universal themes through local voices. What is the very reason for these titles to arouse more interest and what makes them appealing for the international literary scene?
Moderator
Neva Micheva, translator and journalist
Panel
Gergana Pancheva, agent; Zornitsa Hristova. writer, translator and publisher.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Chang Yeou-Yu, author; Liu Hsu-Kung, author.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Nerrilee Weir, Director, Bold Type Agency
Panel
Agnieszka Rasińska-Bóbr, Deputy Director, Polish Book Institute; Ilvi Liive- Roosipuu, Director, Estonian Literature Centre.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Estonia Guest of Honour 2025
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Organized by
Chennai International
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Nerrilee Weir, Director, Bold Type Agency
Panel
Anna Nowacka-Devillard, Member of the Board, Polish Chamber of Books, Co-owner of Widnokrąg Publishing House; Kadri Rahusaar, Managing editor and Member of the Board, Koolibri Publishers, Member of the Board, Estonian Publishers’ Association.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Estonia Guest of Honour 2025
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Linzi Sang, Head of BIBF Marketing and Curator of BIBF Art Book Fair; Neil Packer, Illustrator.
Moderator
Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPlus
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Steven Guarnaccia, illustrator and designer; Ivan Canu, director, Mimaster Illustrazione
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
In cooperation with
Mimaster Illustrazione
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Un progetto realizzato da Conversa, con il contributo della Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti - CTE NEXT del Comune di Torino, mirato a costruire una piattaforma nazionale per la valutazione della capacità di lettura degli studenti e la costruzione di percorsi didattici ad hoc.
Organized by
Conversa
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Jacks Thomas, Guest Director, BolognaBookPlus; Nathan Hull, Chief Strategy Officer, Beat Technology; Kelly Garner, Founder and CEO, Treefort FM.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Stefano Cipolla, Direttore di Grafica Magazine, giurato BolognaRagazzi Awards 2025; Ivan Canu, autore, illustratore, Direttore Mimaster Illustrazione.
Organized by
Bologna Children's Book Fair
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Tina Jürgens, Co-CEO, Zebralution.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Lance Fitzgerald, Senior VP, Content and Business Development, PRH US.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
The Illustrators Survival Corner - Masterclass Area
HALL 30
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
AIE Theatre - BBPlus area
HALL 29 MALL 1
Il nuovo libro di Reggio Children Creta. Tecniche, esperienze, immaginari, dedicato al linguaggio della creta nei nidi e nelle scuole dell’infanzia di Reggio Emilia, presenta numerosi progetti, offrendo informazioni tecniche e molte suggestioni educative.
Panel
Maddalena Tedeschi, pedagogista e collaboratrice di Reggio Children.
Organized by
Reggio Children
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Book publishers, audio publishers, studios and all in the audio space are wrestling to serve the ever-growing appetite for the spoken word. What are the main challenges, opportunities and trends with rights, across the general and children’s markets, when seeking to grow catalogues and distribute internationally?
Moderator
Edward Nawotka, Publishers Weekly
Panel
Colin Hauer, CEO, Hörbuch Hamburg; Sonia Draga, CEO, Draga; Heather Alexander, Audible.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Ahmed Riwehel, Co-Founder, Arabookverse.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Jon Watt, Head of Commercial and Audio, Bonnier Books
Panel
Laure Sageet, MD Audiolib, Hachette; Ani Atamian, Founder, LEM; Hugo Rayne, General Manager Europe, Eleven Labs.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Panel
Mariana Feged, GM Spanish Markets, France & EMEA Bookwire.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
BolognaBookPlus Theatre
HALL 29 MALL 1
Moderator
Nathan Hull, Chief Strategy Officer, Beat Technnology
Panel
Clara Ferrari, Chief Content Officer, YouScribe; Miriam Spinnato, Commercial Director, Mondadori; Fabio Uehara, AYA Books.
Organized by
BolognaBookPlus
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