Programme FutureBook


This year’s FutureBook Conference is split into three strands: the two-channel FutureBook, shown here; Audiobook Revolution (page 14); and EdTech for Publishers (page 15). The opening and closing keynotes will unite all delegates in the Broadgate Suite


BROADGATE SUITE 2 14.15


What can we learn from the video on demand business? CHAIR Sophie Rochester c.e.o. and founder, Yodomo


panel


Molly Barton c.e.o./co-founder, Serial Box Emily Hayward Whitlock The Artists Partnership Jeff Norton founder, Awesome Media & Entertainment Preethi Mavahalli executive producer, Mammoth Screen


LONDON WALL SUITE


14.15 BookTech showcase COMPERE Bec Evans founder, Prolifiko/ FutureBook Awards administrator


JUDGES Paul Field c.e.o. EMEA, TouchCast Asi Sharabi co-founder, Wonderbly Rebecca Smart m.d., Ebury Publishing Molly Flat associate editor, FutureBook


The six shortlisted BookTech finalists will compete in a live pitch-off. For details of the companies, see page 11.


ROOM SWITCHOVER BROADGATE SUITE 2 15.30 panel How can digital and physical spaces


work together to sell more books? CHAIR Sion Hamilton writer, project manager and consultant


Jamie Byng c.e.o., Canongate Rebecca Davies tech, vinyl and book buyer, Urban Outfitters Europe Miranda West founder and publisher, Do Books Justin Small The BIO Agency and Future Strategy Club


COFFEE BREAK/SURGERY SESSIONS BROADGATE SUITE (1 &2 ) 16.30 16.50 keynote The View from Gen Z


Dr Eliza Filby academic, writer and businesswoman awards FutureBook Awards presentation


WITH Dr Sue Black OBE technology evangelist and digital skills expert DRINKS RECEPTION LONDON WALL SUITE 15.30 BookTech Q&A and judging


Following pitches from the six shortlisted BookTech finalists, the judges and audiences will have the opportunity to put their questions to the entrepreneurs


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