About this Event
Through a series of discussions with fellow industry professionals, we hope to explore the trajectory of diversity within the industry. We will showcase the positive changes that have been made in the industry, engaging in timely discussions about current industry trends and topics, whilst also looking towards a hopeful future for publishing. There will be an action-packed day planned of panels, Q&A’s workshops and industry stands for both publishing hopefuls and junior level people to gain insight into the industry or to expand their knowledge further. Including Suzanne Collier's CV Clinic, an Intro to Publishing Panel featuring Dani from Wonderful Recruitment, Salena Pudaruth from Bloomsbury PLC and Chelsea Graham Founder of The Publishing Post.
This year’s Keynote Speaker is Bloomsbury’s Accessibility Manager, Elizabeth Kellingley, winner of London Book Fair’s 2025 Trailblazer Award and Chair of Bloomsbury’s Accessibility Network. Elizabeth has also launched Bloomsbury’s first adult Dyslexia-Friendly books, championing accessibility across the entire publishing industry.
All tickets are inclusive of a buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day and there will be lots of free bookish goodies on offer! Please see the link below for tickets:
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Opening keynote : Visual Accessibility & Inclusive Production
Host: Elizabeth Kellingly
Info: Takes place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Stream 1: Getting Your Foot Through the Door (Panel)
Host: Dani Nieto Perafán
Info: Takes Place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Stream 2: How To Stand out and Be Remembered (Interactive Workshop)
Host: Suzy Astbury
Info: Takes Place in The Boardroom (The Corner Room).
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Stream 3: Neurodivergence & Disability in the Publishing Workplace (Panel)
Host: Kieron Andrews
Info: Takes place in The Boardroom (The Corner Room).
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Stream 2: Career Progression & Cross-Departmental Navigation
Host: Tilda Key
Info: Takes Place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
CV Clinic with Suzanne Collier
Host: Suzanne Collier
Info: Takes Place in The Boardroom (The Corner Room).
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
CV Clinic with Suzanne Collier
Host: Suzanne Collier
Info: Takes place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
CV Clinic with Suzanne Collier
Host: Suzanne Collier
Info: Takes place in The Boardroom (The Corner Room).
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Stream 3: Representation in Children's Literature & Outreach (Panel)
Host: Gráinne Clear
Info: Takes place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Suzanne Collier on AI and diversity - Publishing Jobs of the Future
Host: Suzanne Collier
Info: Takes place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Unsung Roles in Publishing
Host: Esme Richardson
Info: Takes place in The Boardroom (The Corner Room).
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Closing Panel: Trailblazers and Rising stars
Info: Takes Place in The Theatre Room (The Courtyard).
Event venue & nearby stays
Kingston University, Penrhyn Rd, Kingston upon Thames, East Molesey, United Kingdom
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