independent publishers guild

The IPG organises several events a year, enabling members to regularly meet and discuss important industry issues. Events include seminars the IPG annual conference and collective stands at leading books fairs, including London, Frankfurt and Beijing. The inaugural Independent Trade Forum took place in Eastbourne in September 2005; this was a joint initiative between the IPG and the Booksellers Association, linking independent publishers with independent booksellers.

Save the date! Click here to view a list of the forthcoming events in 2008


Spring Conference
The IPG's spring conference is a must-attend event that looks at varied publishing matters and runs workshops on aspects of the industry. We invite key figures to talk and share advice, and run a troubleshooting session where members can seek answers to their questions from fellow delegates. The social side of the conference is great too - meet fellow publishers and network with business contacts.


Seminars
IPG seminars are an excellent way to pick up useful business tips and learn from the experts. Issues under debate have included sales, marketing, rights, distribution, retailing and e-commerce and international trade.

The IPG holds an autumn seminar in November each year. The seminar takes place at a venue in central London and usually lasts from about 3pm to 7pm. There is a dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant. Attendance numbers are usually about 100 for the seminar and about 50 people usually go on to dinner as well.


Book Fairs
Join the IPG's collective stand at important book fairs in London and Frankfurt. Because the IPG negotiates great deals on stands, sharing space is a cost and time-efficient way of getting a presence at these high-profile events.

The IPG collective stand at Frankfurt 2007 was bustling with activity; our stand party was exceedingly well attended and thoroughly enjoyable. Our thanks to Taylor Wessing (www.taylorwessing.com) for sponsoring the party. Having Billecart Salmon champagne at an IPG stand party will be a hard act to follow.