In 2025 the book industry faced massive change — so The FutureBook Conference and Awards evolved too.

From AI to audio, the book industry has undergone rapid transformation. Publishing models have shifted, inclusion has stalled, and culture has been in flux. FutureBook 2025 brought senior leaders together where they confronted these changes, sparked honest debate, and explored bold strategies for the year ahead. This fast-paced, high-impact conference featured keynotes from global experts across three core themes: Leadership, Strategy, and Vision. Candid discussions with industry leaders followed each talk, while focused deep dives into Future Work, Campaigns, and Global explored trends, case studies and practical next steps.

Plus, the FutureBook Awards 2025 went big with a new dedicated ceremony which spotlighted publishing’s boldest leaders and rising stars. There were more categories, more celebration, more game-changing ideas - and conversations that help reshape the industry. Take a look at the full list of winners.

One day. One audience. One mission: to unfollow follower mentality and take the lead on the future of books.