Programme | FutureBook 2021
Programme: Friday, 19 November 2021
FutureBook 2021: Reset
Keynotes
09:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
How to save the planet, one book at a time
Keynote
09:10 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. Track 1 Mark Maslinprofessor of Earth system science, University College London
Markus Dohle in conversation with Philip Jones
Keynote
09:30 a.m. - 09:50 a.m. Track 1 Markus Dohlec.e.o, Penguin Random House
Nelle Andrew in conversation with Tom Tivnan
Keynote
09:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Track 1 Nelle Andrewliterary agent, Rachel Mills Literary Tom Tivnanmanaging editor, The Bookseller
The new not-normal
Keynote
10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Track 1 Elizabeth Uviebinenéauthor and columnist Roxane Gayauthor
Morning Sessions
11.00 a.m.
12.00 p.m.
Hot spots: Where can publishing make the biggest difference?
Panel
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Track 1 Alison Floodpaperback preview editor, The Bookseller Amanda Ridoutfounder and c.e.o Boldwood Books Siena Parkersocial impact director, Penguin Random House Daniel Wittepartner manager, Carnstone Molly Hawessenior climate action and engagement manager, Springer Nature
Ten years of digital: How the e-book changed publishing
Panel
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Track 1 Introduction: Michael Tamblyn
c.e.o, Rakuten Kobo Michael Bhaskar publisher, writer and co-founder, Canelo Chiki Sarkar 
founder and publisher, Juggernaut Books Emilie Marneurdigital and business development director, Bonnier Books UK John B Thompsonemeritus professor of sociology, University of CambridgeBreak out: New voices, tomorrow’s brands
Panel
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Track 1 Joelle Owusu-Sekyerecommissioning editor, Coronet Sophie O’Neill managing director, Inpress Amy Mae Baxtereditor-in-chief, Bad Form Review Natalie Jeromeagent, Curtis BrownBetter together: Best practice to collaborate and share resources
Panel
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Track 1 Eliza Kavanagh senior audience development and engagement manager, Publishers Association Steve Tompkinsco-founder, Architects Declare Laurel Lindströmm.d., Digital DotsHazel Broadfootfounder of Village Books and member of the Booksellers Association
On the up and up: Innovation in audio formats
Panel
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Track 1 George Walkley media and publishing consultant Ani Attamianhead of publishing partnerships - Europe, Middle East & Africa, Google Kelli Fairbrotherco-founder and c.e.o xigxag Govind Balakrishnanc.e.o, Curio
Publishing 360: Three interviews about publishing today
Interviews
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Track 1 Crystal Mahey-Morganpublisher and agent, OWN IT! Toni Tonespeaker, writer and social content creator Jamie Byngchief executive and publisher, Canongate
1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn - Online Only
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
A fresh look at e-book demographics
Sponsor
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Track 1 Melissa Elders, account manager, BookBubBookBub shares its latest insights about e-book readership, with subscriber statistics and micro-trends to inform your promotional strategy
How every publisher can profit in audiobooks: The future of synthetic narration in production
Sponsor
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Track 2 Bill Wolfsthal, Dima Abramov, Sergey Baranov, Dima KimSpeechki demonstrates how AI technology can create natural-sounding audiobooks from a text file in minutes...
Audiobook distribution: The FAQs
Sponsor
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Track 2 Kurt Thielenc.e.o & founder, ZebralutionAlison Jonesfounder, Practical Inspiration PublishingIn this lunch and learn session, Alison Jones puts your Frequently Asked Questions to Zebralution c.e.o & founder Kurt Thielen
Time to reset and automate your royalties: Overcoming the five barriers to royalty automation Sponsor Session
Sponsor
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Track 2 David Marlin, president, MetaComet Systems
Afternoon Sessions
2:00 p.m.
Orange is not the only fruit: How to use prizes effectively
Panel
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Track 1 Miriam Robinson M&P conference programme director, The Bookseller Neil Griffithsauthor and founder, The Republic of Consciousness Prize Vanessa Onwuemeziauthor and winner of The White Review Short Story Prize Sunny Singhauthor and cofounder, the Jhalak Prize Kate Mosseauthor and founder, The Women's Prize for FictionChain impact: Transforming the supply chain
Panel
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Track 2 Kate Gunning Kate Stilborndirector of operations, Blackwells Zoe Cokeliss Barsleydirector of sustainability, Oxford University Press Vicky Ellissales director, Clays Georgia Amson-Bradshawpublisher, Wide Eyed Editions and Ivy Kids
Beyond the UK: The view from overseas
Interviews
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Track 2 Philip Joneseditor, The Bookseller Håkan Rudelsc.e.o, Bonnier Books Tony Nash c.e.o & founder, Booktopia
Putting on a show: How to find your audience
Panel
2:55 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Track 1 Molly Flattassociate editor, FutureBook Natasha Carthewfounder and artistic director, The Working-Class Writers Festival Fiona Razvidirector and co-founder, Wimbledon BookFest Julie Farrell & Ever Dundasco-founders, Inklusion Guide(on video) Rachel WoodRare Birds BookshopCircular thinking: Outsider ideas for closing the loop
Panel
2:55 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Track 2 Jared Shurinhead of planning, M&C Saatchi Social Impact Practice Steve Butterworthc.e.o, Neighbourly Tom Byrnehead of corporate responsibility, ASOS Joanna Yarrowstrategy director, M&C Saatchi & campaigns director, Human NatureTurn it up: Audio success stories
Showcase
2:55 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Track 2 Showcase 1: Partnerships Dominic Whitehead of publishing and commerce, W F Howes Ed Faulknerpublisher, Atlantic Books Showcase 2: Podcasts Alice Lloydcommissioning editor for audio, Orion Showcase 3: Streaming Nia Beynonsales & marketing director, Boldwood Books Carla Herbertsonhead of International Audio Content, Zebralution3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Hearts and minds: Our role in engaging readers
Panel
4:10 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Track 1 Miriam RobinsonThe Bookseller Sam Taylorco-founder, Max Minerva's Marvellous Books Rosie BaldwinUK marketing and publicity, Chelsea Green Jay Griffithsauthor Zoey Dixoncommunity hub library manager, Lambeth LibrariesMarkus Dohle in conversation with Philip Jones - Extended Interview
4:10 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Track 2 Online OnlyWhere next for digital? Creatokia, the first NFT platform for authors and publishers
In Conversation
4:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Track 2 Chair: Philip Joneseditor, The BooksellerEric Bartolettihead of business development, BookwireVidel Bar-Karglobal head of audio, BookwireCorporate Ventures in Audiobooks
In Conversation
4:30 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Track 2 Nathan Hullchief strategy officer, Beat TechnologyGreg Miallm.d. Digital Ventures, Antenna GroupCreative Keynote and Awards
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Creative Keynote
Keynote
4:55 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Track 1 June Sarpong OBETV presenter, diversity expert & author
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