FutureBook Conference

Take the lead on tomorrow
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.
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FutureBook Headliners

James Bidwell
Entrepreneur, author & co-founder
Re_set

Elke Edwards
Author, speaker & co-founder
Ivy House

Tj Power
Neuroscientist, author & speaker
DOSE® Lab
FutureBook Awards Winners
Featured News
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FutureBook 2024: AI rise, 'colossal' Budget impact and inaugural Freelancer Award
The Bookseller’s FutureBook conference heard of the unstoppable rise of AI, the growth of audio and the post-Baillie Gifford era for literary festivals.
Freelancers and audio take the spotlight at the 2024 FutureBook Awards
The Freelancer of the Year award will make its début at FutureBook 2024.
Testimonials

FutureBook has been our go-to place to feel the pulse of UK publishing. The line-up is always stellar, the sessions spark big ideas, and the showcase of emerging start-ups reminds you how inventive this industry can be.
Asi Sharabi, co-founder and c.e.o., Wonderbly)
"Events like FutureBook offer a valuable opportunity for conversation across all areas of our trade - sparking ideas, rounding knowledge, hopefully inspiring every which way to help keep books vital and relevant forever more!
Fleur Sinclair, president, The Bookseller Association
FutureBook HeadlinersView All

James Bidwell

Elke Edwards

Tj Power
FutureBook Headliners

James Bidwell

Elke Edwards

Tj Power
All Speakers

Naomi Bacon

Paul Black

Hayley Brandon

Selina Brown

Lucy Cameron

Jess Chandler

Andy Darcy Theo

Ben Drury

Bec Evans

Sam Fisher

Nuka Gambashidze

Jenny Geras

Emily Guille-Marrett

David Hayman

Georgia Henry

Emma House

Patrick Hunter

Mehr Husain

Debbie James

Sara Lloyd

Meryl Halls

Lucy Mercer

Madhumita Murgia

Nigel Newton

Sarah Posner

Rachel Quin

Hugo Rayne

Joanna Reynolds

Amanda Ridout

Nadim Sadek

Searsha Sadek

Cheyney Smith

Michael Tamblyn

Jack Thompson

Kristen Vida Alfaro

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