BookUp: Australian Book Industry Conference 2024

Join your colleagues in trade and educational publishing as the industry comes together for the APA’s BookUp Conference at State Library Victoria in Melbourne on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
 

This year's program explores opportunities for innovation and experimentation, alongside discussions about staff development and support.

We’ll take a look at the big industry themes of the day, with practical takeaways on the applications (and risks!) of AI in publishing, hiring and supporting staff, and trends in industry data.

There will be insights into publishing complex content sensitively, and how publishers can work better with schools. By popular demand, we’ll also take a look at the latest research into reading behaviour.

The conference will conclude with networking drinks, and the announcement of the Australian publishing industry’s Rising Star award – proudly supported by Media Super.

At BookUp you can expect a day full of experts from publishing and beyond, discussing thought-provoking ideas and delivering valuable professional development for publishing staff at all levels.

Don't just take our word for it though:
‘BookUp was such a huge success. The program was topical and relevant with great speakers, industry experts, panel discussions and presentations. An excellent learning and development opportunity for Hachette staff.’

Louise Stark – CEO, Hachette Australia
'I am a big fan of BookUp. It is hugely important for the publishing sector's development to have this opportunity to come together and discuss the big issues facing our industry. One of the keys to the success of BookUp is that staff from all parts of publishing – sales, marketing, publicity, editorial etc – attend.’

Keiran Rogers – Sales and Finance Director, Affirm Press

Tickets & pricing:

Tickets include all day access to the conference and networking drinks, including food and refreshments throughout the day, plus access to session recordings following the event.

If you aren’t able to join us in Melbourne, you can still watch the BookUp conference online. Online ticket prices and bookings will be available from 22 May.

Early birds – book now and save!

Purchase your tickets before 21 May and receive a significant early bird discount of over 30% – that’s a saving of $100 per ticket!

Bundles – buy five get one free!

Even bigger discounts are available with our bundle offer – buy five tickets and get a sixth ticket free! 

In-person tickets
Early bird pricing, until 21 May:

  • Members: $200
  • Non-members: $300
  • Bundle: buy five, get one free
 

 
Standard pricing, until 15 July:

  • Members: $300 
  • Non-members: $400
  • Bundle: buy five, get one free

All prices exclude GST. Tickets include conference attendance, lunch and refreshments, plus post-event networking drinks.


Bookings:

To book tickets for this event you must either sign-in or sign-up for an account below. Read our guide to registering for events, which covers booking and managing multiple tickets or bundles, and assigning tickets to colleagues. 

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BookUp is made possible thanks to the continued support of the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund and Books+Publishing

When
7/08/2024 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
State Library Victoria 328 Swanston St Melbourne, VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA

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Wednesday, 07 August 2024

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