09/07/2024

This year’s BookUp focus is on Australian storytelling – from discoverability in a market buffeted by globalisation to the role of the book industry to champion our stories.

The full program is available now, tackling topics from developing new markets and harnessing AI, to the opportunities brought by the growing popularity of audio, visual and multi-media formats.

Latest sessions announced include:

• Reaching readers - marketing brains unleashed! – Armed with insights from the Understanding Australian Readers report, we explore and imagine ways to reach out to new audiences and engage more potential readers.
• Format evolution – As the world embraces alternative formats, we explore the ways different formats engage different types of readers.
• Connecting audiences with authors – Authors will share insights into the process of connecting audiences with creative work across a wide range of products and mediums.
• Is there an AI for that? – Industry experts share their quick fire tips and tricks for using (or avoiding) AI in their work, which could be used across the industry.

View the full program here

Networking and celebrations

Beyond professional development, BookUp offers opportunities to connect with industry peers, and the chance to celebrate those who have made their mark on the industry.

This year the conference will culminate with networking drinks, featuring the announcement of the Rising Star and George Robertson award winners.

Make sure you join us in Sydney on Thursday 7 August to enjoy the conference, socialising and celebrations.

Purchase your tickets here

Online tickets now on sale

Online tickets include BookUp Conference attendance via livestream and online discussion, plus access to the session recordings after the event.

Take advantage of our bundle offer – buy five tickets, get one free!

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Research Day

This year’s BookUp will feature a Research Day event on Friday 8 August at Woollahra Library, curated by Dr Claire Parnell of the University of Melbourne and Dr Agata Mrva-Montoya of the University of Sydney. You can register to include a Research Day ticket as part of your BookUp package, at no extra cost.

View the Research Day program

BookUp is presented in partnership with the State Library of New South Wales.

BookUp and the Rising Star award is made possible thanks to the continued support of the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund, Books+Publishing and Media Super.