Join Us for the Launch of ThinkPub plateform: Empowering Publishing Through Innovation

Date and Time: 17 October at 1 PM Location: THE ARTS+ Stage

We are thrilled to announce the launch of ThinkPub, a groundbreaking platform designed to empower the publishing industry through knowledge and innovation. This collaborative initiative brings together twelve international partners, including publishing and technology companies, trade fairs, and industry experts, to shape the future of publishing.

Introductory Discussion: Shaping the Future of Publishing

Join us for an introductory discussion where four pivotal members of the partnering companies will come together to explain how this education and training program can help the European publishing landscape adapt to the new digital reality and become more sustainable.

About the Project

ThinkPub (2024 to 2027) will offer a set of advanced digital tools within an online “Library of Digital Learning Objects.” These resources are designed to increase vital competencies, enabling publishers and authors to better understand and respond to market changes. Moreover, the project aims to elevate the profile of book reading in the digital age. To address the unique challenges and opportunities, especially for small to mid-sized publishers operating in niche or fragmented markets, ThinkPub will focus on five key areas: Managerial Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Marketing Innovation, Reading, and Translation.

About the Guest Speakers

Alma Čaušević Klemenčič is the executive director of Beletrina, a leading Slovenian publishing house, and director of BeletrinaDigital. She has played a crucial role in the company’s digital transformation and the launch of Slovenia’s first national ebook lending platform, Biblos. With a background in cultural studies and anthropology, she has been involved in major cultural projects like the Maribor 2012 European Capital of Culture and the World Literatures Fabula Festival.

Rüdiger Wischenbart is an Austrian consultant and writer specializing in global book markets, cultural industries, and innovation in publishing. He founded Content and Consulting in 2003 and co-founded ReBoot Books, which explores emerging trends like digital publishing and self-publishing. He is known for the Global 50 Publishing Ranking and the Diversity Report on literary translations. Wischenbart previously held roles at the Frankfurt Book Fair and BookExpo America.

Monica Dimitrova is the Communications Manager at Next Page Foundation, a Bulgarian organization focused on promoting literature, translation, and cultural exchanges. She is involved in managing visibility and communications for projects such as Translation in Motion, which supports the mobility of literary translators working with rare language combinations. Monica plays a key role in fostering international literary collaborations, particularly between the Western Balkans and European Union countries. She works closely with translation residency programs, helping to elevate underrepresented language pairs in global literary translation.

Luis González is the Director General of the Germán Sánchez Ruipérez Foundation, where he leads initiatives to promote reading and innovation in the publishing industry. He is best known for founding Readmagine, an annual event that explores the future of publishing, digital transformation, and sustainability. González emphasizes the importance of books in societal integration, education, and economic growth. His work focuses on redefining the role of publishing in modern society and fostering inclusivity in the industry.

Learn More

For more information about the ThinkPub project, visit thinkpub.eu.

We look forward to seeing you at THE ARTS+ Stage on 17 October at 1 PM. Together, we can shape the future of publishing and ensure that it remains a vibrant and innovative industry.