Market Focus 2012

The London Book Fair Market Focus initiative is a key opportunity for UK and international publishers to liaise with their foreign counterparts, and seek out and capitalise on new business partnerships.

In 2012 the China Market Focus and the associated cultural programme will place a spotlight on contemporary China authors and China as an important publishing arena.

For more details, or to be part of the Market Focus contact Amy Webster on +44 (0) 20 8910 7872.

Publishing Seminars for Professionals

China Market Focus 2012 at The London Book Fair presents four professional publishing seminars covering the latest developments and opportunities for publishers within the China Market, and a chance to network with Chinese colleagues.

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Monday 16 April

14:30-17:15 China and Europe Publishing Forum
Theme: Growth, Co-operation, and Development in International Publishing

Publishing and culture ministers from China and the UK as well as heads of major publishing houses will discuss global publishing development and the shape of future cooperation. View full details...

Tuesday 17 April

09:30–12:15 China-UK Digital Forum
Theme: New trends and new products in digital publishing in China and UK.

China and UK digital and publishing industry leaders will gather to discuss digital opportunities and strategies and showcase their most recent and dynamic digital applications.
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14.00–17.00 CLT & ELT Publishing Dialogue
Theme: Synergies and Differences between CLT (Chinese Language Teaching) and ELT (English Language Teaching) Publishing.

Leading ELT and CLT publishing discuss new market developments, new business models and the latest projections for global language development with the directors of the British Council and HANBAN.
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Wednesday 18 April

9:30–12:20 Professional Publishing Forum: Cooperation & Win-Win
Hear from Chinese and European joint venture partners who will discuss the publishing partnerships they have formed - what are the recipes for success and what lessons can be learned?
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Promoting cultural relations through the arts

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations. They build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between cultures in more than 100 countries worldwide through a broad range of programmes in education and society, English language and the arts.

The British Council global arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative events and collaborations that link thousands of up-and-coming artists and cultural institutions around the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK.

The Literature team works with the best of British writers and sector professionals to develop projects with our colleagues and partners across the globe, creating opportunities for cultural exchange.

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