the london book fair
11–13 March 2025
Olympia London

Seminar Programme

The London Book Fair’s seminar programme hosts over 100 enticing and inspiring sessions each year. These seminars take place across all three days of the event and are free to attend for all visitors and exhibitors. 

Comprising bespoke sessions curated by our content team, partners, sponsors and our call for speaker submissions, each theatre will address key topics within the publishing industry. 

Network

Network with the industry and build new contacts

Learn

Learn from our insightful seminar programme 

Discover

Discover what’s new in the industry 

Main Stage

Home to keynotes, Authors of the Day and Illustrator of the Fair talks.

Author HQ

Visit for a variety of expert speaker presentations and panel discussions, focusing on the author/illustrator communities.

English PEN Literary Salon

Hosting an eclectic programme of events around freedom of expression and international literature.

Literary Translation Centre

Curated by the LTC partners, talks include topics such as questioning neutrality and opportunities and challenges post-Brexit.

Tech Theatre

Discover the latest technology trends, digital products, and hear from industry experts across a series of panel discussions,

Focus Theatre

This stage will host our Trailblazer Awards and feature talks on hot topics from around the industry. 

The London Book Fair