The London Book Fair (LBF) will take place from March 10–12, 2026, hosting over 100 sessions across three days, including the Writers’ Summit, the Academic and Professional Publishing Conference, and a diverse show programme. The Academic and Professional Publishing Conference on March 12 will focus on the digital transformation of academic publishing, evolving business models, and the challenges of trust in science and news in the age of AI, with keynotes offering funder and publisher perspectives. The wider LBF programme will address major industry themes such as AI in publishing workflows, author rights protection, DEI in publishing, accessibility legislation in the US and EU, future eBook production strategies, and the future of journal publishing. Sessions like Mission Impossible? Protecting Authors’ Rights in the Age of AI, and Human + AI in Scholarly Editorial Workflows highlight the intersection of technology, creativity, and sustainability. By covering critical issues such as AI in publishing, Open Access, accessibility, metadata, and evolving business models, LBF 2026 provides a global platform for publishers, authors, and industry professionals to explore innovation, collaboration, and the future of the book industry.
Event Date: March 10 - 12, 2026
Event Location: Olympia London, London, UK
Event Website: https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/
