Accessibility Events at Frankfurt Book Fair 2023

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Start date: October 18, 2023 - End date: October 22, 2023

Location: Frankfurt

Book Fair information

Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the most important marketplaces worldwide for printed and digital content and a great social and cultural event. Publishing experts, writers, and supply chain contacts from the creative industries across the world come together and Frankfurt becomes a hub for the media and publishing industry.

Of particular interest to our readers.

From Inclusion to Innovation: How Accessibility is Transforming the Book Value Chain, October 18th, 3pm, Hall 40, Room Europa

This seminar has been organized by the LIA Foundation, the Frankfurt Book Fair, Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels, the Federation of European Publishers, the International Publishers Association, in the framework of Aldus UP. It will explore the dynamic relationship between accessibility and innovation, examining how accessibility initiatives are reshaping the publishing industry and fostering inclusivity within the industry.

Chaired by Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson, speakers include:

  • Irene Enriques, Zanichelli
  • Tobias Streitferdt, Holtzbrinck Buchverlage GmbH
  • Michael Tamblyn, Rakuten Kobo

Accessibility Networking Event, October 18th, 4pm, Hall 4.C, Room Concorde

Immediately following the above seminar there will be a networking opportunity where delgates are invited to join the international crowd of accessibility experts to discuss the challenges of inclusive publishing. LIA’s Cristina Mussinelli will give a keynote and this is a terrific opportunity to explore the themes of the previous event.