Tech Forum focuses on technology and collaboration in the book industry
Presented by BookNet Canada
Recently Added Sessions
Ethical AI applied to publishing: Presenting wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, an AI tool for writing Indigenous content
- December 4, 2025
Meet wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, a writing tool that goes beyond grammar and spell check to assist non-Indigenous people in their efforts to write about Indigenous Peoples.
In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to integrate sustainability into both print and ebook production.
Join us for a conversation about how Edmonton Public Library and Annick Press built a strong partnership to better serve and reach readers.
Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights
- September 23, 2025
A data-driven check-in that will help guide your next steps.
BookNet Canada Project Manager Tim Middleton recaps the highlights from 2024 for the BNC BiblioShare project.
Audiobooks for everyone: An accessibility-first approach
- September 11, 2025
A behind-the-scenes look at audiobook production with a focus on accessibility.
Insights into the US and Canadian tariffs.
A two-part presentation about book industry standards; what’s new and what may be next.
An in-depth presentation of the most recent data on Canadian book buyers, readers, and consumers.
Kalpna Patel shares what 2024 brought for the Loan Stars program, and what’s in store for 2025.
Learn about the results from the Canadian Book Publishing Industry Salary Survey.
Lily Dwyer updates us on what 2024 brought for SalesData and LibraryData.
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Popular Sessions
Improving your metadata: Common issues and how to fix them
- December 3, 2024
BookNetters share some of the most common issues we see in publishers’ metadata and explain how to fix them.
Breaking the mould: Crowdfunding for publishing projects
- November 26, 2024
Dive into the world of crowdfunding with Kickstarter, a platform that has revolutionized funding for creative works, including literary projects.
Updates to Thema and their applications to the Canadian market
- November 14, 2024
Explore Thema 1.6 updates with Chris Saynor and Isabelle Gaudet-Labine, focusing on changes or additions that relate to Indigenous Peoples and Canadian-specific requirements.
Writing, editing, and designing books with AI-enhanced tools and workflows: Lessons learnt in a rapid content-creation context
- October 29, 2024
In this session, Dione Mentis from the Coko Foundation and Barbara Rühling from Book Sprints discuss how AI-enhanced tools are transforming book production workflows.
In this event, Graham Bell (EDItEUR) discusses the impact of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulations.
Christian Roy and Jean-Benoît Dumais delve into the practical applications of AI technology in the world of online bookstores.
Applying AI to publishing: A balanced and ethical approach
- September 10, 2024
Explore the future of publishing with George Walkley, a publishing veteran and leading authority on AI and its applications.
This presentation explores the practical application of image description techniques.
#StandardsGoals for 2024: What’s new for BISAC
- April 25, 2024
BookNet Canada’s representative in the BISG Subject Code Committee updates us on the recent additions and changes made to the BISAC list.
BookNet Canada Project Manager Tim Middleton recaps the highlights from 2023 for the BNC BiblioShare project.
Join BookNet Canada Associate Product Manager Vivian Luu for this presentation all about what’s new with BNC CataList over the last year.
A group of leading sales peers from across the industry discuss the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Technology Focused Sessions
Ethical AI applied to publishing: Presenting wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, an AI tool for writing Indigenous content
- December 4, 2025
Meet wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, a writing tool that goes beyond grammar and spell check to assist non-Indigenous people in their efforts to write about Indigenous Peoples.
George Walkley answers pressing questions about AI’s impact and potential applications in the book industry.
Writing, editing, and designing books with AI-enhanced tools and workflows: Lessons learnt in a rapid content-creation context
- October 29, 2024
In this session, Dione Mentis from the Coko Foundation and Barbara Rühling from Book Sprints discuss how AI-enhanced tools are transforming book production workflows.
Christian Roy and Jean-Benoît Dumais delve into the practical applications of AI technology in the world of online bookstores.
Applying AI to publishing: A balanced and ethical approach
- September 10, 2024
Explore the future of publishing with George Walkley, a publishing veteran and leading authority on AI and its applications.
Digital transformation expert Mark Schrutt reveals how top companies are using vast amounts of data to inform their decisions, disrupt industries, and get closer to their customers.
Christian Roy (Brix Labs) gives an insight about the findings of Projet TAMIS, a project launched by Éditions du Septentrion in collaboration with Brix Labs to address discoverability challenges.
To understand the world today, we need to understand code and its consequences. Clive Thompson gives us a definitive look into the heart of the machine.
Case study: Metadata & the web at House of Anansi Press
- March 20, 2019
A case study of moving an online bookstore from one website to another — an epic tale, including the unexpected problems they encountered along the way and how they were solved or are being solved.
The panelists share their different approaches to applying ML/AI at their companies, highlighting both strengths and limitations, as they consider a vision of a more automated publishing workflow.
Can machines improve the storytelling process? Monica Landers and Mary Brendza (StoryFit) show how an AI-powered analysis can help storytellers visualize their stories and share real-life examples to support publishing decisions.
By working with startup companies, legacy companies can acquire new lines of business, increase strategic risk-taking, spark innovation, improve their relationships with customers, and streamline their operations.