Tech Forum focuses on technology and collaboration in the book industry
Presented by BookNet Canada
Popular Sessions
Monique Mongeon updates us on what 2022 brought for SalesData and LibraryData.
Trendspotting: Book subjects on the move in the Canadian market
- February 9, 2023
This webinar will use the most up-to-date data to reveal the emerging trends in the types of books Canadians are buying.
This presentation explores critical aspects of image descriptions and alt text, including a discussion of the collaborative effort needed to create inclusive digital content.
Give them what they need: A case study of what retailers can accomplish with good metadata
- June 8, 2023
Kieron Smith from UK’s Blackwell’s & Wordery shares insights into how they leverage the power of good metadata.
Future Book(s): Sharing Ideas on Books and (Art) Publishing
- September 27, 2023
A webinar that delves into the future of the book with Pia Pol, the publisher and co-director at Valiz.
Redefining the book supply chain: A glimpse into the future
- November 30, 2023
In this talk, Book Industry Study Group Executive Director Brian O’Leary suggests visionary ideas about the book industry as it could be.
An in-depth presentation of the most recent data on Canadian book buyers, readers, and consumers.
Join BookNet Canada’s President and CEO Noah Genner for an in-depth presentation on the Canadian book market.
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.
BookNet Canada Bibliographic Manager and general standards person, Tom Richardson provides your yearly standards overview with a focus on metadata basics.
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.
Trending now: Book subjects on the move in the Canadian market
- February 27, 2024
BookNet Canada’s Lily Dwyer and Kalpna Patel dig deep into the data to show you the book subjects on the move in the Canadian book market.
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Recently Added Sessions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the sustainability journeys of a group of publishing professionals as they share unique insights and strategies.
Trending now: Book subjects on the move in the Canadian market
- February 27, 2024
BookNet Canada’s Lily Dwyer and Kalpna Patel dig deep into the data to show you the book subjects on the move in the Canadian book market.
Show and tell: What’s in your tech stack?
- December 5, 2023
A group of professionals comes together to share the hi- and lo-tech tools that drive efficiency in their daily work.
Redefining the book supply chain: A glimpse into the future
- November 30, 2023
In this talk, Book Industry Study Group Executive Director Brian O’Leary suggests visionary ideas about the book industry as it could be.
Future Book(s): Sharing Ideas on Books and (Art) Publishing
- September 27, 2023
A webinar that delves into the future of the book with Pia Pol, the publisher and co-director at Valiz.
Accessibility Focused Sessions
Unlocking the European market: Preparing to comply with the European Accessibility Act
- January 21, 2025
Join experts Chris Saynor and Wendy Reid as they guide Canadian publishers through the essentials of the European Accessibility Act.
This presentation explores the practical application of image description techniques.
This presentation explores critical aspects of image descriptions and alt text, including a discussion of the collaborative effort needed to create inclusive digital content.
Working towards eBooks for Everyone
- November 17, 2022
All about the Accessible eBooks from Literary Presses project.
How to make accessible ebooks: A workshop for beginners
- June 22, 2022
This workshop is for everyone who wants to learn how to make accessible, ready-for-the-market ebooks, regardless of their previous experience.
Towards an accessible digital publishing ecosystem
- July 10, 2020
Accessibility is becoming increasingly important in the publishing industry. This presentation provides an overview of the different aspects involved for all the players who want to embrace accessibility.
This session is a pause-and-take-stock look at ebooks and accessibility, looking closely at: what work has been done up to now, the work that is going on at present, and what’s left to do.
Audiobooks are often considered “accessible by default,” but in reality audiobooks aren’t fully usable by everyone in their current state. In this presentation we demonstrate the possibilities of audiobook accessibility.
This presentation will prove that the way to accessibility in digital publications can be paved no matter what the situation, and why it should be the publisher’s concern.
This session covers the partnership project between NNELS and independent Canadian publishers aimed at identifying and preventing accessibility barriers.