Hugh McGuire talks about what it takes to bring booklovers together to create a passionate online community with a shared vision.
2009
Join Neelan Choksi and Michael Neujahr as they demo the latest technology for ereading.
Michael Tamblyn (BookNet Canada) describes six initiatives that could make things better for publishers, readers, and others with an interest in the future of the book.
Brian O’Leary, one of the principals of the StartWithXML 2009 conference, will present the business case that underpins “why” publishers should embrace XML.
Important trends, evolving business models, best practices for integrating social media and user-generated content, and the impact of emerging devices and delivery methods on the creation process.
Andrew Savikas (O’Reilly Media) shares his take on what is on the horizon for the future of publishing.
How do you know if your experiments with free digital content are working
Neelan Choksi will highlight the lessons learned after launching Stanza.
Neil De Young and Mike Smith share what the transition to the IDPF epub standard has been like for Hachette as well as a wider view of the current ePub landscape.
Mike O’Connor discusses the tools book publishers need to adapt in this new environment and the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of new business models.
Susan Danziger (DailyLit discusses her experience with different business models, including sponsorships, advertising, and paid books.
Gary Cosimini (Adobe) will discuss how publishers can realize the full potential of XML content management and retrieval, transforming their operations.