The London Book Fair 2026

The London Book Fair hosts over 100 enticing and inspiring sessions each year encompassing, The Writers' Summit, The Academic and Professional Publishing Conference, and a show conference programme which takes place across all three days of the event.Comprising bespoke sessions curated by our content team, partners, sponsors and our call for speaker submissions, each theatre will address key topics within the publishing industry. Previous themes and topics have included: the essentials of rights selling, contracts and rights deals checklists, how to get published, and how to pitch to agents.The London Book Fair (LBF) is where the global publishing community unites to develop relationships, gain insights, and define the future of creative content.From publishers, dealmakers, copyright pros, commissioners and global licensers - the entire publishing industry is represented at LBF.

The International Stage will host talks and events from leading industry experts around the world about the business of publishing, international trends and relevant issues.Discover the latest technology trends, digital products, and hear from industry experts across a series of panel discussionsHosting a programme of events around literature and international publishing on Tuesday and hosting the English PEN Literary Salon on Wednesday, which focuses on international literature and freedom of expression.Olympia Room programming in partnership with the Booksellers Association on Tuesday and Wednesday, exclusively for bookshops and booksellers. On Thursday it will focus on sessions that offer training, careers and upskilling of the industry.