Events

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

From textbook piracy to overlooked author rights, copyright remains a shaky foundation in Asian publishing. What needs fixing, and what can be learned from global best practices? This panel divulges untold stories on why copyright still struggles in Asia and why we continue to fight.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

Across Southeast Asia, children's literature account for a third of a country's book sales. In this part of the world where the median age is 32.5 years, books shape early literacy and national identity. This session explores the complexities of the ASEAN children's book market and how different countries are building vibrant markets through policy,…

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

From editorial to illustration, Asia is powering global publishing behind the scenes. Find out why the world's biggest publishers are printing in Asia with outsourcing as a rising trend, and what this means for regional talent and economies.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

Education or indoctrination? In many countries, textbooks are tools of both learning and nation-building. This panel unpacks the double life of textbooks in Asia and how governments balance a nation's goals with a student's practical and developmental needs.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

Creatives are embracing audio, mobile, and digital to reach new audiences. While making leaps through different dimensions of formats and adaptations, there are things that still slip between the cracks. Find out how cross-media storytelling has reshaped the publishing world.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

Civil society and non-government organizations and are key players in promoting literacy but partnerships can be tricky. This panel unpacks what collaborations work, which ones don't, and how to turn advocacy into global phenomenon.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

Is free expression really free? Despite constitutional protections, censorship, may it be official or self-imposed, still casts a shadow over Asian publishing. This discussion tackles cancel culture, political red lines, and the quiet compromises writers make in order to put their work under the spotlight.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

From broken supply chains to global competition, the odds are stacked against Asian books in Asian markets. Discover what's holding back demand—and how Asian publishing industries can turn patriotism and pride into global opportunity.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

No sales, publicity, or a marketing team? No sweat! Meet the superheroes of independent publishing who hustle their books into homes, schools, and online carts without big budgets or big names. A survival guide from the ground up.

• Asia Stage
• Discussion

Once a bookstore staple, food books now compete with viral cooking reels on TikTok and ready-to-eat bite-sized online content. This panel stirs the pot on how food publishing is evolving, and what still makes a cookbook worth buying.