Sharjah Book Authority announces International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah on May 1-2
383 industry professionals from 69 nations will convene at the event
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383 industry professionals from 69 nations will convene at the event
Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with a stronger, more holistic programme to showcase the learnings and experiences of global ecosystem stakeholders, upskill professionals, and uncover emerging commercial opportunities particularly in the Arab region.
Markus Dohle headlines the second iteration of Sharjah's Booksellers Conference, May 1 and 2, in an interactive program for 400 attendees.
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